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Pap Tests Are NOT Mandatory

Posted on April 23, 2016 by

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All cancer screening is optional, including pap tests to screen for cervical cancer.  Unfortunately, some women mistakenly believe pap tests are mandatory. The mistaken belief that pap tests are mandatory is mainly due to the fact some doctors fail to … Continue reading →

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Saying “No” to a Pap Test

Posted on October 28, 2014 by

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Every time I go to a walk in clinic the doctor asks me “When was your last pap test?” Even though my reasons for visiting have nothing to do with my reproductive organs — once I went because of a … Continue reading →

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When Doctors Won’t Take “No” for an Answer

Posted on May 20, 2014 by

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People were outraged when the furtive practice of performing pelvic exams without consent on anesthetized women undergoing surgery came to light.  People discovered that women who were admitted to hospital for surgery were not being informed that their vaginas could … Continue reading →

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Top Five Reasons for Opting Out of Pap Tests

Posted on April 19, 2014 by

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For years women have been presented with only one side of the story when it comes to pap tests to screen for cervical cancer. The ways in which pap tests are presented have led many women to believe that they … Continue reading →

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Pap Test Coercion Getting More Attention

Posted on January 9, 2014 by

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When women visit a doctor they often are not going for the purpose of a pap smear, but find themselves having one anyway.  Frequently this is not because women have asked for one but because their doctor has told them … Continue reading →

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