Paris Hilton said this week that she was sexually abused as a teenager at a boarding school in Utah by staff members performing cervical exams. She alleged "very late at night" staff members would ...

Glucose tests, regular blood draws, cervical checks – the joys of routine healthcare during pregnancy truly never cease. That last one, though? You may not even have to do it. Here's what to know ...

If you own a cervix, you’re probably familiar with that awkward feeling of lying on a cold examination table with your feet up in stirrups and legs spread eagle while your physician scraps your inner ...

Hundreds of thousands of teenage girls are being subjected to unnecessary pelvic and cervical exams because doctors aren’t aware of guidelines on when to perform the exams, according to research ...

ALPHARETTA, Ga.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--DYSIS Medical announced that the American Medical Association (AMA) has granted a Category I, Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) add-on code specifically for ...

A Pap smear (Pap test) is a routine part of your healthcare screening. They are often performed during your first prenatal visit. Research and professional organizations confirm that it is safe and an ...

A well-woman exam—also known as a women’s wellness exam—is a routine checkup with a women’s health provider. It’s an opportunity to check your overall health and discuss your health risks, especially ...

FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Jan. 9, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company (BDX)), a leading global medical technology company, today announced the results of a new survey, revealing that 72 ...