We know that Human Papillomavirus (HPV) causes 98% of cervical cancers. HPV is also linked to other various cancers such as anal, vulvar and oropharyngeal. With that being said, not everyone who contracts HPV will develop such complications. Most cases of HPV will spontaneously regress on their own within 2-3 years. In the small few …
Cervical dysplasia, characterized by abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix, is a condition that can potentially progress to cervical cancer if left untreated. Medical interventions such as colposcopy and even the “watch and wait” method, are common when diagnosed with dysplasia of the cervix, but there’s an additional step we can take to …
Social media can be a beautiful place of empowerment, knowledge, community-building and sharing of experiences that help bring us closer together, but there are downsides. Access to information at our fingertips invites the potential of dangerous trends disguised as “health” or “wellness” advice. One newer trend circulating the web is called “perineum sunning” and it …
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Human Papillomavirus, otherwise known as HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection that affects both men and women. Unfortunately too many of us are told to “watch and wait” when we receive an HPV diagnosis. The good news is, there is actually another way. While we don’t have a way to cure HPV, there are …
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Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection that affects millions of people worldwide. While there is no cure for HPV, adopting a healthy lifestyle and focusing on nutrition can play a significant role in boosting the immune system and supporting your body’s natural healing processes. Let’s explore the power of nutrition in healing …
The HPV infection: Do I have it? HPV is a sexually transmitted disease that 1 in 4 of us currently have, and 80% of us will get at some point in our lifetime. It is so ridiculously common, and yet talking about it still fills many of us with a sense of shame, embarrassment and …
Whether living with low or higher risk strains of HPV, the condition often comes with a list of unpleasant symptoms. Genital warts are the most common complaint of those with low to moderate risk HPV, while the risk of cervical cancers with higher risk strains are the most worrisome of all. The good news is, …
Well, it’s September, and a new season of routine, growth and adjustment is upon us. As much as the warm summer months can bring so much joy and peace to us, there is something new and fresh about the summer winding down, and the leaves starting to drop. September is a beautiful time to start …
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In 2022, an estimated 14,100 women in the United States have been or will be diagnosed with cervical cancer, caused by HPV. In 2020, over 600,000 women were diagnosed across the globe. While the HPV vaccine has drastically reduced cervical cancer rates as a direct result of preventing high-risk HPV, there are still approximately 4300 …
In the United States, among other countries, we have a growing public health dilemma. People are not showing up to their regular pap screenings. Because of this, an alarming 52% of cervical cancers are detected in advanced stages. Because early detection of cervical cancer cells via pap smear significantly decreases risk of fatality, detecting cervical …
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