As I approach my 64th birthday on September 19th, I started to think about a check list of important items that I should need or do to prepare for this birthday. Before I began jotting down the list, I thought I would listen to that wonderful song that the Beatles wrote about being 64 years …
Unlike me, your days are probably not consumed with reading everything you can get your hands on that speaks about health issues relating to the vagina! Therefore, you might have missed the ongoing conversation in the medical world regarding pelvic exams. I always say when it comes to the vagina, dry is out! So brace …
Perimenopause, Menopause, and Post-Menopause Pelvic Exams…..What The Pap?!?!? Read More »
Don’t fear the stirrups! Here’s everything you need to know about Pap smears and cervical health in perimenopause and menopause.
The Pap test has long been a part of your annual pelvic exam, serving as the gold standard for diagnosing cervical cancer for the past 60 years. Named after Greek doctor Georgios Papanikolaou, the Pap has helped reduce certain cervical cancers by up to 80% according to the National Cancer Institute. The NCCC (National Cervical …
The New Pelvic Exam Guidelines – Changes for The Change Read More »
My latest blog, “Menopause Mondays: Easing Menopausal Symptoms with Food” is featured on BlogHer and more! Check out this and Ellen Dolgen on Huffington Post here!
