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Cervical cancer is not inherited like some breast, ovarian, or colon cancers. It usually develops after a long-lasting infection with high-risk human papillomavirus, commonly called HPV. Genes can still affect risk, but they are not the main cause for most people. Cervical cancer may involve changes inside cervical cells, yet these changes usually happen during … Read more
HPV and pregnancy can feel worrying, especially when a test result appears during a prenatal visit. Many pregnant women first hear about HPV after a Pap test, HPV test, or exam for genital warts. The good news is that HPV usually does not stop someone from having a healthy pregnancy or a healthy baby. Human … Read more
Human papillomavirus, commonly called HPV, is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. Many people feel worried after hearing they have HPV, but in most cases, the body handles the virus naturally over time. According to the CDC, about 9 out of 10 HPV infections go away on their own within 2 years without … Read more
HPV and herpes are two common sexually transmitted infections, but they are not the same condition. Many people confuse them because both can affect the genital area and spread through intimate skin-to-skin contact. However, they are caused by different viruses, create different symptoms, and are managed in different ways. HPV stands for human papillomavirus, while … Read more
HPV positive but 16 and 18 negative means a high-risk HPV infection was found, but HPV types 16 and 18 were not detected. This result does not mean you have cervical cancer. However, it still needs proper follow-up because other high-risk HPV types can also cause abnormal cervical cell changes over time. Your next step … Read more
HPV is not herpes. These are different sexually transmitted infections caused by different viruses, even though both can affect the genital area and spread through sexual contact. Human papillomavirus is the full name for HPV, while herpes is usually caused by herpes simplex virus, also called HSV. Some HPV types may cause genital warts or … Read more
A pelvic exam during pregnancy is a medical examination used to check the vagina, cervix, uterus, and surrounding pelvic area. It may be done during the first prenatal visit, later in pregnancy, or when symptoms need evaluation. Not every pregnant woman needs a pelvic exam at every appointment. The need depends on pregnancy stage, symptoms, … Read more
Pelvic congestion syndrome is a condition that can cause long-term pelvic pain, often due to enlarged or poorly working veins in the pelvis. The pain is usually dull, heavy, or aching and may get worse after standing, during periods, or after sex. Medical disclaimer: This article is for general health information only. It should not … Read more
A teenager does not automatically need a pelvic exam just because she has reached puberty, started periods, or is visiting a gynecologist for the first time. Many first visits are mainly about education, reassurance, questions, and building trust with a clinician, not an internal exam. Most teen health visits can focus on periods, cramps, discharge, … Read more
A pelvic exam and a Pap smear are often mentioned together, but they are not the same test. A pelvic exam is a physical check of the reproductive organs, while a Pap smear collects cervical cells for laboratory screening. Both may happen during one appointment, but each has a different purpose. During a pelvic exam, … Read more