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A Pap smear test helps in detecting the signs and onset of cervical cancer. This test helps in pointing at the presence of any suspicious cells that may require further examination and testing with the help of an oncologist. You will enjoy a negative result in case you have a normal reading during the examination process and no further treatment will be required. Yet, you will be asked to go through the test on a regular basis. But here is what happens if you have an abnormal reading.
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Cervical cancer can throw life completely off balance. It is one of the most common types of cancer affecting women worldwide. Lack of an early diagnosis makes this life threatening condition almost untreatable. A Pap smear also referred to as a Pap Test comes as a ray of hope for many women.
A Pap smear is a screening test that plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis and detection of cervical cancer in women. A Pap smear may further be used to point out any abnormalities in the cervical ...more
A Pap smear is a screening test that plays a pivotal role in the diagnosis and detection of cervical cancer in women. A Pap smear may further be used to point out any abnormalities in the cervical ...more
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A Pap Smear is a screening test done to to test for occurrence of uterine cancer. Carried out in a quick and simple way to extract a sample, the sample is collected from the cervix area of a woman during a pelvic exam. The examination of the sample takes place under a microscope thereafter to find abnormalities that can point towards cancer and pre cancer changes.
There are many reasons why women should get a pap smear screening done:
1. Women who are HIV positive should get th...more
There are many reasons why women should get a pap smear screening done:
1. Women who are HIV positive should get th...more
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Regular medical checkups and tests can be very helpful in prevention of cancer and growth of malignant cells or tumours. With the increase in the rates of cervical cancer, gynaecological checkups are of utmost need. For effective cervical cancer prevention, Pap smear bears the maximum number of success rates.
Pap smear is a medical procedure that helps to detect cancer or signs of other cervical infections. The Pap smear test however cannot detect ovarian cell cancer or uterine cancer. ...more
Pap smear is a medical procedure that helps to detect cancer or signs of other cervical infections. The Pap smear test however cannot detect ovarian cell cancer or uterine cancer. ...more
Last Updated: 8 years ago• Featured Tip
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A Pap Smear is a screening test done to to test for occurrence of uterine cancer. Carried out in a quick and simple way to extract a sample, the sample is collected from the cervix area of a woman during a pelvic exam. The examination of the sample takes place under a microscope thereafter to find abnormalities that can point towards cancer and pre cancer changes.
There are many reasons why women should get a pap smear screening done:
Women who are HIV positive should get this ...more
There are many reasons why women should get a pap smear screening done:
Women who are HIV positive should get this ...more
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Cervical cancer is a form of cancer which occurs in the cervix or the lower part of the uterus in women, which opens up into the vagina. Its different from the other cancers that occur in other parts of the uterus and has a high rate of being cured if detected early.
Causes of Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is usually caused when abnormal cells present in the cervix, get out of control. Usually, major cases of cervical cancer are caused by a virus known as the human papillomavirus ...more
Causes of Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is usually caused when abnormal cells present in the cervix, get out of control. Usually, major cases of cervical cancer are caused by a virus known as the human papillomavirus ...more
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Regular medical checkups and tests can be very helpful in prevention of cancer and growth of malignant cells or tumours. With the increase in the rates of cervical cancer, gynaecological checkups are of utmost need. For effective cervical cancer prevention, Pap smear bears the maximum number of success rates.
Pap smear is a medical procedure that helps to detect cancer or signs of other cervical infections. The Pap smear test however cannot detect ovarian cell cancer or uterine cancer. ...more
Pap smear is a medical procedure that helps to detect cancer or signs of other cervical infections. The Pap smear test however cannot detect ovarian cell cancer or uterine cancer. ...more
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Cancer or the big C can affect any part of the body including the female reproductive system. These types of cancer are known as gynaecological cancers. Gynaecological cancers occur when normal cells start growing in an uncontrolled manner. There are many different types of gynaecological cancers which are named as per the organs in which they first develop. These include:
Ovarian cancer: Cancer that affects the ovaries and ova
Uterine cancer: Cancer that begins inside the uterus<...more
Ovarian cancer: Cancer that affects the ovaries and ova
Uterine cancer: Cancer that begins inside the uterus<...more
Asked for Female, 39 years old from Bangalore
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1) If cold is cured does not mean it will not recur, same way such infection can recur.
2) Must check for factors which cause same to be repeated- a) Both sex partners to be treated at same time B) Use of oral contraceptive pills going on 3) Diabetes.
2) Must check for factors which cause same to be repeated- a) Both sex partners to be treated at same time B) Use of oral contraceptive pills going on 3) Diabetes.
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Hi, Lybrate user, monitor your weight, please to allow fresh air to pass through vulva.• fungal infection after period, use of scented pads & sprays can cause itching and irritation.
•clean external and internal genital area with underlying homoeopathic medicine. @ echinecea q -20 drops with 1/2 cup of water, apply ,thrice, daily, deep into vagina and vulva, gently. •@take, 10 drops of echineceaq -mixed with 2tsfl of water, thrice, orally. •consult ,privetly for a better and faster recover...more
•clean external and internal genital area with underlying homoeopathic medicine. @ echinecea q -20 drops with 1/2 cup of water, apply ,thrice, daily, deep into vagina and vulva, gently. •@take, 10 drops of echineceaq -mixed with 2tsfl of water, thrice, orally. •consult ,privetly for a better and faster recover...more
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Hi, Lybrate user,,• fungal infection after period, use of scented pads & sprays can cause itching and irritation.
