Pelvic exams are less than fun on a good day, but when you’re on your period? Yeesh. Read on to learn when to opt out and when to power through.
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9 Tips To Keep Your Vagina and Vulva Healthy
Basically a self-cleaning organ, you don’t have to do much to keep your vagina healthy. But understanding the dos and don’ts when it comes to your vagina, and vulva, can help your overall well-being.
Do You Know the Difference Between a Pap Test and a Pelvic Exam?
Do you know the difference between a pelvic exam and a Pap test? Many women think they are the same thing. But there are important differences between the two that you should know about.
What to Know When Your Ob/Gyn Recommends Saline Infusion Sonography
What does it mean when your doctor orders a SIS, or saline-infusion sonography? Our experts explain.
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What to Expect After an Abnormal Pap Smear
When doctors want to do a careful evaluation of an abnormal Pap test, they usually recommend a colposcopy. Our ob/gyn explains what you can expect.
Abnormal Pap Smear: What an LSIL Result Might Mean for You
With an abnormal Pap test, your first instinct is to panic. But is a low grade squamous intraepithelial lesion (LSIL) something to fret over? Probably not — especially if your immune system works its magic.
