#cervical health

[ineffectualdemon]

Ok real talk I need some advice from my fellows people with vaginas

I often get "cramps" which is actually spasms just within the entrance of the birth canal and sometimes through my whole groin and sharp stabbing pains in my cervix like someone is jabbing it with an icepick

And everyone else has either told me I'm lying because that's not what cramps are like and "you can't feel pain like in your cervix"

Or just ignores me

TBC I do also get regular cramps in my lower abdomen or lower back at the same time but the jabbing cervix pain is the worst part

Also I get ice pick pain at random times in my cycle. It's not tied to period pain exclusively though it happens more then and it's not linked to clotting because it happens even though I had an my uterine lining removed

But people have told me my entire life that my uterine pain and bleeding was normal even when I couldn't walk because of it and was fainting

So I don't really trust the medical professionals in my life

ETA my actual fucking question

Is this normal?

Does anyone else experience this?

What the fuck it?

I've had it happen since I started puberty

#gynecology #gynecological health #vaginal pain #cervical health #cervical pain

[breakthroughpain123]

Newcastle Cervical Health: Innovative Approaches to Neck Pain Relief

Welcome to Breakthrough Pain and Performance, your premier destination for cervical pain treatment in Newcastle. We specialize in providing personalized and effective solutions to alleviate neck discomfort and improve overall well-being. Our expert team of therapists utilizes advanced techniques and cutting-edge therapies to address the root cause of your cervical pain, promoting lasting relief and enhanced mobility. 

#Cervical Health #Neck Pain Relief

[vervee24]

Unnecessary cervical exams are not cool.

Did you know that some cervical exams like pap smears are performed on women that don't actually need them? Some 1.4 million women who didn't need one, wind up getting one. The women who do this have no fault in this, and just want to be healthy. This is a total invasion of privacy, personal space and just flat out not okay.

Source: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20200107/Unnecessary-Pap-smear-pelvic-exams-common-in-young-women.aspx

#pap smear #womens health #cervical health #bodypositivity #women

[alwaysbewoke]

#jessica pettway #cervical cancer #misdiagnosis #beauty influencer #youtube #stage 3 #cancer awareness #health #women's health #fibroids #cancer diagnosis #grief #mourning #bias in medicine #medical bias

[frameacloud]

Harriet Williamson (April 29, 2023). "Trans-inclusive cervical cancer campaign defies anti-LGBTQ+ hate: ‘We deserve to be screened.’" PinkNews. https://www.thepinknews.com/2023/04/29/cervical-cancer-screening-smear-test-lgbtq-inclusive-remove-the-doubt/

Update: This news article is about a campaign for cervical cancer screening, called Remove The Doubt. The UK charity running the campaign was called Live Through This. Later, the charity changed its name to OUTpatients, so the campaign moved to their new site. Since then, you can visit the Remove The Doubt site here, which explains to anyone who has a cervix what they need to know about cervical cancer screening and HPV vaccines.

#cervical cancer #trans men #trans masculine #FTM #cisgender women #AFAB #HPV #transgender health #transgender #UK #HPV vaccine #sexually transmitted infections #relevant for transgender men and trans masculine nonbinary people and others on the female to male spectrum #relevant for cisgender women and transgender men and others who were assigned female at birth #queue #cancer #pelvic exam #vaccine #i'm not sure why the link displays with a different title than the article... i didn't do that

[shrikeseams]

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#my brain is full of the fire-alarm-in-next-room of anxiety #Two (extended) family members are probably actively dying #I need to clean house before one of those members comes (back) here to (probably) continue treatment #I need to entirely refigure my like. Life work plans. But feel like I can't while we're coping with family health crisis #And I have been on my period for going on four weeks now #So I also need to snag a same-day apt with my pcp about that #And while it is PROBABLY stress or thyroid or pcos bullshit #The anxiety brain fire alarm is convinced it's cervical cancer #Because what we need right now is a third active cancer diagnosis! #Plus (probably) anemia from 3+ weeks of blood loss is making me hella lethargic #When I need to be cleaning house. And getting up early to get a same day Dr apt. #aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah

[everybodysinvited]

All you need to know about cervical screenings!

All you need to know about your cervical screening or 'smear test' appointment. If you're like me and have recently turned 25, you may have received a letter saying it's time for your first cervical screening! But what is it for? Who needs it and what actually happens during the exam?

💗 This exam is for anyone with a cervix, this includes trans, non-binary, intersex and other GNC folks! Please note that if you are GNC and your medical records have changed, please double check with your GP that your medical records state you are applicable for this exam as sometimes you can be missed and you wont get notified for your next screening, you will need to arrange it yourself.