•clean external and internal genital area with underlying homoeopathic medicine. @ echinecea q -20 drops with 1/2 cup of water, apply ,thrice, daily, deep into vagina and vulva, gently. •@take, 10 drops of echineceaq -mixed with 2tsfl of water, thrice, orally. •consult ,privetly for a better and faster recovery, please.
•avoid, junk food, alcohol and nicotine. •report after...more
•clean external and internal genital area with underlying homoeopathic medicine. @ echinecea q -20 drops with 1/2 cup of water, apply ,thrice, daily, deep into vagina and vulva, gently. •@take, 10 drops of echineceaq -mixed with 2tsfl of water, thrice, orally. •consult ,privetly for a better and faster recovery, please.
•avoid, junk food, alcohol and nicotine. •report after...more
Asked for female, 39 years old from Kolkata
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Hi, Lybrate user, • fungal infection after period, use of scented pads & sprays can cause itching and irritation.
•clean external and internal genital area with underlying homoeopathic medicine. @ echinecea q -20 drops with 1/2 cup of water, apply ,thrice, daily, deep into vagina and vulva, gently. •@take, 10 drops of echineceaq -mixed with 2tsfl of water, thrice, orally. •consult ,privetly for a better and faster recovery, please.
•avoid, junk food, alcohol and nicotine. •report after...more
•clean external and internal genital area with underlying homoeopathic medicine. @ echinecea q -20 drops with 1/2 cup of water, apply ,thrice, daily, deep into vagina and vulva, gently. •@take, 10 drops of echineceaq -mixed with 2tsfl of water, thrice, orally. •consult ,privetly for a better and faster recovery, please.
•avoid, junk food, alcohol and nicotine. •report after...more
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Asked for female, 19 years old from Sikar
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Hi, Lybrate user, you have to ensure your sexual relationship to be infection free.
•clean external and internal genital area with underlying homoeopathic medicine. @ echinecea q -20 drops with 1/2 cup of water, apply ,thrice, daily, deep into vagina and vulva, gently. •@take, 10 drops of echineceaq -mixed with 2tsfl of water, thrice, orally. •consult ,privetly for a better and faster recovery, please.
•avoid, junk food, alcohol and nicotine. •report after a wk, privetly, please.
Tk...more
•clean external and internal genital area with underlying homoeopathic medicine. @ echinecea q -20 drops with 1/2 cup of water, apply ,thrice, daily, deep into vagina and vulva, gently. •@take, 10 drops of echineceaq -mixed with 2tsfl of water, thrice, orally. •consult ,privetly for a better and faster recovery, please.
•avoid, junk food, alcohol and nicotine. •report after a wk, privetly, please.
Tk...more
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Asked for male, 30 years old from Alwar
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You can use antihistamine andlocal vaginal antifungals cream ,with this if she gets relief no need of oral antifungals ,
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Asked for female, 21 years old from Bilaspur
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Different type of vaccination has different doses.
Yes, you are eligible. Ideal time puberty before sex starts.
Yes, you are eligible. Ideal time puberty before sex starts.
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Hi, lybrate user,
Usually, possibility of pregnancy is seldome in your case for want of ovulation period
but ejaculating sperm might cause pregnancy , hence, taking pills be safer to avoid pregnancy.
Usually, possibility of pregnancy is seldome in your case for want of ovulation period
but ejaculating sperm might cause pregnancy , hence, taking pills be safer to avoid pregnancy.
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Hi, Lybrate user, yeast infection grows in vulva, cause itching & irritation with cheesy discharge, caused by fungus known candida, found in vagina in small numbers shouldn't be allowed to increase ,causing recurrence of infection .ß
• fungal infection after period, use of scented pads & sprays can cause itching and irritation.
•wear ,loose under garments to allow fresh air to pass through, nourishing your pelvic, groin and vaginal muscles to check infection.•clean external and internal...more
• fungal infection after period, use of scented pads & sprays can cause itching and irritation.
•wear ,loose under garments to allow fresh air to pass through, nourishing your pelvic, groin and vaginal muscles to check infection.•clean external and internal...more
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Asked for female, 33 years old from Alappuzha
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Hi, lybrate user,
•yest infection might cause inflammation cervics experiencing spotting .
•Take, plenty of water to hydrate your body.
•Your diet be easily digestible to check gastric disorder being the trigger point to your distress.
•Tke,homoeopathic medicines, underlying:
@ Belladonna 30ch-5. drops thrice.
•Avoid, junk food,alcohol and nicotine.
•Tke, care.
•yest infection might cause inflammation cervics experiencing spotting .
•Take, plenty of water to hydrate your body.
•Your diet be easily digestible to check gastric disorder being the trigger point to your distress.
•Tke,homoeopathic medicines, underlying:
@ Belladonna 30ch-5. drops thrice.
•Avoid, junk food,alcohol and nicotine.
•Tke, care.
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