Global Research Sources—Asking Questions Ignored by FDA An analysis of case-control studies has found that use of oral contraceptives for ≥ 5 years in women with human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is associated with an increased risk of cervical cancer. This confirms … [Read more...] about Oral Contraceptives, HPV and Risk of Cervical Cancer
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European Approach to HPV Testing and Treatment
Testing for HPV Testing for human papillomavirus (HPV) may be a useful first step for cervical cancer screening in women younger than 35 years, preliminary findings indicate. Testing for HPV is better than standard cell testing at picking up pre-cancerous changes, but it is … [Read more...] about European Approach to HPV Testing and Treatment
Incidence of Cervical Cancer In The United States
How Cervical Cancer Is Detected Pap Smear A Pap smear is a microscopic examination of cells scraped from the cervix that is used to detect cancerous or precancerous conditions of the cervix and other medical conditions. If detected, precancerous conditions can be treated … [Read more...] about Incidence of Cervical Cancer In The United States
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Genital Warts
What is human papillomavirus (HPV)? Human papillomavirus (pronounced pap-ih-lo-ma-vye-rus) is also called HPV. It is a virus that includes more than 100 types, over 30 of which are sexually transmitted. The types of HPV that infect the genital area are known as genital HPV. … [Read more...] about Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Genital Warts
Cervical Cancer
What is cervical cancer? Cancer is a disease in which certain body cells don't function right, divide very fast, and produce too much tissue that forms a tumor. Cervical cancer is cancer in the cervix, the lower, narrow part of the uterus (womb). The uterus is the hollow, … [Read more...] about Cervical Cancer