Cervical Cancer
Learn about this highly preventable disease.
What an Abnormal Pap Smear Really Means—And What Comes Next
In most cases, there’s no need to worry.
By Amy Marturana Winderl, C.P.T.
Cervical Cancer Rates Are Falling Dramatically Thanks to HPV Vaccines
Recent research provides compelling evidence.
By Sarah Jacoby
This Is What Sex After Gynecological Cancer Is Really Like
“You go through this life-altering experience and then you can’t have a good orgasm? Sorry. No.”
By Danielle Sepulveres
I Was Told I Had an STI. It Was Actually Cervical Cancer
“How did my symptoms keep getting overlooked? I was so angry.”
By Julia Sullivan
6 Signs of Cervical Cancer That Can Be Too Easy to Miss
Some of the symptoms can be mistaken for period problems.
By Julia SullivanMedically reviewed by Coral Olazagasti, MD
My Mother Died of Cervical Cancer. Now I’m an HPV Vaccine Advocate.
I often think of my mother when counseling patients.
By Ian Fields, M.D.
Cervical Dysplasia: Is It Cancer?
Learn what to expect if a recent Pap test showed abnormal cells on the surface of your cervix (cervical dysplasia).
Cervical Cysts: Can They Be Cancerous?
Cervical cysts usually aren't cancerous. Some types of cervical cysts are so common that they're considered a normal feature of cervical anatomy.
What Women in Their 30s Need to Know About Getting an HPV Test for Cervical Cancer Screening
You might be able to skip the Pap.
By Korin Miller
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The Honest Advice Erin Andrews Has for Anyone Facing a Cancer Diagnosis
"You need the first 24-48 hours for a meltdown."
By Melissa Minton
Country Singer Joey Feek Died From Cervical Cancer—What You Need To Know
With regular screening, cervical cancer is relatively easy to detect and treat.
By Korin Miller