Lets do a CSI Aug 24, 2008
However, there are reports that some evidence may still be available after this time, for example, sperm may be found inside the cervix after 72 hours and traces of certain drugs may be found in the urine up to 96 hours after ingestion. Other examples of evidence being found even after considerable periods of time include victims complaints of pain or bleeding or spotting visible injuries, and where there is a history of significant trauma from the assault. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- News)
Behind the screen Aug 23, 2008
Occasionally, treating these abnormalities can scar the cervix and lead to infertility or premature birth. More and more is understood about how cancer works at a microscopic level: gene mutations that cause it, how it evades immune defences, the chemical byproducts that signal its presence. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Australia)
HPV vaccine pays off for pre-adolescents but long-term value ... Aug 22, 2008
The latest economic calculation of widespread Gardasil vaccination for young women assumed that Gardasil provides lifelong immunity from Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), which can give rise to cancerous lesions in the cervix -- an assumption not yet proven. It assumed that vaccinated women would still get pap smears to screen for early signs of cervical cancer -- a prediction not yet borne out in practice. (Los Angeles Times)
LETTERS: NCT, Aug. 21, 2008 Aug 22, 2008
Whoever put it in ---- perhaps the patient herself ---- found it trapped in the cervix and could not remove it. We did not have ultrasound, three-dimension computed tomography scans or any of the now accepted radiology techniques. (North County Times)
Big Brother star Goody has cancer Aug 19, 2008
"Yesterday we got a call from her consultant to say she had cancer of the cervix and so she has to come back straight away.". Shocked. (BBC News)
High number adolescents undergoing unsafe abortion - research Aug 16, 2008
Prof Sai noted that victims employed methods such as applying large doses of drugs of various kinds, insertion of sharp objects into the cervix and drinking or flushing the vagina with caustic liquids. He said early diagnosis and correct treatment; blood re-hydration and antibiotics were needed. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Analyzing Your Semen Aug 13, 2008
If sperm cannot progress then they cannot make the terribly long journey from the vagina, into the cervix, through the uterus, and into the fallopian tubes to finally fertilize the egg. The swim is a long one, and from millions of healthy sperm, only a couple of hundred will ever actually achieve the journey. (Suite101.com)
Woman wins $1.5 million in HPV lawsuit Aug 12, 2008
An examination showed she had abnormal cells on the surface of her cervix, a percursor to cancer. The lawsuit said she had a surgical procedure in March 2006. (Sioux City Journal)
Fertility study scorns frontline treatments Aug 10, 2008
IUI is designed to overcome any problems sperm may have in passing through the cervix. "A number of treatments have crept into fertility clinics over the years and are now part of our usual repertoire, but as with many things in infertility, most of these have not been properly evaluated," said Bhattacharya. (guardian.co.uk)
Study casts doubt on fertility treatments Aug 9, 2008
Still, Pacey said that artificial insemination was still useful for certain couples, such as if donor was were being used, if the man was in a wheelchair, or if the woman had a problem with her cervix. Health Library. (CNN -- Health)
Circumcision protects from HIV Aug 8, 2008
But it provided protection of 36 percent against the human papillomavirus (HPV), a pathogen linked to cancer of the cervix and penis, he said. Circumcision has emerged as one of the few bright areas of progress in the Aids crisis, after the Orange Farm and Kisumu trials. (iAfrica.com)
Study: 2 popular fertility treatments don't work Aug 8, 2008
Still, Pacey said that sperm inseminations were still useful for certain couples, such as if donor sperm were being used, if the man was in a wheelchair, or if the woman had a problem with her cervix. "Fertility treatments are too often given without enough evidence that they are effective," he said, adding that further research was necessary. (USA Today -- News)
Fertility Surgeries for Women Aug 3, 2008
The doctor inserts a telescopic instrument into the vagina, through the cervix, and into the uterus. This instrument, the hysteroscope, is used to view the uterus only. (Suite101.com)
Your Menstrual Cycle Aug 2, 2008
