What is a Pap test? The Pap test, also called a Pap smear, checks for changes in the cells of your cervix. The cervix is the lower part of the uterus (womb) that opens into the vagina (birth canal). The Pap test can tell if you have an infection, abnormal (unhealthy) cervical … [Read more...] about What Every Woman Should Know About The Pap Test
STD Infection
Statistic Breakdown of Indiana University School of Medicine Primary HPV Study
Study reveals high infection rate in teens for virus linked to cervical cancer Based on 60 study participants from three primary-care clinics in Indianapolis HPV rates reported in previous research have been underestimated. The latest study indicates four out of five sexually … [Read more...] about Statistic Breakdown of Indiana University School of Medicine Primary HPV Study
Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis (pronounced trih-kuh-muh-nye-uh-sus), also called “trick,” is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). What is trichomoniasis and how do you get it? What are the symptoms of trichomoniasis? Is there a test for trichomoniasis? How is trichomoniasis … [Read more...] about Trichomoniasis
Syphilis
Syphilis, a genital ulcerative disease, causes significant complications if untreated and facilitates the transmission of HIV. Untreated early syphilis in pregnant women results in perinatal death in up to 40% of cases and, if acquired during the four years preceding … [Read more...] about Syphilis
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Hepatitis What is hepatitis? What are the signs of viral hepatitis? What are the types of viral hepatitis? What’s the difference between acute viral hepatitis and chronic viral hepatitis? How is viral hepatitis diagnosed? Is it safe to visit someone with … [Read more...] about Viral Hepatitis