What is Femring?
Femring is a vaginal ring that contains estrogen, a female hormone necessary for many processes in the body. After menopause, the ovaries decrease their production of this hormone. Femring can help relieve symptoms of vaginal irritation and dryness and urinary tract irritation that occurs in some women during menopause. It can also help relieve hot flashes, as it contains a higher estrogen dose than other vaginal rings.
How do I use Femring?
The ring may be inserted by you or your doctor. Get into a comfortable position like standing with one leg up, squatting, or lying down. Wash your hands before insertion, then remove the ring from its packaging; make sure your hands are completely dry because the ring becomes slippery when wet. Hold the vaginal ring between your thumb and index finger and press the opposite sides of the vaginal ring together. Gently push the compressed vaginal ring into your vagina as far as you can.
Place Femring in the upper third of the vagina. You should not feel anything once the vaginal ring is in place. However, you may feel discomfort if the vaginal ring is not far enough inside. Use your finger to gently push the vaginal ring further into your vagina. Keep Femring in place for 90 days. Only stop using it upon your doctor's advice.
Once Femring has been successfully inserted you can go along with your daily routines. Bathing is fine as well as participating in other activities. You do not need to remove the vaginal ring during sex unless you want to. Within the 90-day schedule, you may remove the vaginal ring, rinse it with clean lukewarm (not hot or boiling) water, and re-insert the ring as needed.
Replace your old ring with a new one after 90 days. To remove the vaginal ring, wash and dry hands thoroughly. Loop your finger through the ring and gently pull it out. Discard the used ring in a garbage can; do not flush Femring. Throw it away in an area where children or pets cannot reach it.
Does Femring have any side effects?
Serious side effects that should be reported to your doctor include:
- breakthrough bleeding and spotting
- breast enlargement, tenderness, unusual discharge or milk production
- chest pain
- leg, arm or groin pain
- nausea, vomiting
- severe headaches
- stomach pain (severe)
- sudden shortness of breath
- swelling of the hands, feet or ankles, or rapid weight gain
- vision or speech problems
- yellowing of the eyes or skin
Common but not serious side effects include:
- change in sexual desire
- mild stomach upset
- mood changes, anxiety, depression, frustration, anger, or emotional outbursts
- increased or decreased appetite
- skin rash, acne, or brown spots on the face
- tiredness
- vaginal irritation or itching
- vaginal yeast infection
- weight gain
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Tuesday, September 18, 2007
Who was Margaret Sanger?
Born September 14, 1879 in Corning, New York, Margaret Sanger would grow to be a pioneer in the advocacy for birth control. Through many uphill struggles she fought to legalize birth control and liberate women from the suppression of clergy-influenced and physician accepted laws.
As a young girl, Margaret Sanger lived in a time where it wasn't uncommon for women to die from childbirth. In fact she lay witness to her own mother's drawn-out death, being worn out after 18 pregnancies and 11 live births. Carrying the images of her mother's hardship with her, Margaret later worked as a nurse and midwife. It was here, in the poorest neighbourhoods of New York, that she saw women deprived of their health, sexuality and ability to care for their loved ones. Witnessing this inspired Sanger to pursue her dreams of putting power and birth control information into the hands of women.
- 1914 - Sanger launches a monthly feminist article The Woman Rebel which advocated the use of birth control.
- 1916 - Sanger opens the first US family planning clinic in Brooklyn. She is also arrested for creating a public nuisance.
- 1921 - Sanger founded the American Birth Control League which later became the Planned Parenthood Federation of America. Her voice spread as far as Japan and India where organizations she helped start still thrive today.
- 1923 - Sanger establishes the Clinical Research Bureau. It was the first legal birth control clinic in the U.S. She also forms the National Committee on Federal Legislation for Birth Control and served as its president until its dissolution in 1937 after birth control, under medical supervision, was legalized in many states.
- 1927 - Sanger helped organize the first World Population Conference in Geneva.
- 1937 - Sanger becomes chairperson of the Birth Control Council of America and launched two publications, The Birth Control Review and The Birth Control News.
As a social reformer Sanger established these principles:
- A woman's right to control her body is the foundation of her human rights.
- Every person should be able to decide when or whether to have a child.
- Every child should be wanted and loved.
- Women are entitled to sexual pleasure and fulfillment.