For you to become pregnant, sperm would need to travel from the vagina, through the cervix and uterus, and into the fallopian tube to meet the egg. Sperm can survive for up to three days inside your reproductive system. (Suite101.com)
Cervical cancer Aug 2, 2008
The surgery involves removing the lymph nodes and pelvis, the excessive tissue around the cervix, as well as the uterus ... This treatment involves removing just the cervix and tissue around the cervix, which enables the woman to keep her uterus and possibly become pregnant in the future. (Globe and Mail)
Free Treatment for Breast and Cervical Cancer Available to Eligible Women, Says Bastian Jul 31, 2008
If a woman is diagnosed with breast or cervical cancer, or pre-cancerous conditions of the breast or cervix, through the HealthyWoman Program, she is eligible for full health care benefits through the Breast and Cervical Cancer Prevention and Treatment Program. Coverage for treatment begins immediately. (Somerset Daily American, PA)
The chronic condition of the NHS Jul 31, 2008
Five days in utterly glorious days till then my wife had a spontaneous leak of amniotic fluid which, despite Greek doctors' best efforts, eventually led to waters breaking, death of Freddy and his mother having ten hours' agonising delivery through an unready cervix and with no analgesia (which might have delayed the necessary contractions). No food or water for her for three days, either; nil by mouth in case of surgery. (Independent)
Monitoring Your Baby During Labor Jul 30, 2008
However there are downsides in that a fetal scalp electrode can increase the risk of infection, the mother's membranes need to be ruptured and her cervix must be dilated. The internal monitor does penetrate the baby's presenting part (usually the baby's scalp if the baby is head down) by 1. (Suite101.com)
Association between invasive cancer of the cervix and HIV-1 infection in Tanzania: the need for dual screening Jul 30, 2008
Cancer of the cervix is the second commonest malignancy in females worldwide and is the leading malignancy among women in Tanzania. Cancer of the cervix has been strongly associated with Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) which is a sexually transmitted disease ... However, the role of HIV-1 in the aetiology of cancer of the cervix is less clear. (BioMed Central)
Plea for women to book cancer jabs Jul 29, 2008
"This is because the vaccine only protects against the virus types responsible for 70 per cent of cervical cancers, and because pap tests are the only way to check for abnormal cell changes in the cervix," she said. Ms Reynolds said women over 27 should speak to their Aboriginal health worker or doctor. (Hume Leader)
Vaccines to cut cervix infections: study Jul 24, 2008
Welcome to The Sydney Morning Herald. July 23, 2008 - 8:53AM. (Sydney Morning Herald)
Stripping Membranes Jul 23, 2008
During the exam your provider will separate your amniotic sac from the cervix using his fingers ... The same research study above has confirmed that if a mother's cervix is dilated 1cm or more then sweeping or stripping her membranes may increase the chances of. (Suite101.com)
Gardasil: a cancer jab I dont regret Jul 20, 2008
Dr Angela Raffle, a public health consultant, explained the figures this way: Take a million population: 14 women a year will die from cervix cancer. In that same population, 200 will die of lung cancer and 1,500 will die of heart disease. (Times Online)
Dendrites Found To Be Senders Of "Trust" Hormone During Suckling Jul 18, 2008
The hormone is released in large amounts during labor (when the cervix and vagina are distended). When it enters the bloodstream, it is responsible for milk to be released from the mammary gland. (Medical News Today)
Has My Water Broken? Jul 16, 2008
It is more likely that these gushes of amniotic fluid will cause your baby's head to move directly onto your cervix, causing the release of oxytocin and contractions to begin within a few hours. When Does Your Water Break. (Suite101.com)
JENNIFER BLOCK: Having babies old-fashioned way beneficial Jul 13, 2008
The physiological birth process is automatic: hormones fire, the cervix opens, the uterus contracts, the baby descends, muscles engage. An optimal birth, one in which mother and child emerge as healthy as can be, is one that begins spontaneously, progresses on its own and concludes with the least amount of intervention necessary. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
ANOTHER OPTION: Two local OB-GYN surgeons perform total laparoscopic hysterectomies Jul 8, 2008
