A Pap smear test, also known as a Pap test, is an essential part of routine cervical cancer screening for women. Many patients also wonder if a pap smear can test for other sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea. Does A Pap Smear Test For Gonorrhea: No A pap smear does not test for gonorrhea. STD…
Many women wonder, “Does a Pap smear hurt?” The good news is that while the experience can vary, most find it just mildly uncomfortable and not painful. Understanding Pap Smears A Pap smear, a crucial cervical cancer screening test, involves your health care provider collecting a small sample of cells from the cervix to check…
Many people wonder if they need to prepare for a pap smear. The pap smear test is an important text done in a doctor’s office to test for precancerous cells that could lead to cervical cancer. While it is a fairly routine test, it doesn’t mean that it’s easy to go through. Some people may…
Medically reviewed by Dr. Shieva Ghofrany A Pap smear, also known as a Pap test, is a common procedure that is primarily used to screen for cervical cancer in women. It can detect certain strains of HPV (human papilloma virus) which are common sexually transmitted infections, but it is not an STI screening test. Let’s…
HPV is referred to as the human papillomavirus; it is a widespread and common virus. It is easily spread, but the question is, can you get HPV from a toilet seat? There are about 200 types of HPV that affect different parts of the body. Some low-risk types can cause only genital warts. And the high-risk…
Vaginal atrophy, known as atrophic vaginitis, refers to the drying, inflammation of one’s vaginal walls. This may happen when a woman’s body has or produces less estrogen, occurring most often after going through menopause. There many vaginal atrophy treatments, both medical and natural. So read on to learn more about this condition and how you…
What is Vaginismus? Vaginismus occurs due to the spasm or squeezing of the muscles in a woman’s vagina. It typically occurs when something is inserted into the vagina such as the penis during intercourse or a tampon. Vaginismus can be mildly uncomfortable or extremely painful. [1] What are the symptoms of vaginismus? The most obvious…
What is Dyspareunia? Dyspareunia is the recurring genital or pelvic pain that occurs when sexual intercourse or other related activities are attempted. Women with dyspareunia may feel a sharp or intense pain in the vagina, labia, or clitoris. The pain can occur during, before or after sexual intercourse. Though both men and women can experience…
What Is An IUD? IUD stands for “intrauterine device”. It is a small device that is shaped like a “T” and is inserted in the uterus to prevent patients from becoming pregnant [1]. What Are The Types Of IUDs? There are different types of IUDs: hormonal and non-hormonal (copper-based called Paragard). The hormonal IUD contains…
Relationship between Sleep and Weight Loss Losing weight isn’t just about eating properly and working out more. It’s also about getting enough sleep! Researchers report that women who sleep less than five hours a night weigh more compared to those who sleep for seven to nine hours a night. Furthermore, those who sleep six hours a…