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How often should a woman visit their gynecologist
to test for HPV or have a pap smear?
Pap smears should be scheduled annually.
If
a woman’s test is fine, are there any other ways to protect
against acquiring HPV?
Fortunately, the availability of cervical cancer vaccinations
for girls aged nine to 26 should curtail the number of cervical
cancer related deaths.
Are vaccinated
girls and women exonerated from pap tests?
No, pap smears are mission critical for all women regardless
of vaccination status or not
Are cervical
cancer vaccinations expensive?
When you compare the fact that cervical cancer is the number
two- disease killer in women, the devastation, and the terminal
effects of cancer, the cost of prevention is nominal. Vaccination
manufacturers estimate the cost of three sequential injections
to range in cost from $300 to $500. Fortunately, insurance agencies
and policies will cover the benefit of vaccination in both girls
and women aged nine to 26.
How can
women who do not qualify for the cervical cancer vaccine protect
their health?
Primarily, regular screening is necessary to prevent against
cancer. Additionally, smoking cigarettes doubles the susceptibility
of developing cervical cancer.
What are
the medical symptoms, side effects or signs of cervical cancer?
Cervical cancer symptoms and health signs include
Vaginal
bleeding after menopause
• Pelvic
pain
• Vaginal bleeding between periods or following intercourse
• An unpleasant smelling watery discharge
• Bloody vaginal discharge
• Discomfort or pain during intercourse
What are
the names of the available cervical cancer vaccines?
Although the FDA recently approved Gardasil in the United States,
Cervarix is another vaccine currently in development for availability
in Canada as well as Western Europe. |