💗 Hopefully this little guide will answer some questions and give you some tips for how you can best prepare to make this exam less daunting. If you have any further questions about your cervical screening, please speak to your GP or sexual health clinic! 😊

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#everybodys invited #sex education #sex educator #rshe #sex ed for grownups #self care #sex ed #sexualhealth #cervical screening #reproductive health #healthcare #gnc healthcare #id in alt text #id included #trans healthcare #intersex healthcare #nonbinary healthcare #nonbinary #trans #intersex #womens health #female health #gnc

[oleanatraynor]

Hello! I’ve been so ill this past few weeks and been hospitalized because of medical concerns. Found out that I have a tumor and it was already malignant. I have a Stage 2A Cervical Cancer and needs help ASAP. 🥺

GOAL: $1800

Hey, so um.... This is the second kind of post I received asking for monetary help, and i don't want to think this, but are they genuine? Can you guys tell?

Also @groovywinnernerd , I am minor, so i can't help you financially. However like I did with a previous ask, I can tag this with sufficient tags so that the right ppl find this and hopefully helpful.

Also how should donors send you money?

I genuinely hope you get whatever help it is that you need

#help #send help #monetary aid #healthcare #health and wellness #health & fitness #mental health #happy to aid #donations #donate if you can #please donate #medical concerns #cervical cancer #stage 2A? idk abt cancer #tumor #malignant #best wishes #gofundme

[thegaylink]

I hate TikTok because I made a video saying that the fact that the only way to detect cervical cancer was to pry open the vagina and swab is ridiculous, and said there should be more options. And if we really cant get any other options, at least find a way to do biopsies through the skin like you would a liver or Lung biopsy for people who experience traumatic events and/or SA and cannot do vaginal exams and i got ATTACKED in the comments saying i was "so fucking dumb" and "dramatic". One person said that we had a system that works and "they have more important things to worry about" and it just goes to show that people really do not care about people the way they should. You should WANT other people to have good medical experiences. You should WANT people to have a positive relationship with medicine and doctors. You should want people to have OPTIONS when it comes to their health! One person said I was "embarrassing myself" after I said "options are so incredibly important, especially when dealing with procedures like this" and I genuinely cannot fathom how caring about other people is considered "embarrassing." It is not unreasonable to say that in this day and age, with how technology and medically advanced we've gotten, we should have more than one method to screen for cervical cancer in AFAB individuals.

#afab things #afab health #cancer #cancer awareness #cervical #cervix #cervical cancer #pap smear #tw: sa mention #medicine #women health #health #health care #health problem

[thirddeadlysin]

hey friends! have you heard? public health scotland announced that they've found no cases of cervical cancer in women who were fully vaccinated against HPV

great news for those scottish women, but it's great news for people of all genders! because all genders can be vaccinated against HPV, which causes head, neck, mouth, throat, cervical, anal, and penile cancers, and this specific vaccination prevents something like 45-100% of HPV-positive cancers

in the US, all genders are eligible for vaccination to age 45 (and you may be able to be vaccinated beyond that by a well-educated and understanding pharmacist or doctor). you can be vaccinated even if you've had HPV because the latest shot protects against 9 different strains!

most insurance in the US will pay for the vaccine (it's 3 jabs over 6 months or so) because it's preventative and preventative treatment coverage is mandated by the ACA/Obamacare

this verywell health post is a good resource if you have questions!

unfortunately i don't know much about eligibility or availability in other countries but would absolutely welcome more info from people who do!!

cervical cancer is one of the leading causes of death in young people with cervixes worldwide, but HPV also causes debilitating and fatal cancers of the mouth, throat, ass, and penis. since nearly three out of every four people will contract HPV by age 40, with this one vaccine we have the ability to basically wipe out almost all of the cancers it causes

#public health #psa #important #cervical cancer #hpv #gardasil #vaccination #sorry for the lousy capitalization and probably spelling but firefox mobile and tumblr fucking hate each other

[failfemme]

they should invent a pap smear that isn’t like that

[harryssanc]

Colposcopy

so on Wednesday I had the absolute joy of having this hellish procedure... Without any other pain relief than what I've been taking for 15 months for pelvic pain. Anyways I wanted to explain what it's like and get it out there because I've just been kind of numb and traumatized from the whole thing. First I had some fun swabs done and opened up to do internal swabs. Then some acid was put on to my cervical ectropion to treat it and it wasn't that bad.

But next came the silver nitrate which was hell. It burned. Then more fun news, due to how abnormal my cervix is I was recommended a punch biopsy. Now I'm talking a 5 inch or more needle that I had to cough on to take a small piece off for testing. Then more silver nitrate to cauterize the bleeding from the biopsy needle.

It was excruciating. I cried. I was scared to moved after it was all done. Gas and air would be perfect for this but no I'm supposed to just deal with the pain. Not fair. Fucking fed up of medical care. They fucking assaulted me without anything to help me with it. Disgusted. Traumatized fr

#chronic illness #chronic pain #Health #healthcare #reproductive health #UK #NHS #cervical cancer #cervix #Biopsy #Colposcopy

[helenwhiteart-blog]

Cervical instability at the core of fibromyalgia?

