Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. September is Sexual Wellness Month. And in honor of the special occasion, women are celebrating their bodies by taking charge of ...

Ever wondered how a Pap-Smear Test actually happens while it is one of the most common tests recommended for women for cervical issues, not many know what to actually expect from a Pap-Smear. To many, ...

Each year, about 14,000 new cases of cervical cancer are diagnosed in the U.S., but thanks to Pap smears, deaths from the disease have dropped significantly over the past few decades. The test, which ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You know going to the gyno is important, but you may be tempted to put off scheduling your first visit if the idea of getting a ...

Dear Mayo Clinic: At what age should a teenage girl have her first Pap smear and gynecologic exam? Should this be done by a pediatrician or another provider? A: Pelvic exams and Pap smears are not ...

It’s on the calendar. It’s coming soon. Your first gynecological exam. For some young women, this may be particularly anxiety-inducing. Women's health expert Dr. Kirtly Parker Jones walks you through ...

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Every year, millions of people with female reproductive organs will head to their gynecologist for a ...

Pap smears used to be a no-brainer: You’d see your ob/gyn for your yearly wellness check and would get an annual Pap in the process. But recommendations changed in the last few years and now it’s not ...

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