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HPV and Abnormal Pap Smears
HPV and the Abnormal Pap
Abnormal Pap smears always make women anxious and make us wonder if we have cancer.
Over the past decade, a new anxiety provoking term has slipped into the GYN lexicon : human papilloma virus or HPV infection.
Studies show that around 90% of cervical cancer is caused by HPV infection. Most precancerous cervical changes are caused by HPV.
Currently experts recommend that HPV testing be part of the annual Pap exam in all women over the age of 30. Furthermore, they ...
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Expert & Community Posts
Your annual physical: It's especially important if you have Herpes
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health Expert...over 30 with each Pap smear and as a follow-up to an abnormal Pap test. HPV is a common... Read more »
The Importance of Pap Smears
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertA Pap smear, or pap test, is a medical procedure that tests for pre-malignant or malignant cells... Read more »
Understanding Herpes Testing
By Charlotte Grayson, M.D. , Health ExpertThe most important fact to know in terms of Herpes testing is that blood testing with an IgG... Read more »
What is a Colposcopy and When Do You Need One?
By Eileen Bailey , Health ExpertA colposcopy is done after an abnormal pap smear to help determine if there are an early signs of... Read more »
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