Ask yourself the following questions: Am I always tired? Do I suffer from depression? Have I been gaining weight? Have I been losing my hair? Do I get sick more often than usual? Are my hands and feet always cold? If your answer is yes to most questions, chances are, you may be one of [...]
Among all the methods used in the prevention of cervical cancer, the Pap smear is recognized to be the most significant. Invented by Georgios Papanikolaou, the test involves swabbing the cervix to obtain a sample. The Pap smear can detect the presence of malignant cells in the cervix. A newer test similar to the Pap [...]
More and more women suffer from breast cancer each year which is one of the leading causes of death for women the world over. Medical and imaging experts are developing better tools that makes identification of such growth faster thus allowing better and earlier care for those who do have the disease. One such developments [...]
image source: www.campusi.com Gynecological health Regular pelvic exam and pap test are vital components 0f women’s health. These exams can detect signs of abnormalities in the reproductive organs. It is better to catch any disease in its early stages, when it may be easier to treat. Self-Exam Self exam will help you better understand your [...]
Every year, about a quarter of a million women around the world die from cervical cancer, the 5th leading cause of cancer deaths in women. Several risk factors have been linked with cervical cancer. According to the American Cancer Society, these are: smoking; infection with human papillomavirus (HPV), HIV and chlamydia; hormonal contraception; multiple pregnancies; [...]