After many years of pushing legal and social boundaries, and well into her 80s, Margaret Sanger was there to finally see the first birth control pill, which she helped develop, marketed to women worldwide. Sanger died in 1966 in Tucson, Arizona, eight days from her 87th birthday and only a few months after the landmark Griswold v. Connecticut decision, which legalized birth control for married couples in the U.S., the apex of her 50-year struggle.
Through her strength, dedication and hardwork Sanger was able to:
- bring about the reversal of federal and state "Comstock laws" that prohibited publication and distribution of information about sex, sexuality, birth control, and human reproduction
- further the contemporary American model for the protection of civil rights through nonviolent civil disobedience
- create access to birth control for low-income, minority, and immigrant women.
- expand the American concept of volunteerism and grassroots organizing by setting up a network of volunteer-driven family planning centers across the U.S.
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Thursday, September 13, 2007
Birth control pills and high blood pressure - Is there a link?
Birth control pills are commonly prescribed to prevent pregnancy, regulate menstrual cycles, and banish acne. But did you know that they may be linked to high blood pressure in some women?
Most birth control pills contain a combination of two hormones, estrogen and progestin (although some pills contain only progestin). While the combination of these hormones is important for preventing pregnancy, they do carry some risks.
Medical research has found that oral contraceptives can slightly raise blood pressure, causing some women to develop high blood pressure. High blood pressure is likely to occur 2-3 times more often in women on the pill (or patch) than in women who do not take it. Therefore, you should have your blood pressure checked at least once a year.
The risk of developing high blood pressure while using birth control pills can increase because of:
- Length of use
- Personal history
- Family history
- Age
- Obesity
If you are taking birth control pills and your blood pressure rises talk to your doctor. He or she will monitor your blood pressure then provide advice and recommendations based on your situation. These may include:
- Taking the Pill as normal
- Switching to a lower-dose birth control pill
- Trying a different type of birth control
If you decide to stop taking the Pill, your blood pressure should return to normal in 3-6 months.
If you have high blood pressure that is under control with medication, you may still be able to take birth control pills or use the patch, but your blood pressure will need to be closely monitored.
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Tuesday, September 11, 2007
What is a colposcopy?
Colposcopy or colcoscopy is a medical diagnostic procedure to examine an illuminated, magnified view of the cervix and the tissues of the vagina and vulva. Many premalignant lesions and malignant lesions in these areas have discernible characteristics which can be detected thorough the examination. It is done using a colposcope, which provides an enlarged view of the areas, allowing the colposcopist to visually distinguish normal from abnormal appearing tissue and take directed biopsies for further pathological examination. The main goal of colposcopy is to prevent cervical cancer by detecting precancerous lesions early and treating them.
Most women undergo a colposcopic examination to further investigate a cytological abnormality on their pap smears. Other indications for a woman to have a colposcopy include:
- assessment of diethylstilbestrol (DES) exposure in utero,
- immunosuppression such as HIV infection, or
- an abnormal appearance of the cervix as noted by a physician.
Colposcopy is performed with the woman on her back, legs in stirrups, and buttocks close to the lower edge of the table (a position known as the dorsal lithotomy position). A speculum is placed in the vagina after the vulva is examined for any suspicious lesions.
Three percent acetic acid is applied to the cervix using cotton swabs. The transformation zone is a critical area on the cervix where many precancerous and cancerous lesions most often arise. The ability to see the transformation zone and the entire extent of any lesion visualized determines whether an adequate colposcopic examination is attainable.
Areas of the cervix which turn white after the application of acetic acid or have an abnormal vascular pattern are often considered for biopsy. If no lesions are visible, an iodine solution may be applied to the cervix to help highlight areas of abnormality.
After a complete examination, the colposcopist determines the areas with the highest degree of visible abnormality and obtains biopsies from these areas using a long biopsy instrument. Some doctors consider anesthesia unnecessary, however, many colposcopists now recommend and use a topical anesthetic such as lidocaine or a cervical block to diminish patient discomfort, particularly if many biopsy samples are taken.
