Women and their health care providers are already well aware of the importance of the Pap smear in diagnosing cervical cancer, but ... More
gynecology
Dormant HPV May Reawaken During Menopause
The latest in women’s health research may be discouraging, but it’s also important. It seems that dormant HPV infections can ... More
Study: Certain Cervical Treatments Less Problematic Than Previously Thought
When women are diagnosed with cervical dysplasia – abnormal, often pre-cancerous cells in the cervix – the obvious course of ... More
Vaginal Pain Tied to Seemingly Unrelated Conditions
The concept of well woman care being a function of OB/GYNs and Midwives has become increasingly prominent over the years, and ... More
Smile! It’s Good for Your Heart
Normally we talk about health issues specific to women here, but we just read a study that crosses gender lines, one that we think ... More
Smoking, Menopause and Hot Flashes: A Genetic Link?
Do genetics play a part in why some women who smoke have more severe hot flashes during menopause than others? Researchers at the ... More