Tag: HPV

Condoms: Still a Girl’s (and Guy’s) Best Friend

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When I was in graduate school, I was working on my thesis on how condoms prevent the spread of HPV, which lead to one of my nicknames.

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Cervical Health

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What’s the cervix and where is it?

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When Do I Need a Pap Smear?

Are you as confused as all of my patients about when to have a pap smear? Does it seem that every week, there’s a new recommendation?

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Do I Need a Pap Smear?

Many of my patients come in to see me wondering about all the new guidelines and how often they need Pap smears.

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Help! I Have an Abnormal Pap!

If you’ve just received a call from your provider that your pap smear is abnormal, chances are you’re wondering what this all means.

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What is HPV?

HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus, which has over 100 different subtypes.

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