Following any biopsies, an endocervical curettage (ECC) is often done. The ECC utilizes a long straight curette to scrape the inside of the cervical canal. The ECC should never be done on a pregnant woman. Monsel's solution is applied with large cotton swabs to the surface of the cervix to control bleeding. This solution looks like mustard and becomes black in color when exposed to blood. After the procedure this material will be expelled naturally: women can expect to have a thin coffee-ground like discharge for up to several days after the procedure.
Significant complications from a colposcopy are not common, but may include bleeding, infection at the biopsy site or endometrium, and failure to identify the lesion. Monsel's solution and silver nitrate interfere with interpretation of biopsy specimen, so these substances should not be applied until all biopsies have been taken. Most patients experience some degree of pain during the curettage, and almost all experience pain during the biopsy.
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Saturday, September 08, 2007
Ovarian Cancer Survivors' Debate: 2007 Conference.
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Novi, Michigan - October 27th, 2007 conference:
Survivors' Debate: The Past Decade in Ovarian Cancer
Visit the Ovarian Cancer Debate Blog
WHAT:Ovarian cancer survivors, Carolyn Benivegna (U.S.) and Sandi Pniauskas (Canada), announce the first ever Ovarian Cancer Survivors Debate. The two conferences are survivor-led and survivor-organized with debate and discussion surrounding the multitude of issues - the past and the present. Open and lively dialogue will be encouraged. Funding for these events has been primarily through the ovarian cancer surivors.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND:All cancer survivors/caregivers, healthcare professionals, researchers, pharmacists and the general public are encouraged to attend and participate.
WHERE/WHEN:#1: Sheraton Hotel, Novi, MI Sat. October 27th, 2007
#2: Metropolitan Hotel, Toronto, ON Sat. November 3rd, 2007
Time: 10:00 am - 12:30 pm
No cost to attend
Ovarian cancer has the highest mortality rate of all gynecologic cancers. Ovarian cancer has no early detection test. The debate and ensuing open forum public discussions will include the specifics of disease-related issues including genetics, access to care and communications. Carolyn Benivegna is a nine year ovarian cancer survivor, a BRCA1 carrier and Founder/Board Member of OCAG-GC. Sandi Pniauskas is an eight ovarian cancer survivor with a genetic predisposition to Lynch Syndrome/Hereditary NonPolyposis Colorectal Cancer and a member of the Cochrane Collaboration. Ovarian cancer survivors Annamarie DeCarlo and Dr. Yi Pan, MD, PhD will co-moderate both events. Bridget Capo (R.N.) and Pamela J. West (R.N.) will provide support and collaborate with Benivegna and Pniauskas in formal publication of the event proceedings.
"Our community is very pleased to offer this exciting open public forum without cost to participants and we encourage active dialogue. We value our professional and family caregivers, but have seen the need, over years, for our community of cancer patients to have open discussions on the real issues that affect their lives. Today, and for the future. We need to appreciate the past, so that we may effectively bring attention to the sufferings experienced in our community. Most importantly we need to escalate change." Benivegna/Pniauskas
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Friday, September 07, 2007
Ovarian cancer: The not-so-silent killer
ANN ARBOR, MI - Ovarian cancer doesn't get the kind of attention breast cancer gets. It's not as common, and because survival rates are poor, it does not produce an army of survivors to raise awareness. It's traditionally known as the "silent killer" because it was thought to reveal no symptoms in its earliest, most curable stages.
But ovarian cancer is silent no more. First, researchers recently reported a cluster of symptoms that can indicate ovarian cancer. And advocates - both survivors and families - are beginning to make noise and encourage awareness for this disease.
September is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month and on Sept. 7, people are encouraged to wear teal for "Teal Time Day". Think of it as the ovarian cancer version of a pink ribbon. Advocates and researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center hope efforts like this will get people talking about ovarian cancer. What's there to say? Start with these eight things you need to know:
1. Symptoms do exist. Bloating, pelvic or abdominal pain, difficulty eating, feeling full quickly, and frequent or urgent urinating are shown to be more common in women with ovarian cancer. These are vague symptoms and often mistaken for gastrointestinal problems. But if they persist for several days, get checked out by your gynecologist. "You can explain away these symptoms to yourself. But the only way to be sure it's nothing is to go get a pelvic exam," says J. Rebecca Liu, M.D., assistant professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the U-M Medical School and a gynecologic oncologist at the U-M Comprehensive Cancer Center.
