Menopause marks the end of a woman’s childbearing years, but it doesn’t mark the end of the need for a particular screening test. Unless you’ve had your cervix surgically removed — as part of a ...
SHREVEPORT, La. - It's one of the most common questions OB-GYNs get, do you still need pap smears after a hysterectomy? The answer depends on why you had the surgery. Pap smears screen for cervical ...
January is Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, so it’s a great time to remind ourselves that routine screenings are a critical part of our wellness routines. Cervical cancer is among the most preventable ...
Plenty about a Pap smear—the airborne straddle, the clunky metal speculum—can make it, at best, awkward, and at worst, painful or traumatizing. And thanks to a new type of cervical cancer screening ...
In 2026, Barbados will reach its 60th anniversary. For Barbadians, our biggest challenge is poor health, specifically non-communicable diseases like ...