I just want to pick up the thread of cervical instability and its relationship with chronic pain again, as written about just the other day in the context of covid (having found numerous suggestions that covid can aggravate or even instigate cervical instability). In particular, I want to look at how this one, often unnoticed, structural issue might very well be lurking there right at the very…

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#articles #cervical instability #cervical instability and fibromyalgia #chronic health conditions potential cause #dysautonomia #ehlers danlos sydrome #fibromyalgia #Hypermobility #PoTS #proprioception #proprioceptive dysfunction #tension myositis syndrome (TMS) #text neck #vagus nerve #what causes fibromyalgia?

[frameacloud]

Kattari, S. K., Gross, E. B., Harner, V., Andrus, E., Stroumsa, D., Moravek, M. B., & Brouwer, A. (2023). "'Doing it on my own terms': Transgender and nonbinary adults' experiences with HPV self-swabbing home testing kits." Women's reproductive health (Philadelphia, Pa.), 10(4), 496–512. https://doi.org/10.1080/23293691.2022.2094737 Free full text: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10720596/

#nonbinary #transgender #transmasculine #FTM #HPV #STI test #sexually transmitted infections #rated PG-13 #study #academic article #sex education #relevant for transgender men and trans masculine nonbinary people and others on the female to male spectrum #cervical cancer #pelvic exam #health

[thefairylights]

I now know three people I see daily who have to have biopsies done for cervical and ovarian cancers.

Please just go get your yearly. Please don’t put it off. If you have a strange symptom or even if it is just a discomfort of sorts, please go and get it checked out.

A half hour at max appointment seems better than potential suffering and death.

#:( #cancer prevention #ovarian cancer #cervical cancer #health

[sunrisehospital]

What are Sign and Risk Factor of Cervical Cancer ? Which Hospital Cerivcal Cancer Specialist in Delhi?

Cervical cancer is a significant health concern affecting women worldwide. While advancements in medical science have improved our understanding of the disease and its prevention, it remains crucial for women to be aware of the signs and risk factors associated with cervical cancer. Early detection can greatly increase the chances of successful treatment. In this article, we will explore the signs and risk factors of cervical cancer.

Signs of Cervical Cancer

Abnormal Vaginal Bleeding: One of the most common signs of cervical cancer is abnormal vaginal bleeding. This can manifest as bleeding between menstrual periods, after intercourse, or after menopause. Any unexplained vaginal bleeding should be promptly reported to a healthcare provider.

Pelvic Pain: Persistent, unexplained pelvic pain or discomfort can be a sign of cervical cancer. This pain may occur during intercourse or at other times and should not be ignored.

Pain During Intercourse: Pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse, known as dyspareunia, can also be indicative of cervical cancer. It may occur due to the growth of tumors in the cervix.

Unusual Vaginal Discharge: An unusual vaginal discharge that is watery, bloody, or has a foul odor may be a sign of cervical cancer. It is essential to differentiate between normal vaginal discharge and unusual changes.

Painful Urination: Cervical cancer Treatment in Delhi can sometimes cause urinary symptoms, including painful urination. However, this is less common than other symptoms and can also be caused by various other conditions.

Fatigue and Weight Loss: As with many cancers, cervical cancer can cause general symptoms like fatigue and unexplained weight loss. These symptoms are often seen in advanced stages of the disease.

Risk Factors of Cervical Cancer

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection: HPV is the leading risk factor for cervical cancer. It is a common sexually transmitted infection that can lead to changes in cervical cells, potentially progressing to cancer over time. Vaccination against HPV is available and recommended for young individuals to reduce this risk.

Smoking: Smoking is a significant risk factor for cervical cancer. Women who smoke are more likely to develop the disease and have a higher chance of it progressing to an advanced stage.

Weak Immune System: A weakened immune system, often due to conditions like HIV/AIDS or immunosuppressive medications, can increase the risk of cervical cancer. A robust immune system helps the body fight off HPV infections.

Early Age of Sexual Activity: Engaging in sexual activity at an early age, particularly before the age of 18, increases the risk of exposure to HPV and, consequently, cervical cancer.

Multiple Sexual Partners: Having multiple sexual partners can increase the risk of HPV infection, which is a primary cause of cervical cancer. Cervical Cancer Doctor in Delhi

Family History: Women with a family history of cervical cancer may have a higher risk due to possible genetic factors or shared environmental exposures.

Oral Contraceptive Use: Long-term use of oral contraceptives (birth control pills) may slightly increase the risk of cervical cancer. However, this risk decreases after stopping their use.

Socioeconomic Factors: Limited access to healthcare and regular screenings can also increase the risk, as cervical cancer may not be detected in its early stages.

Sunrise hospital has the Cervical Cancer Specialist in Delhi.

#health #cervical cancer