10 Benign Symptoms that Women Mistake Gynecological Cancer For
Can you name 10 symptoms that can mean gynecological cancer? Some will surprise you — signs that most women mistake for a benign condition. This can cost them their life. […]
Pap Smear vs. HPV Test: Which Detects Cervical Cancer Better?
The common question is which detects cervical cancer better: the Pap smear or the Cobas HPV test? […]
Can You Get a Period Soon After Completing Menopause?
Do you think you’re having a period even though you recently completed menopause? Or is it more likely that this means cancer somewhere in the reproductive tract? […]
Gynecological Symptoms that Are Never Caused by Cancer
Is there a such thing as gynecological symptoms that can NEVER be caused by cancer? […]
What Does Non-Bloody Discharge from Vaginal Cancer Look Like?
So many conditions cause vaginal discharge including vaginal cancer. Is there a distinct appearance if the cause is a vaginal malignancy? […]
How Much Smoking Increases the Risk of CIN Precancer & Why?
Worried about getting CIN because it can transform into cervical cancer? […]
What’s the Longest to Wait for CIN 1 to Resolve on Its Own?
Have you just been diagnosed with CIN 1? Then you know this is precancerous tissue that might reverse on its own. But what’s the longest this could take? […]
Can HPV of Cervical Cancer Cause Mouth Cancer?
HPV is a common infection, causing abnormal changes in the cervix plus cervical cancer. […]
Can an Ovarian Cyst Cause Blood in the Urine?
You’ve just discovered what appears to be blood in your urine. Could this be from a harmless ovarian cyst? […]
Can Untreated Cervical Cancer Become Uterine Cancer?
Untreated cervical cancer kills about 4,200 U.S. women every year. But can cervical cancer ever develop into uterine cancer? Uterine/endometrial cancer takes about 12,100 lives in the U.S. every year. […]
Can a Colposcopy Show Cervical Cancer?
A colposcopy enables a doctor to view the inside of the cervix. Would cancer be visible with this procedure? That’s what many women want to know who are scheduled for a colposcopy. This can make [...]
What Can Blood on Toilet Paper but Not on Stool Mean?
It’s one frightening experience: You wipe yourself after pooping, glance at the toilet paper and see red or pink smeared in with the poop stain. Your heart races; your breathing stops; your eyes don’t blink [...]
Cervical Carcinoma in Situ vs. CIN 3: Is There a Difference?
The last thing a woman with abnormal cervical cells needs is confusion over what exactly she has: carcinoma in situ or CIN 3? Is there a difference between CIN 3 and an actual malignancy? “Yes. [...]
Why Aren’t All CIN 1 Cases Treated with LEEP?
If it’s possible to go from CIN 1 to CIN 3 in 90 days, why aren’t all CIN 1 cases treated with LEEP? CIN 1 is precancer and has the potential to transform into a [...]
Can a Virgin Get CIN 1 (Cervical Dysplasia)?
If you’re a virgin and have CIN 1, and your doctor won’t believe you’re a virgin, it’s highly recommended that you find yourself a new doctor. That’s because virgins CAN get cervical intraepithelial neoplasia, which [...]
How Many Times Max Can You Have LEEP Done?
A woman who’s had LEEP done a few times for CIN will naturally be worried there’s a limit to how many times the loop electrical excision procedure can be done. […]
How Fast Can CIN 1 and 2 Turn into Cancer?
Even if your CIN 1 has turned to CIN 2, you’re still not near the cancer danger zone sitting at CIN 2. This is because if we skip a step in the progression, meaning, look [...]
Questions to Ask Your Doctor Before Having a LEEP
Facing a LEEP procedure can have some women quite unsettled, but if you arm yourself with the right questions to ask your doctor, you’ll feel more in control and less nervous. […]
How Long Does It Take for CIN 3 to Become Cancer?
It takes a lot longer than you think for CIN 3 to undergo a transformation to cancer if left untreated. If you’ve been diagnosed with CIN 3, there is no reason to panic and fear [...]
Can CIN 1 (Mild Cervical Dysplasia) Go Away on Its Own?
CIN 1 will go away on its own in most women diagnosed with this, but there is a small percentage of unlucky women whose CIN 1 will progress to a higher grade. “Yes, CIN 1 [...]
What Makes Pap Smear Return to Normal after Being Abnormal?
An abnormal Pap smear can return to normal on the next test in many cases. […]
Detailed Exercise Guidelines After LEEP
Many women are eager to return to exercise after LEEP but do not have exercise guidelines. Here are detailed guidelines so that you can feel confident during your recovery. LEEP stands for loop electrosurgical excision [...]
