family history of Breast/ Ovarian/ Uterine or Colon Cancer
Author: Adeeti Gupta
Understanding HPV and Abnormal Pap Smears
Abnormal pap results may be reported as “Abnormal cells of unknown significance (ASCUS)” , low grade intra-epithelial lesion (LGSIL) or high grade squamous intra-epithelial lesion ( HGSIL). The next steps in care are decided depending on the results of the pap smear.
This whirlwind weather driving your sinuses crazy?
Fight the flu with Zinc! More evidence shows that zinc lozenges or pills cut common cold duration 🙂 https://www.mdlinx.com/infectious-disease/medical-news-article/2017/05/04/com-mon-cold-zinc-acet-ate/7141777/?utm_source=in-house&utm_medium=message&utm_campaign=mh-id-may17
STD testing
The STD ( Sexually Transmitted Disease) testing. From the Pap
Pap without HPV High Risk (Age below 30 years)
Pap with HPV ( Age above 30 yrs)
Gonorrhea
Chlamydia
Trichomonas
Zika Virus update from ACOG
Antibody testing for Zika virus is now recommended for all pregnant women living in an affected area regardless of the presence of clinical illness
Rising Genital Herpes rates
Genital Herpes has vastly increased in prevalence in the last 10 years especially in the urban areas (35% prevalence rate in the serum (carrier rate) for type 2 of genital herpes). As per CDC data, the initial visits to physician’s…
IUD insertion – What to expect?
An IUD is one of the most effective methods of birth control.
It prevents pregnancy for 3 to 10 years, depending on the type. You don’t have to worry about birth control during this time.
It’s safe to use while breast-feeding.
It prevents pregnancy for 3 to 10 years, depending on the type. You don’t have to worry about birth control during this time.
It’s safe to use while breast-feeding.
Colposcopy – What to expect?
The doctor may put diluted vinegar or iodine on your cervix. This can help the doctor to see any areas that are not normal. Sometimes the doctor also takes photos or videos.
When the speculum goes in, it can feel a little uncomfortable. If the doctor does a biopsy, you may feel a pinch and have some cramping.
Ladies be Safe! Rising Chlamydia rates!
Male partners may not have any symptoms, thereby making detection hard. The antibiotics are recommended for all partners, who should also be tested subsequently for “test of cure”.
BV or Yeast – Little Known Facts
All Vaginal discharge are not infectious. Mixed infections with Candida (Yeast) and BV (Bacterial Vaginosis) are more common than you think. 70% of episodes of vaginitis are caused by BV and Yeast.