The laparoscope allows gynecologists to examine the inside of the abdomen and guide the surgical procedure while removing the uterus and cervix ... The majority of gynecologists still perform open hysterectomies that involve removing the uterus and cervix through a four- to six-inch incision that can leave a noticeable scar. (Orangeburg Times and Democrat, SC)
Asherman's Syndrome Jul 3, 2008
If you're having a hysteroscopy, you will have a general anesthetic and a tiny camera will be put through your cervix or abdomen via a needle, which will then transmit pictures of your uterus. Doctors will then be able to see if you have scarring. (Suite101.com)
Is the Damage from Smoking Permanent? Jul 2, 2008
So does the risk of lung cancer, along with cancers of the mouth, throat, bladder, cervix and pancreas. But can the damage from smoking ever be completely undone. (Time.com)
Last-minute baby drama for Spears Jul 1, 2008
The condition, where part of the placenta extends to the mother's cervix, can be fatal. And insider says, "Jamie Lynn was sick with worry. It was a lot for a 17 year old to handle.". (WOKR13 Rochester)
Hysteroscopy Jun 30, 2008
Insert the hysteroscope through the vagina and cervix and into the uterus ... During the procedure, the doctor may also dilate the cervix to aid in allowing the hysteroscope into the uterus ... Local Anesthetic: The doctor numbs only the area around the cervix. (Suite101.com)
The Republic of Kennedy Jun 27, 2008
After feeding her a cocktail of drugs dissolved in a glass of orange juice, the defendant attacked the girl so brutally that, as the decision records: "An expert in pediatric forensic medicine testified that L.H.'s injuries were the most severe he had seen from a sexual assault ... A laceration to the left wall of the vagina had separated her cervix from the back of her vagina, causing her rectum to protrude into the vaginal structure. Her entire perineum was torn from the posterior fourchette... (Townhall.com)
Catalyst: Don't Die Young Jun 26, 2008
A clinical anatomist and university lecturer, Roberts uses a combination of simple props and remarkable technology to make complex information accessible: an MRI scan of a copulating couple is particularly illuminating, as is her explanation of how sperm swim in a corkscrew fashion to penetrate the thick mucus lining the cervix. Just make sure you eat before you watch the keyhole surgery on a diseased prostate. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Entertainment)
Scientists Talk of Potential Cure for Shyness Jun 25, 2008
Oxytocin is released during an orgasm and it is an important birthing hormone that allows the cervix to open during childbirth. It promotes romance, social acceptance and bonding between mothers and babies. (Fox News)
Hysterosalpingogram (HSG) Jun 23, 2008
Insert a catheter (or cannula) through the cervix and into the uterus. Inject a dye into the uterus. (Suite101.com)
Scientists find childbirth wonder drug that can 'cure' shyness Jun 23, 2008
Oxytocin is released during orgasm and is also the key birthing hormone that enables the cervix to open and the contractions to work. Where labour has to be induced, it is often given to the mother intravenously to kick-start contractions. (Daily Mail)
Cancer centre told to pay Rs 5 lakh to patients kin Jun 23, 2008
Dahiyas wife Krishna Kumari suffered from cancer of cervix and was treated with radiation therapy at a hospital in Rohtak in September 1999. As she developed some complications, she contacted a doctor in Rajiv Gandhi Cancer Institute who advised immediate hysterectomy operation. (Delhi Newsline)
Women like alternative to getting 'tubes tied' Jun 22, 2008
The Essure procedure blocks the tubes using small, springlike devices placed inside the fallopian tubes through the vagina and cervix. Once the nickel-titanium coils are in place, tissue begins to grow around them and blocks the tubes. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
Endometrial Biopsy Jun 20, 2008
Insert a small catheter through the cervix and into the uterus ... Risks are very rare, but infection or other problems, such as damage to the uterus or cervix, can occur. (Suite101.com)
Row over cervical vaccine choice Jun 19, 2008
Page last updated at 16:15 GMT, Wednesday, 18 June 2008 17:15 UK. Human papillomavirus causes cervical cancer. (BBC News -- Health)
Affluent women in the South are more likely to die from breast cancer Jun 18, 2008
A larger number smoke and this can lead to cancers of the lung, mouth, pancreas, bladder, liver, stomach, cervix and bowel. People in the North are also more likely to be overweight, leading to bowel cancer. (Daily Mail)
When to Visit the Gynecologist Jun 17, 2008
A pap smear from the cervix can also be taken. For a Palpable Breast Lump or Pain. (Suite101.com)
