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posted 11/16/2009, comments (2)

Bleeding in Between Periods: What does it mean?

Your period is not expected for weeks but you find that you are spotting or bleeding. It is a normal reaction to worry. What could this mean? Before you panic there can be many reasons for bleeding in between periods. Some of these reasons are harmless but some of them are quite serious. So I would strongly urge you... Read more Chevron

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Amy Hendel

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posted 06/16/2009, comments (0)

What do I ask my pediatrician about the HPV vaccine?

As a mother, you are faced with certain realities. Teens are having sex, and your ability to know whether your teen will use common sense and protection, or talk to you before making a decision to have sex, is really unpredictable. Experts say that HPV (Human Papillomavirus) is at epidemic levels, meaning the likelihood that your... Read more Chevron

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posted 10/16/2008, comments (0)

Oral Sex and Throat Cancer

A recent article on ABC News discussed a study that linked oral sex to throat cancer. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) has previously been shown to be the main cause of cervical cancer. The recent study, published in the Journal of Clinical Oncology in February, 2008, indicated that HPV related oral cancers in people in their 40s have almost doubled... Read more Chevron

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Amy Hendel

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posted 10/10/2008, comments (0)

Update on Cervical Cancer Vaccine

The first year reach of this new vaccine is considered "good" by a CDC official. Much controversy has swirled around this vaccine. If you choose as a parent to give it to your child, some believe you are in a sense, recognizing that your child may be sexually active at a far earlier age than you would like to contemplate. On the... Read more Chevron

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posted 08/14/2008, comments (2)

The Pros and Cons of Gardasil

In 2006, Gardasil, a vaccine to help protect against human papillomavirum (HPV) began to be given to girls as young as 9 years old and up to age 26. HPV is the leading cause of cervical cancer. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, approximately 6.2 Americans are infected with HPV each year. It is the most common... Read more Chevron

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