Cervical Cancer Screenings: Pap Smear Or HPV Test - Which One To Go For?
Regular cervical cancer screenings can help detect the deadly cancer early and tackle it on time. Know the difference between Pap test and HPV test.
Regular cervical cancer screenings can help detect the deadly cancer early and tackle it on time. Know the difference between Pap test and HPV test.
Owing to poor hygiene, lack of awareness and inadequate screening, the incidence of cervical cancer is higher in rural India than it is in urban India.
Cervical cancer is the most common type of cancers caused by HPV. Both boys and girls are advised to get two doses of vaccine between 9-14 years.
Chances of getting cervical cancer don't stop at HPV Vaccinations. Here is why cervical cancer screening is important and women should opt for it even if they are vaccinated.
Did you know cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer among women? Dr Neha Kumar explains it all in an exclusive chat with The Health site.
Here is how the HPV virus (Human Papilloma Virus) can lead to cervical cancer. Read on to know more about this, and speak to the doctor about the HPV vaccine, if you haven't taken it yet.
HPV vaccination is recommended to lower the chances of developing cervical cancer. But who all can take HPV vaccines and when?
If you're not vaccinated, several factors can increase your risk for contracting HPV virus and cervical cancer. Read to know the right age to get HPV vaccine, types, dosage, etc.
Vaccination is the best option to protect yourself from HPV-related cancers. Know how to get the shots -
HPV, which is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, can cause cervical cancer. But single vaccine can prevent this.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) account for more than 90 per cent of all cervical and anal cancers. Now new research says that just one dose of the HPV vaccine may prevent infection from potential cancer-causing virus.
Luckily, there are medical treatments available for human papillomavirus infection. Read on to know about them.
Know the risk factors of human papillomavirus infection to stay away from this condition.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are witnessing a downturn globally and in India, there is a lot of debate regarding their inclusion in the country's Universal Immunization Programme. As the vaccine debate continues we share some natural ways of controlling the symptoms of this group of viruses.
As the World Immunization Week starts today, we tell you about some of the dangerous diseases that can prevented through vaccination and how India has progressed in this field so far.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) sometimes manifest themselves through genital warts. Read on to know how you can protect yourself from them.
According to a study published in The Lancet Oncology journal, boosting human papillomavirus (HPV) screening and vaccination can help to eliminate cervical cancer from India by 2079.
While human papillomavirus (HPV) have been linked to cancer, infection with high-risk strains of the virus might also increase the fear of cardiovascular disease (CVD), especially among women with obesity or other cardiovascular problems.
Regular cervical cancer screenings can help detect the deadly cancer early and tackle it on time. Know the difference between Pap test and HPV test.
Owing to poor hygiene, lack of awareness and inadequate screening, the incidence of cervical cancer is higher in rural India than it is in urban India.
Cervical cancer is the most common type of cancers caused by HPV. Both boys and girls are advised to get two doses of vaccine between 9-14 years.
Chances of getting cervical cancer don't stop at HPV Vaccinations. Here is why cervical cancer screening is important and women should opt for it even if they are vaccinated.
Here is how the HPV virus (Human Papilloma Virus) can lead to cervical cancer. Read on to know more about this, and speak to the doctor about the HPV vaccine, if you haven't taken it yet.
HPV vaccination is recommended to lower the chances of developing cervical cancer. But who all can take HPV vaccines and when?
If you're not vaccinated, several factors can increase your risk for contracting HPV virus and cervical cancer. Read to know the right age to get HPV vaccine, types, dosage, etc.
Vaccination is the best option to protect yourself from HPV-related cancers. Know how to get the shots -
HPV, which is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States, can cause cervical cancer. But single vaccine can prevent this.
Human papillomavirus (HPV) account for more than 90 per cent of all cervical and anal cancers. Now new research says that just one dose of the HPV vaccine may prevent infection from potential cancer-causing virus.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines are witnessing a downturn globally and in India, there is a lot of debate regarding their inclusion in the country's Universal Immunization Programme. As the vaccine debate continues we share some natural ways of controlling the symptoms of this group of viruses.
As the World Immunization Week starts today, we tell you about some of the dangerous diseases that can prevented through vaccination and how India has progressed in this field so far.
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) sometimes manifest themselves through genital warts. Read on to know how you can protect yourself from them.
According to a study published in The Lancet Oncology journal, boosting human papillomavirus (HPV) screening and vaccination can help to eliminate cervical cancer from India by 2079.
While human papillomavirus (HPV) have been linked to cancer, infection with high-risk strains of the virus might also increase the fear of cardiovascular disease (CVD), especially among women with obesity or other cardiovascular problems.
The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended that besides girls, all boys in the age group of 11 or 12 should be vaccinated against HPV.
Almost 1,00,000 new cases of Cervical Cancer are detected in India every year. This World Cancer Day 2019, the theme is 'I Am and I Will.' Make sure you know these important points about cervical cancer.
A new study published in the journal PNAS has revealed that researchers have identified cancer drugs that might be repurposed to treat infections caused by human papillomaviruses, or HPVs.
Luckily, there are medical treatments available for human papillomavirus infection. Read on to know about them.
Know the risk factors of human papillomavirus infection to stay away from this condition.
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These sexually transmitted diseases rarely show any noticeable symptoms. Find out which ones are they.
HPV shows negligible signs and symptoms. However, if you develop any of these warts go for a test today.
Warts can be deadly! So watch out for these symptoms and consult a doctor immediately.
Did you know cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer among women? Dr Neha Kumar explains it all in an exclusive chat with The Health site.