2. There is no screening test for ovarian cancer, like a Pap smear or mammogram. The CA125 blood test measures the amount of a certain protein that's often elevated with ovarian cancer. But the test is not foolproof. "There are a lot of benign conditions that can cause higher levels of CA125," Liu says. Early detection is a key area of research. U-M researchers are looking for markers in the blood that indicate ovarian cancer, an approach that could in time lead to a blood test to screen for ovarian cancer.
3. All women need yearly pelvic exams. Maybe your doctor says you don't need a Pap smear every year, but Pap tests just check for cervical abnormalities. A pelvic exam is not the same thing. In particular, older women should not discontinue their yearly gynecology visit as ovarian cancer is more likely to occur in women older than 60. "A pelvic exam is key because it's the best screening we have right now," Liu says.
4. Survival rates are significantly better when ovarian cancer is diagnosed in an early stage. With stage I ovarian cancer, the earliest stage, 95 percent of women are alive five years after diagnosis. Only 30 percent of women with stage III or IV ovarian cancer survive five years. More than 22,000 women will be diagnosed with ovarian cancer this year and more than 15,000 will die from the disease. Some 70 percent of women have advanced disease when they are diagnosed.
5. Ovarian cancer is difficult to treat because it's often resistant to current treatments. It may respond to chemotherapy drugs initially, but when it recurs - which it usually does - the cells will no longer be killed by that drug. Researchers are focusing on new molecularly targeted therapies that hone in on and destroy the cancer cells, and they hope this will overcome the resistance. A new clinical trial recently opened to patient accrual at U-M looking at whether the drug Avastin, which has been successful for colon cancer, can improve survival in ovarian cancer.
6. It's most common in older white women. Most patients are older than 60 and post-menopausal. Women who have not had children are at higher risk. Women who have taken birth control for a number of years lower their risk.
7. A small number of ovarian cancers are hereditary. It's linked to the same genes that are linked to breast cancer, BRCA1 and BRCA2. If ovarian cancer runs in your family, particularly on your mother's side, and if family members were diagnosed at a young age, you might consider genetic testing.
8. The best person to treat ovarian cancer is a gynecologic oncologist. These specialists are skilled in the comprehensive management of female reproductive cancers, including surgery and chemotherapy. Studies have shown gynecologic oncologists are two to three times more likely to provide surgical care consistent with national guidelines. Women with ovarian cancer treated by gynecologic oncologists have 10 percent to 25 percent better survival rates than women treated by general oncologists or gynecologists. While your regular gynecologist can perform diagnostic tests, if you are diagnosed with ovarian cancer, you should see a gynecologic oncologist.
Symptom check-list:
- Bloating
- Pelvic or abdominal pain
- Difficulty eating or feeling full quickly
- Urinary symptoms (urgency or frequency)
- Symptoms are persistent and represent a change from the normal
Women who experience these symptoms almost daily for more than a few weeks should visit their regular gynecologist.
Resources: University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center U-M Cancer AnswerLine: 800-865-1125 U-M Breast and Ovarian Cancer Risk Evaluation Program National Cancer Institute Ovarian Cancer National Alliance Women's Cancer Network Written by Nicole Fawcett Article Source: www.webwire.com Posted: (WebWire) 9/6/2007 12:56:29 PMBirth Control Buzz is a service company that provides birth control prices, types of birth control (prescription required), health administrative services, and birth control statistics predominantly to US patients seeking to purchase birth control on-line.
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Thursday, September 06, 2007
Levora birth control pill
Levora is a generic alternative for Nordette. It is taken for the prevention of pregnancy. The combination of estrogen and progestin prevents ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary) and causes changes in the mucus of the cervix, which makes it difficult for sperm to penetrate and for an egg to implant.
How is it taken?
Levora is available as a 28-day pack. You would take 1 tablet daily by mouth for 21 days, then 1 "reminder" pill for 7 days (this is when you should get your period). Start a new pack the day after you take the last reminder pill.
"Day 1" is known as the first day of your period. Your physician may have you start your birth control pills on the first Sunday after your period starts or on Day 1 or Day 5 of your period. You should take the pill approximately the same time every day, preferably after the evening meal or at bedtime. Use of a second method of birth control (e.g., latex condoms) for the first seven days of the first cycle of pills is recommended. You may experience spotting or light bleeding or nausea during the first three months taking the pill. If you do feel sick, do not stop taking the pill. The problem usually goes away. If it does not go away, check with your physician or clinic.