Cancer carers Helping Africa face up to a looming health crisis Jun 13, 2008
Radioactive material is inserted into the cervix via tubes, which are held in place with metal gynaecological devices. The doctor showed me the equipment and it looked distinctly uncomfortable. (BBC News -- Health)
Cancer Incidence And Mortality In Young People Decreases With Increasing Deprivation Jun 12, 2008
However, carcinoma of the cervix, which is one of the more common cancers seen in young women, shows increasing rates with increasing deprivation and an upward trend in incidence over time. " Prof Birch's team showed that the incidence of cervical cancer in TYAs had increased by 1.6% per year during 1979-2003. "However, national data show that across all ages, incidence is falling. (Science Daily)
Celebrating the variety of body parts Jun 12, 2008
Lichtenstein looked surprised, even more so when the woman added this bit of friendly information: "Don't worry, my cervix is only three centimeters, and my doctor says it has to grow to 10 centimeters.". "I decided to leave the pool," e-mails Lichtenstein. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Method for Treating Cervical Lesions May Pose Pregnancy Risks Jun 10, 2008
FRIDAY, June 6 (HealthDay News) -- A popular type of surgery for removing abnormal cells from the cervix -- a problem that could lead to cervical cancer if left untreated -- may put women at risk of pregnancy complications ... LEEP is one of several surgical techniques for removing abnormal or precancerous cells from the cervix ... After numbing the cervix with local anesthesia, an electrically charged wire loop is inserted through the vagina, explains the American College of Obstetricians and... (MEDLINEplus)
Power women! Jun 8, 2008
I got cervix cancer in 1999, I was numb and blank at that point. I was diagnosed stage three cancer, my chances of survival were very less. (India Times, India)
Acupuncture for pregnancy Jun 6, 2008
We do a combination of treatments and some home remedies that help to soften the cervix, tone the uterus, and slowly get things moving in the right direction for labor to initiate on its own without the use of medical intervention. Many women call when they have been given an induction date by their doctors, and we often are able with one or two treatments to get them to go into labor on their own, and move towards the birth they are hoping for. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
Pill use 'may cut risk of cancer' Jun 4, 2008
Any increased risk of breast and cervix cancer linked to pill use appears to be cancelled out by long-term protection from other cancers. However, the British Medical Journal study found using the pill for more than eight years was associated with an increased overall risk of cancer. (Yahoo News -- Birth Control)
Why don't we do it in the lab? May 31, 2008
Not surprisingly, the mechanics of the act are also misportrayed - the penises in some of Leonardo's sketches have pushed clear through the cervix, which has opened, Pac-Man-like, to accommodate them ... Dickinson was eager to rebut claims being made that a man's penis, during sex, drives straight on into the cervix and that the two interlock, as Leonardo had drawn ... Nonetheless, Stopes claimed to have observed 48 examples of the cervix opening wide and then "closing round the glans penis as a... (Guardian Unlimited -- Books)
Pap smear criticisms anger doctors, cancer groups May 24, 2008
Those will largely resolve if they're left alone and they only become important if the HPV infections and the changes on the cervix stay there for longer periods ... MICHAEL QUINN: In the United Kingdom they have changed the age cut-off for starting pap smears from 18 to 25, but they have acknowledged in the UK program that that means that there are going to be more young women dying from cancer of the cervix. (ABC Online)
Recruiting a Dangerous Foe to Fight Cancer and HIV May 22, 2008
The company announced Tuesday that it expects to initiate phase II Lovaxin C testing in the U.S. this summer for the treatment of , an overgrowth of cells in the cervix caused by the a sexually transmitted virus that can lead to invasive cervical cancer if not diagnosed properly and left untreated. Advaxis also wants to test the drug's effectiveness combating head and neck cancers. (Scientific American)
UNC study firms up promise of potential new cervical cancer screening tool May 22, 2008
Currently, Pap smear tests are widely used in screening programs aimed at detecting changes in the cervix before a cancer develops. However, testing for HPV infections has the potential to be more sensitive for future cervical cancer screening programs. (EurekAlert!)
