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Cervical Cancer
Abnormal tissue found in the cervix
This is commonly caused by HPV a
sexually transmitted disease; which is the
most widespread STD among women.
When cervical cancer is found early it is
easier to treat and the survival rate is
much higher.
Cervical Cancer
There are three tests when someone is
suspected to have cervical cancer. A pap
test is done first, if it is abnormal a HPV
screening is done, if that tests positive a
coloscopy is done to remove abnormal
cells.
There was a significant decrease in
cervical cancer when the pap test was
initiated.
Gynecologist Visit
Exams that every women should have
yearly after the age 18 or earlier if she
becomes sexually active before that age.
The exam should be confidential
Medical history
Family history of disease
Sexual History
Medications
Questions about activities you participate in.
Gynecologist Visit
Relax
Ask for an explanation for what’s going on.
Ask for a mirror to see
A manual breast exam is done and a pap
smear. This is where the doctor checks to
see if everything is ok in your reproductive
area.
No insurance? Call Planned Parenthood
or a local health clinic. ( Low cost!)
Pap Smear Tips
Make sure that you do not schedule a pap
smear during your menstrual cycle. This
will probably result in your doctor having to
reschedule your appointment.
Relax during the examination, if your
muscles become tense while they insert
the speculum it may result in pain.
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer- is when malignant cancer
forms and spreads within the tissues in the
breast.
Second most deadly cancer among
women.
Found more prevalent among Caucasian
women, although African American
women seem to obtain more virulent forms
of breast cancer.
Breast Cancer Risk Factors
Gender-females have a much higher rate
of breast cancer.
Age- The older your are, builds a higher
risk for breast cancer. After age 40, yearly
mammograms should be implemented.
Heredity-having a mother or sister with
breast cancer increases the chance that
you will get breast cancer.
Yeast Infections
Are an irritation of the vagina and the area
around the vagina, called the vulva. It is
caused by an overgrowth of the fungus
called Candida that is normally found in
the vagina in small amounts.
Yeast Infection Treatments
If think you may have a yeast infection call
you doctor, he/she may want to see you
before you go buy over-the counter drugs
to treat it.
Over the counter treatments
Monistat 1, 3, 7
Mycelex
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Is an infection within the uterus, fallopian
tubes, and other reproductive organs. This
can cause infertility, ectopic pregnancy,
and pelvic pain.
This is often caused by untreated bacterial
STIs such as gonorrhea, or chlamydia.
Urinary Tract Infections
Caused when bacteria gets into the
urinary tract.
85% of urinary tract infections are caused
by strains of ecoli bacteria.
These are much more common in women
than men because women have a much
shorter urethra.
Urinary Tract Infections
Are common among women who are just
becoming sexually active.
Many types of sexual contact and
intercourse can lead to UTIs, because sex
often leaves bacteria in or around the
urethra.
UTIs are usually very painful, but can be
treated easily and quickly with antibiotics.
Urinary Tract Infections
Kidney Infections are a more dangerous
type of UTI, when not treated early it can
do permanent damage to the kidneys.
BIRTH CONTROL
Continuous Abstinence
Periodic Abstinence or Fertility
Awareness Methods
The Male Condom
Oral Contraceptives
BIRTH CONTROL
Progestasert IUD (Intrauterine Device)
Intrauterine System or IUS (Mirena)
The Female Condom
Depo-Provera - shot
Implanon – 3 implanted sticks
BIRTH CONTROL
Diaphragm, Cervical Cap or Shield
Contraceptive Sponge
The Patch (Ortho Evra)
The Hormonal Vaginal Contraceptive
Ring (NuvaRing
BIRTH CONTROL
Surgical Sterilization (Tubal Ligation or
Vasectomy)
Nonsurgical Sterilization (Essure
Permanent Birth Control System)
Emergency Contraception