If you experience vomiting or diarrhea, or if you take certain medications (such as antibiotics), your pills may not work as well. If you start a new medication while taking birth control pills, check with your physician or pharmacist to make sure that it will not reduce the effectiveness of the pills. Use a back-up method of birth control, such as latex condoms, until you are sure.
You must take Levora exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss pills at any time, your risk of becoming pregnant increases. If you miss one pill, take it as soon as you remember, and take the next pill at the usual time. This means that you might take two pills in one day.
If you miss two pills in a row during the first two weeks of your cycle, take two pills on the day you remember and two pills the next day. Then take one pill a day until you finish the pack. Use a back-up method of birth control (condom or spermicide) if you have sex in the following seven days after you missed the pills.
Who shouldn't use Levora?
The pill does not suit all women. If any of the following apply to you, you may not be able to use hormonal types of birth control.
- You are, or suspect that you are pregnant
- Are breastfeeding and/or are less than 6 weeks postpartum
- Are over the age of 35
- Smoke
- Have unexplained vaginal bleeding
- Have active liver disease or a history of liver tumors
- Have a history of heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure or some other condition that puts you at risk of a heart attack
- Have diabetes
- Have breast cancer, history of breast cancer or an abnormal growth in the breast
- Have a history of blood clotting problems
- Have cancer or history of cancer of the reproductive organs
- Have migraines or focal neurologic symptoms
Does Levora have any side effects?
Common side effects for combination birth control pills can be:
- Weight gain
- Nausea and vomiting (felt for the first few cycles)
- Dizziness
- Increase or decrease in acne
- Headaches
- High blood pressure
- Loss of libido
- Depression
- Vaginal infections
Less common but serious health risks can be:
- Blood clots in legs, lungs, heart or brain
- Stroke
- Heart attacks
- Possibly cervical cancer
If side effects persist or worsen while taking Levora contact your physician immediately. Levora will not protect you from HIV/AIDS or sexually transmitted diseases.
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Tuesday, September 04, 2007
Bacterial Vaginosis: What Every Woman Should Know.
What is bacterial vaginosis (BV)?
Bacterial vaginosis, also called BV is the most common vaginal infection in women of childbearing age. It happens when the normal balance of bacteria in the vagina is disrupted and replaced by an overgrowth of certain bacteria.
What causes BV?
The cause of BV is not understood. Bacterial vaginosis is not caused by a particular organism but by a change in the balance of normal vaginal bacteria or a change in the PH balance.(Vaginal PH is usually between 3.8-4.5). Bacterial vaginosis is caused by an overgrowth of harmful bacteria in the vagina due to the depletion of lactobacillus. The vagina normally contains a lot of good bacteria called lactobacilli and some other bacteria called anaerobes. Too many anaerobes can cause this imbalance. Bacterial vaginosis is most common among sexually active women although this is not always the case. You are more at risk of getting BV if you have multiple sex partners, have an intrauterine device as birth control or if you douche.
What are the signs of BV?
Women with BV may have an abnormal vaginal discharge with an unpleasant odor. Some women report a strong fishy odor, especially after sexual intercourse. Irritation and burning when urinating is also common. Some women with BV have no symptoms at all.
How can I find out if I have BV?
There are several test that can be done to establish whether a woman has BV. These include a WET MOUNT TEST where a sample of vaginal discharge is mixed with a salt solution and placed on a microscope slide. The slide is then examined for CLUE CELLS. The presence of clue cells indicates that you have BV.
Another test commonly used is a WHIFF TEST. This involves dropping potassium hydroxide solutions to a sample of vaginal discharge. A fishy odor on a whiff test suggests BV. Also a rise in vaginal PH above 4.5 can often indicate BV. Normal vaginal PH is usually between 3.8-4.5.
* The presence of clue cells, increased PH and a positive whiff test are enough evidence to treat BV.
Is it safe to treat pregnant women who have BV?
All pregnant women with symptoms of BV or who have had a premature delivery or low birth weight baby in the past should be tested for BV and treated if they have it.
Should BV be treated?
