The scientific reference name for the Pap smear test is the Papanicolaou test. The test is name after its founder, scientist cum doctor, Georgios Papanikolaou. In his research, he found that the cervix cells change in appearance to quite a degree before they become entirely cancerous.
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Tubal Reversal Doctors – Why Choose a Clinic Over a Hospital?
Looking into tubal reversal doctors is an important part of deciding where to get your surgery. Your local hospital probably does not offer the operation although a local surgeon may use their facilities. But is that the best thing for you to do?
Surgery for An Ovarian Cyst – Is It Necessary?
Once an ovarian cyst has been diagnosed, the doctor will watch the growth of the ovary, and if it grows too big, then surgery will be performed. The doctor will choose either a laparoscopy or a laparotomy, depending upon if the cyst is considered cancerous or not.
Thrush And Vaginitis: Signs, Symptoms, Cure
My youngest had thrush and cried for days. The best the doctors could do was to change her formula, low grade antibiotics, and WAIT. A natural cure was of course not mentioned.
How Yeast Infections Infest The Body And Can Become A Silent Killer
Yeast infections symptoms, left untreated for a long time, can lead to a phenomenon called Yeast Syndrome or Chronic Candidiasis. Candidiasis is the infestation of the nine body systems by Candida albicans (tiny organisms present in human bodies). Under check they are harmless, when they overgrow they develop into a dangerous fungus which weakens the… Read more »
Recurring Yeast Infections In Women Need To Be Treated From The Root Cause
When you’re suffering from recurring yeast infections, that point in your life is not enjoyable at all. And for some sufferers it can be completely discouraging, and have a serious affect on them. The itching and burning you wake up with every day becomes part of an unhappy time, and you can start thinking that… Read more »
Am I Pregnant?: How to Recognize the Early Signs and Symptoms of Pregnancy and Know If You Truly Are
Pregnancy can be detected even before menstrual periods are missed. To be able to answer the question “am I pregnant?” you must have a knowledge of body changws, a home pregnancy test kit and an access to a doctor or health facility where you can take a serum pregnancy test. This is the most accurate… Read more »
You Can Conceive With Fibroids Or PCOS
Uterine fibroids and PCOS are common female reproductive disorders, affecting one in five women, and one in ten women, respectively. A fibroid typically strikes women in the twenty-five to thirty-five age range, while PCOS may affect girls who are just starting the menstrual cycle. Both conditions may contribute to infertility, but doctors have made many… Read more »
How I Put An End to Chronic BV
Chronic BV was something I got used to live with. I used to suffer from BV off and on for years. I sincerely followed my doctor’s advice and prescription each time that I suffered from Vaginosis. I was faithful to my husband who was my only sexual partner. We always made use of condoms while… Read more »
How Can Going to a the Doctor Be More Humiliating? Hear How Routine Becomes Horrid
How a routine doctor’s visit can become humiliating… This is a true story. As a woman, a routine pap smear is a part of life. Before I go I try to take care of myself before I go and then I’m off to see the doctor.


