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Body Fat and Gynecological Cancer

Tags: cervical cancer, diet, endometrial cancer, gynecological cancer, gynecology, healthy diet, ovarian cancer, overweight, uterine cancer

A woman’s first defense against uterine cancer is staying in shape.

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Health Tip: Don’t Skip Your Pap Tests

Tags: annual exam, cervical cancer, Pap smears, pap test

Regular Pap smears lower the risk of cervical cancer and boost cure rates. If you can’t remember the last time you visited your primary care doctor or OB/GYN, make your appointment today.

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Hysterectomies: Are They Always Non-Negotiable?

Tags: adenomyosis, cervical cancer, endometriosis, fibroids, hysterectomy, ovarian cancer, ovarian cysts, PMS, uterine cancer, uterine prolapse

A hysterectomy has major implications for your body and life. If your doctor suggests a hysterectomy to treat one of the following benign conditions, you may want to get a second opinion.

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When To Be Screened for Cervical Cancer

Tags: cervical cancer, HPV, pap test, women's health

The U.S. Preventative Services Task Force and the American Cancer Society recently released new guidelines on cervical cancer screenings. A Cleveland Clinic gynecologist weighs in on what they mean for patients.