Can Cervical Cancer Cause Leg Pain?
“Advanced cervical cancer can cause leg pain from the growth of the tumor possibly compressing nearby nerves,” says Mylaine Riobe, MD. Leg pain plus swelling is highly suspect for cervical cancer. The nerves in the [...]
Feel Like You Must Pee Really Bad after a Pap Smear ?
Did your Pap smear make your bladder feel full enough to burst, like you had to pee a whole gallon? So after the doctor is finished with the Pap smear, having removed the speculum and [...]
Does Heavy Bleeding During Menopause Mean Cancer?
Heavy bleeding during menopause is NOT normal under any circumstances and could actually mean cancer. Certain cancers can cause heavy bleeding. […]
Heavy Bleeding after a Colposcopy: Causes & What to Do
“It is normal after a colposcopy with a biopsy to have a small amount of spotting or light bleeding,” explains Lindsay Appel, MD, an OB-GYN with the Family Childbirth & Children’s Center at Mercy Medical [...]
Is Sex Necessary for Anal Cancer from an HPV Infection?
Though anal cancer is strongly linked to HPV, anal intercourse is not necessary to contract this virus that can lead to this cancer. Did you know that 95% of anal cancer cases are caused by [...]
Can Chronic Cervicitis Lead to Cancer?
Cervicitis is inflammation of the cervix, but can this turn into cancer? This is a question that many women would like to know, so I posed it to Justin Chura, MD, a gynecological oncologist in [...]
Can Your Bad Cramps Be from Cervical Cancer?
Many disorders can cause bad cramps in the lower abdomen or pelvic area, but what are the odds that your recent-onset cramping is being caused by cervical cancer? Yes, cervical cancer can cause bad cramping, [...]
Does Cervical Dysplasia Always Turn into Cancer?
“Just because a woman is diagnosed with cervical dysplasia does not mean that she will develop cervical cancer,” says Justin Chura, MD, a gynecological oncologist in Philadelphia, PA. A Pap smear will detect cervical dysplasia, [...]
What’s that Discharge after Colposcopy and Cervical Biopsy?
Here’s reassuring information about your discharge after a colposcopy and cervical biopsy. Just how common is the discharge? “Experiencing discharge after colposcopy and cervical biopsy is common,” says Justin Chura, MD, a gynecological oncologist in [...]
Is Cervical Cancer Screening Necessary for Gay Women?
Cervical cancer isn't just caused by HPV transmission between a woman and a man, which is why lesbians absolutely should get an annual Pap smear. Though we know that cervical cancer is primarily caused by [...]
Should Virgins Get Pap Smears?
Should a virgin get a Pap smear? Pap smears are very effective screening tools for cervical cancer, which is primarily caused by the sexually transmitted human papillomavirus (HPV). Recommendations for when women should begin getting [...]
What Can Cause Cervical Cancer Besides HPV ?
A tiny percentage of cervical cancer is NOT caused by the the virus known as HPV (which can be vaccinated against). Perhaps you’ve read and heard repeatedly that cervical cancer is “caused” by the human [...]
Can You Be Too Old to Get Cervical Cancer?
Yes, there is actually an age cutoff in which a woman just might be too old to develop cervical cancer -- which in almost every case is driven by the HPV virus. Christine O’Connor, MD, [...]
Is Cervical Mucus Normal after Menopause?
A gynecologist discusses postmenopausal cervical mucus: Is this normal? How much? “I would venture to guess, the amount of cervical mucus produced after menopause varies amongst individuals,” says Alyssa Dweck, MD, a practicing gynecologist in [...]
Causes of Anal Lumps Include Cancer
A dermatologist says there are several causes of anal lumps, and one is cancer. Most causes of anal lumps are not related to cancer, but cancer can be a cause. “Lesions around the anus can [...]
Burning, Sharp or Stabbing Pain Near the Vagina: It’s for Real
If you suffer from a stabbing or burning pain near your vagina, it has a name, and more women than you think have it. According to one study (Reed et al, American Journal of Obstetrics [...]
Why Is There Blood in Cervical Mucus after Period Ends?
An OB/GYN explains reasons for blood in cervical mucus after menstruation is over. Have you noticed blood in your cervical mucus even though your period has ended? Perhaps you’ve noticed the blood in the cervical [...]
Late Periods Causes and When to Worry
Can a late period be a sign of cancer? Are late periods really worrying you? Menstruation normally occurs every 21 to 35 days. After 35 days is a truly late period, and your worry is [...]