Women's Health. Find daily tips on women's health from Dr. David Samadi. Discover latest news and health benefits for common issues related to women's health such as breast cancer, cervical cancer, female cancer screenings and prevention,
Cervical cancer – typically associated with affecting women younger than age 50 – is a disease that can also be found within women who have not had a hysterectomy or her cervix surgically removed. This is news from a recent study published in American Journal of Preventive Medicine called Cervical Cancer Screening and Incidence by Age: Unmet Needs Near and After the Stopping Age for Screening.
Read MoreOld habits and mindsets die hard, and sometimes that can have a real impact on our quality of life. For example, most every woman is under the impression, borne of generations of professional medical understanding and advice, that cervical cancer primarily affects younger women. In fact, a new study indicates that incidence rates of cervical cancer do not begin to decline until 85 years of age among women without a hysterectomy. Furthermore, the data show that women over 65 who have not been recently screened may benefit from continued surveillance.
Read MoreCervical dysplasia is a condition that women can develop before developing cervical cancer. The condition is precancerous and is characterized by the growth of abnormal cells on the lining of the cervix or endocervical canal. Cervical dysplasia is also known as intraepithelial neoplasia. This condition is often associated with HPV, or human papillomavirus, which is a sexually transmitted infection. The condition is most common among women who are younger than thirty years old. However, women of any age can develop it.
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