Mammogram & Pap Smear: Myself

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Not So Great News at My Ob-gyn Appt Yesterday!

T.F. asks from Los Angeles

So I had a pap smear and rectal exam yesterday. Dr. said I tested positive for blood in my stool and I need to get a colonoscopy! After he told me it could be colon c...

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Did You Have a Mammogram While Still Breastfeeding?

L.L. asks from New York

Two weeks ago I noticed a pea-size nodule in my left breast while I was nursing my son. It wasn't tender and was located close to the middle of my breast bone but def...

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First-time Mammogram

S.W. asks from San Francisco

Hi everyone - I just made an appointment for my first mammogram (nothing is wrong, it's just a baseline) and am really nervous about it. I'm not sure what to expect,...

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Is It Really Necessary for a 16 Year Old Virgin to Have a Female Exam and Pap?

M.S. asks from Portland

My step daughter's mom has scheduled a female exam and pap. I STRONGLY disagree that this is necessary, as she is a virgin and has not even gotten close to being sex...

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Lump in Breast Sent for a Mammogram

C.C. asks from Los Angeles

I have a lump in my breast that I noticed about 2 mo ago. Today I had a doctors appt for a physical and he did a breast exam. He said oh yeah I feel that and immediat...

14

Sliding Fee Scale at Planned Parenthood

E.V. asks from Phoenix

Hello. Few days ago I had this abdominal pain and I posted here about that. We didn't go to ER at that time because our insurance representative wasn't helpful at t...

7

Health Insurance

S.E. asks from Dallas

Hi moms. I'm seeking health insurance for my family. My company just closed down and Cobra payments is just not an option for us. Has anyone had any luck in findin...

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Health Check, First Mammogram, and Other Cancer Checks (Sorry, a Little TMI)

D.K. asks from Cincinnati

I currently live in Japan. Our town has sent me coupons for a free health check which includes various cancer checks. I haven't had a regular health check in many...

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Biopsy?

A.J. asks from Dallas

Hey ladies just a quick question.... does a biopsy hurt? my pap smear came back abnormal for the second time and now I have to have a biopsy, does it hurt? should I t...

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First Mammogram Next Week ... What to Expect

M.J. asks from Sacramento

I turn 40 next week and will be getting my first mammogram. Can anyone share their experiences with the exam? I've heard not to wear deodorant, but wasn't sure if the...