How to make a pelvic exam and pap test easier
Pro physiotherapist tips on how to make a pap smear less terrible.
What happens during a gynaecological pelvic exam
Confused about what to expect from your pelvic exam? We go through what you can expect from a pelvic examination by your doctor, including what you should know and what they are looking for.
Everything you need to know about pap tests and pap smears
Pap tests (also called Pap smears) are done periodically to check the cervix for abnormal changes that could lead to cervical cancer.
Vaginal epithelial cells – a short description
A short description of the four types of epithelial cells found in the human vaginal tract.
A normal cervix and how to care for it
Your cervix is the gatekeeper to the uterus, blocking and allowing entry as required, and changing across your menstrual cycle.
Human papillomavirus (HPV)
HPV is a virus that can - but doesn't always - cause changes to the cells on the cervix, which can lead to cervical cancer. Screening is in place, with improvements to testing the blood of males and females with HPV in the future for detection and prevention of HPV-related
Being diagnosed with BV
If you want to get tested and don't know what to expect, read this and find out what they do to you.