'Cancer drug market to touch $48b in 2008' May 20, 2008
Cancer of the head and neck among males and that of the cervix and breast among females are leading the tables in terms of the key tumor types. "In India and internationally, more and more research is focused on discovering new modalities of treatment that can help patients with cancer live longer and better lives. Increasingly, the role of biotechnology and newer drug delivery modalities is becoming central to these research endeavours", says Dr Sudhir Dhillon, GM oncotherapeutics, Biocon... (India Times, India -- Intl Business)
HPV Testing Offers Women Protection For Twice As Long As Smear Testing May 16, 2008
Women who had previously been treated for cervical intra-epithelial neoplasia (CIN) -- changes to cells in the cervix that can develop into cancer -- or had experienced any cervical abnormality within the previous 3 years, were excluded from the study ... Women with a smear history indicating the need for colposcopy -- a more thorough examination of the cervix -- were investigated further to determine whether the colposcopy and biopsy were performed, and what the resultant outcome was. (Science Daily)
Transvaginal Ultrasound May 12, 2008
This Test Gives a High-Frequency View of the Pelvis. What exactly is this test and what does it reveal. (Suite101.com)
Withdraw Ortho-Evra Contraceptive Patch from Market, US Group Demands May 12, 2008
The hormones in the patch also thicken the mucus produced in the cervix, making it difficult for sperm to enter and reach any eggs that may have been released. The hormones can also sometimes affect the lining of the uterus so that if the egg is fertilized it will have a hard time attaching to the wall of the uterus. (MedIndia)
Another reason to quit smoking May 8, 2008
The 960-page report expanded the list of known diseases linked to smoking from chronic bronchitis and cancers of the lung and larynx to include abdominal aortic aneurysms, acute myeloid leukemia, cataracts, gum disease, and cancers of the cervix, kidney, pancreas and stomach. A study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that smoking raised the risk of colorectal cancer death, but not the risk of death from ovarian cancer. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
Abortion battle still rages in Britain May 2, 2008
"Russia was the first country to legalize abortion in 1920, according to the World Health Organization although the law was repealed in 1936 and abortion remained illegal until 1955. Iceland was the first west European country to legalize abortion, in 1935. Time limits varyMany European countries allow abortion on demand up to 12 or 13 weeks into pregnancy, after which it is limited to cases where the baby or mother is at risk. It is legal up to 22-24 weeks of pregnancy in Spain, Switzerland... (MSNBC -- Health)
A "Gard" Against Cervical Cancer May 2, 2008
That's why annual pap smears to test for abnormal cell growth at the cervix are so important for sexually active women, and why the HPV vaccine can be so vital to saving lives, said Dr. Glover. So far, the gynecologists at Washington Women's Healthcare have had mixed reactions from parents about whether or not to have their daughters vaccinated. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
A mom's guide to birth control May 2, 2008
A pluglike coil is inserted through your cervix into each fallopian tube. Over time, tissue grows over the devices, permanently blocking the tubes and keeping sperm out. (CNN -- Health)
HPV test helps, but women still need a Pap smear Apr 23, 2008
The HPV test is designed to detect most of the worst strains, using the same cells scraped from the cervix as a Pap does, to signal who's at high or low risk ... A positive HPV test detects that virus is present, but can't measure duration of infection or actual abnormalities on the cervix, which require more in-depth follow-up testing. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Health)
'Pap plus'can give confusing test results Apr 22, 2008
The HPV test is designed to detect most of the worst strains, using the same cells scraped from the cervix as a Pap does, to signal who's at high or low risk ... Finding the balanceA positive HPV test detects that virus is present, but can't measure duration of infection or actual abnormalities on the cervix, which require more in-depth follow-up testing. (MSNBC -- Health)
Yale Student Insists Abortion Art Project Is Real Apr 19, 2008
"Using a needleless syringe, I would inject the sperm near my cervix within 30 minutes of its collection, so as to insure the possibility of fertilization. "On the 28th day of my cycle, I would ingest an abortifacient, after which I would experience cramps and heavy bleeding. Because the miscarriages coincide with the expected date of menstruation (the 28th day of my cycle), it remains ambiguous whether the there (sic) was ever a fertilized ovum or not. (Fox News)
Fujifilm Showcases Digital Mammography Apr 18, 2008
It is the second most common cancer after cancer of cervix. According to Dr SS Doda, Former President, Indian Radiological and Imaging Association (IRIA), "With the change in scenario in our lifestyles and the increase in urbanisation, there may soon be a need for widespread mammography screening programme in our country so as to save our women from breast cancer by early detection and cure.". (Express Healthcare Management)
