Category: Women’s Health
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WHAT IS CERVICAL CANCER?
WHAT IS CERVICAL CANCER? Cervical cancer is cancer which develops in a woman’s cervix. It causes when the cells of the uterus to grow unusually and affect other tissues and organs of the body. These abnormal changes generally occurred from HPV (human papillomavirus) virus. HPV 16 and HPV 18 caused 70% of cervical cancer. Cervical…
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GET PROPER KNOWLEDGE- STIGMA ON CERVICAL CANCER
“GET PROPER KNOWLEDGE AND SPEAK OUT” IS PARAMOUNT TO LESSEN STIGMA ON CERVICAL CANCER Sighting to a survey report by the US-based Cervical Cancer-Free Coalition, we came to know that more than a quarter of cervical cancer deaths worldwide occur in India, representing 72,825 a year. It happens because of stigma. In our country shame…
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CERVICAL CANCER- ABSENCE OF INFORMATION IS THE ORIGIN OF ENORMOUS CONCERN
CERVICAL CANCER – ABSENCE OF INFORMATION IS THE ORIGIN OF ENORMOUS CONCERN In our last two blogs, we have already briefed about the reason, signs, and symptoms of cervical cancer which is must to know for everyone. After reading those blogs, you could able to gather some knowledge about the root cause of Cervical cancer.…
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Screening And Diagnosis Of Cervical Cancer
SCREENING AND DIAGNOSIS OF CERVICAL CANCER We have already discussed cervical cancer, and things need to know about it in our previous blog (Identify Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Cervical Cancer). In this context, we will discuss sign and symptoms, reason, screening and diagnosis of cervical cancer. Cervical is cancer which develops in a woman’s cervix.…
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Identify Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Cervical Cancer
Identify Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Cervical Cancer Human Papillomavirus (HPV):- Human papillomavirus is a viral infection spreads through intimate skin to skin contact. It is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases which affects both men and women. If you have vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has affected with this virus,…
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WHY SHOULD EVERY WOMAN GET TESTED FOR CERVICAL CANCER
WHY SHOULD EVERY WOMAN GET TESTED FOR CERVICAL CANCER India has a high prevalence of death due to cervical cancer. This is not because no cure is available but because there is no much awareness about this disorder among the public. Also among those who are aware of such pervasiveness, there is slackness on the…
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CERVICAL CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT
CERVICAL CANCER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT There can be an abnormal change in the tissues in the cervical cancer area. This can be due to the presence of the HPV the Human Papillomavirus. The infection can be due to various reasons. They can be because of having multiple sex partners and being sexually active early in life. …
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Hepatitis B – Type of hepatitis
Hepatitis B is an infectious type of hepatitis caused by the hepatitis b virus also called HBV. There can be two types of Hepatitis B infection which can occur in any individual and they are Acute Hepatitis B: this type of infection can be termed as a recent infection. The window period for the symptoms to…
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Ways to get tested for HIV in India
Test for HIV in India There are different ways, in which HIV can be tested, 1. Antibody Screening Tests In this test, the antibodies produced against the HIV viruses are detected. These tests can be done after 6 weeks of exposure. These are 99 % accurate if done after the window period. 2. Antibody/Antigen Combination…
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Pre Pregnancy Supplements – Drsafehands
Everyone knows the importance of a balanced diet or Pre Pregnancy Supplements. Still, our diet can fall short of certain nutrients, requiring supplements for those nutrients. If you are planning to have a baby, folic acid is a supplement you cannot miss. Folate and folic acid are from the vitamin B group. Folate is found…