Finding an Ovarian Cyst: Do You Need Surgery? Understanding Ovarian Cysts Finding an ovarian cyst on an ultrasound does not necessarily mean you need surgery. In fact, many ovarian cysts are harmless, temporary, and can disappear on their own without treatment. If you have recently been diagnosed with an ovarian cyst, you may be wondering: “Do I need surgery for an ovarian cyst?” The answer depends on the type of ovarian cyst, its size, ultrasound appearance, symptoms, age, a

Hearing the words “precancerous lesion of the cervix” can be frightening. However, a precancerous cervical lesion does not mean that you have cervical cancer. Precancerous changes are abnormal changes in the cells of the cervix that, if left untreated in some cases, may develop into cervical cancer over several years. The good news is that these changes can usually be detected early through cervical cancer screening and can often be treated before cancer develops. Understandi

If you have been told that your HPV test is positive, your Pap smear is abnormal, or your biopsy shows CIN 1, CIN 2 or CIN 3, it is natural to feel worried. The important thing is not to panic and not to ignore the result. Most abnormal cervical screening results do not mean that you have cervical cancer. Appropriate evaluation and timely follow-up can help detect and treat cervical precancer before it progresses. When should you consult a gynaecologist? Consider consulting a

Can abnormal cervical cells be treated without major surgery? Learn how thermal ablation uses controlled heat to treat suitable cervical precancerous changes and help prevent cervical cancer.

The Important Role of Colposcopy in Cervical Cancer Prevention Cervical cancer is one of the most preventable cancers affecting women. With regular cervical cancer screening, HPV testing, Pap smears and timely follow-up of abnormal results, precancerous changes can often be detected and treated before they progress to cancer. Colposcopy plays an important role in this prevention pathway. It allows a trained gynaecologist to examine the cervix in greater detail when screening

HPV Infection and Cervical Cancer: What Every Woman Should Know Human papillomavirus (HPV) infection is one of the most common viral infections transmitted through sexual contact. Most HPV infections are temporary and are cleared naturally by the immune system. However, persistent infection with certain high-risk HPV types can cause changes in the cells of the cervix and, over time, lead to cervical cancer. (World Health Organization) The good news is that cervical cancer is

#cancer #cervicalcancer#womencancer #cancerinwomen #hpvvaccine #hpvinfection 1.What is cervical cancer? There are five types of cancers of women reproductive organ- uterus, cervix, tubes ovaries ,vulva and vagina. cervical cancer is cancer of mouth of uterus, which is called cervix. 2.How common is cervical cancer? cervical cancer is 2nd leading cause of cancer in India and 4th leading cause in worldwide. Best thing is its preventable by vaccination. 3.What causes cervical ca