| Publicly funded family planning clinics in Wisconsin avert 35,200 unintended pregnancies and 17,600 abortions every year. |
| Advancing women's health by creating an environment in which the public and elected officials confidently support women's health policy. |
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|  | | Cervical Health Awareness | | You know where your ears, nose, and throat are, but what about your cervix? Do you know what your cervix is and what it does? Do you know what to do to make sure you keep it healthy?
Cervical health can include things such as pap tests, cervical cancer, HPV, and other sexually transmitted diseases. Staying on top of regular gynecological exams can help doctors detect signs of cervical diseases early.
The information below has been pulled from the National Women's Health Information Center web site, www.womenshealth.gov. We hope you learn more about the importance of cervical health and how to be proactive about getting regular check ups. |
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| HPV | | | Human Papillomavirus, or HPV, is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. At least 50 percent of sexually active men and women get genital HPV at some time in their lives. High-risk types of HPV can cause growths on the tissue of a woman’s cervix, that can, over time, lead to cervical cancer. Read the frequently asked questions about Human Papillomavirus (HPV) to learn more about how to prevent this disease and how you can get tested for this infection. |
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| Cervical Cancer | | | Gynecologic cancers such as Cerivcal Cancer are diagnosed in female reproductive organs that include the uterus, ovaries, cervix, fallopian tubes, vulva, and vagina. Each year, thousands of women are diagnosed with some form of gynecologic cancer. These Frequently Asked Questions about Cervical Cancer helps you identify why you should be concerned about this type of cancer and clarify what this type of cancer is. |
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| Pap Tests | | | These Frequently Asked Questions about Pap Tests is a very detailed explanation of what pap tests are, how they are helpful, what they test for, and how often you should get them. You’ll get answers to your questions by reading this page on our web site. |
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| Douching | | Numerous studies have linked douching and sexually transmitted diseases, upper cervical infections, and the low birthweight of babies. Women who douche have 73% increased risk of pelvic inflamatory disease, a 76% increased risk of ectopic pregnancy, and an 86% increased risk of cervical cancer.* the American College of Obstericians and Gynecologists recommends that women avoid douching because it can hide symptoms of an infection or push the infection farther up into the reproductive tract.
*J. Zhang, G. Thomas, E. Leybovich. Vaginal Douching and Adverse Health Effects: A Metaanalysis.” American Journal of Public Health. 1997; 87:1201-11. |
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| Senate Votes to Make January Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in Wisconsin | | | In acknowledgement of the many hundreds of women who are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year in Wisconsin, Senator Lena Taylor introduced SJR 59, a resolution declaring January Cervical Cancer Awareness Month in Wisconsin. On January 27th, the Senate unanimously voted to pass the resolution. |
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