Cervical cancer was once one of the most deadly forms of cancer among American women. Now, an easy screening exists that has significantly reduced the incidence and mortality rate associated with cervical cancer in the United States–the Pap smear. Pap screens are recommended for any sexually active female age 21 or over. Dr. Val Petrosian, a gynecologist for […]
Scheduling regular mammograms is the most reliable and proven method to identifying breast cancer. Early detection of breast cancer is the most effective means of increasing your chances of surviving breast cancer. While mammograms cannot detect every type of cancer, this screening is the best way to find and detect breast cancer at an early […]
A healthy menstrual cycle isn’t the same for everyone, but there is a certain range that most people who menstruate fall within. Periods can typically be anywhere from 24 to 35 days apart and may last between 2 and 7 days. They can be the same length every month or slightly different month to month, […]