I Had An Abnormal PAP Test: What is Next?

 

If you have had an abnormal PAP test, you are not alone. Many women have abnormal results on one or more PAP tests during their lifetime. So, what is the next step? The first step is not to panic. One abnormal result on a PAP does not mean that you have cervical cancer. A PAP …

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Pre-Conceptual Genetic Testing

 

The American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology has recently recommended that all couples of reproductive age who are attempting to conceive be offered pre-conceptual genetic testing. The purpose of this testing is to identify those couples who are carriers of a variety of conditions that could affect their children. Carriers of genetic diseases do not …

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Female Urinary Incontinence

 

It is a familiar story for many women who have delivered children. You are in an exercise class or jogging and instead of concentrating on the exercise, you are busy worrying about whether or not you will have an accident. Or maybe you are volunteering at your child’s school and have to sneeze. Do you …

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Breastfeeding and Your Risk for Alzheimer’s

 

We know that breastfeeding offers a variety of health benefits both to newborn babies and their mothers. After all breast milk contains the perfect mix of vitamins, proteins and fats to help your baby grow and is easier to digest than formula. It can also help to boost your baby’s immune system and help him …

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