YES. Although BV causes no complications in most cases, there can be serious problems if left untreated:
- There is an increased risk of miscarriage during pregnancy or premature delivery (before 37th week)
- There is a risk of developing Pelvic inflammatory disease or PID. This is an infection that can affect a woman's uterus, ovaries, and fallopian tubes, which carry eggs from the ovaries to the uterus.
- Higher risk of getting other STDs. Having BV can increase the chances of getting other STDs, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and HIV.
- It can also cause discomfort during sex which can lead to high anxiety and low self esteem.
How can I prevent BV?
BV is not well understood by scientists, and the best ways to prevent it are unknown. What is known is that BV is associated with having a new sex partner or having multiple sex partners.
Here are some ideas to help lower your risk:
- Don't douche. Douching removes some of the normal bacteria in the vagina that protects you from infection. This may increase your chances of getting BV. It may also increase the chances of BV coming back after treatment.Most douches also contain hydrogen low concentration (PH) which deviates from the normal level, making you prone to more bacterial vaginosis.
- Have regular pelvic exams. Talk with your doctor about how often you need them. Many tests for STDs can be done during an exam.
- If you are pregnant and have symptoms of BV or had a premature delivery or low birth weight baby in the past, get tested for BV. Get tested as soon as you think you may be pregnant.
- Avoid using biological washing powder. Washing powder contains harsh chemicals which can irritate your vagina.
- Avoid vaginal deodorants as they can irritate the mucous membranes. They can make your vagina dry and itchy and can cause allergic reaction.
- Intra-uterine device or IUD for short can put you at increased risk of vaginal or uterine infections. If you are prone to repeated attacks of bacterial vaginosis and you have one fitted, try and talk to your Doctor about other methods of contraception.
- Finish your medicine. If you have BV, finish all the medicine that you are given to treat it. Even if you feel better.
How is BV treated?
Most common treatment for BV is with antibiotics, which are medicines prescribed by your doctor. Your doctor may give you either metronidazole or clindamycin. Antiobitics does have its place in treating bacterial vaginosis. However for many women they get repeated attacks and end up taking antibiotics over and over again. There is then the risk of developing antiboitic resistance which can be potentially dangerous.
The key to treating BV is to deal with the root cause of your infection and make simple changes to your lifestyle. Encourage healing with a healthy diet, regular exercise, no smoking, daily exposure to the sun, enough sleep and effective stress management. Have regular cervical smears as bacterial vaginosis can encourage abnormal cervix cells.
About the Author: Lauretta Forday is a registered nurse, midwife & public health practitioner with a special interest in natural cures and home remedies for women's health problems. Check out her website - http://www.bacterialvaginosis-breakthrough.com for up to date information on how to eliminate BV permanently.Birth Control Buzz is a service company that provides birth control prices, birth control types (prescription required), health administrative services, and birth control statistics predominantly to US patients seeking to purchase birth control on-line.
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Saturday, September 01, 2007
5 Health Tests Every Woman Needs.
Every woman needs to ask her doctor for these 5 tests, according to the Society for Women's Health Research:
- Blood pressure and cholesterol. Why? To prevent heart disease, the number one killer of US women. The best blood pressure with respect to heart risk is less than 120 over 80. Your LDL or "bad" cholesterol should be below 100. Your HDL or "good" cholesterol should be 50 or higher.
- Pap test. Why? To prevent cervical cancer. Women should have their first Pap test within 3 years of their first sexual experience or not later than age 21. An HPV (human papillomavirus) DNA test is available for women over the age of 30 and for those under 30 who may have an abnormal Pap result. This test can detect the virus responsible for cervical cancer. An HPV vaccine is now available for women between ages 9 and 26, which can protect against 2 strains of HPV that cause most cervical cancer.
- Mammogram. Why? To detect early breast cancer. Starting at age 40, women should get an annual screening. Women with a family history of breast cancer should discuss more options.
- Colonoscopy. Why? To detect early colon cancer, the third leading cause of cancer deaths in US women. This test is recommended every 10 years, starting at age 50. Women with a family history of colon cancer should discuss more options.
- Skin exam. Why? To detect early skin cancer, the most common cancer in men and women in the US. Melanoma, the most deadly form of skin cancer, is the most common cancer in women between the ages of 25 and 29.
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