The Lowdown on Pap Tests, HPV and Pelvic Exams

On Health

Aviva Romm

Health & Fitness, Arts, Alternative Health, Medicine

4.8 • 1.4K Ratings

🗓️ 9 August 2023

⏱️ 49 minutes

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Summary

As if hopping onto an (almost always freezing cold) exam table butt-naked wasn't stressful enough, knowing what to do when it comes to Pap tests and pelvic examinations can be super confusing at any age. This week, I’m resharing a timeless episode from the On Health archives that will fill you in on everything you need to know about the Pap test, HPV, and pelvic exams. I cover why we can finally say bye-bye to routine annual pelvic exams (insert cheer here!) and how often a Pap test and HPV screening should be done. I also answer all of your burning questions about the HPV vaccine, overcoming testing fears, negative test results, and cervical cancer prevention. The great news, ladies—you can skip the shave and keep your britches on for your next annual physical exam. Let’s explore this further. For the accompanying article, go to https://avivaromm.com/pelvic-exams/ Thank you so much for taking the time to tune in to your body, yourself, and this podcast! Please share the love by sending this to someone in your life who could benefit from the kinds of things we talk about in this space. Make sure to follow along on Instagram @dr.avivaromm and go to avivaromm.com to join the conversation. Looking for supplements for yourself and your family? Find those - and your 15% discount on every order here: avivaromm.com/supplements Are you a practitioner? You might be eligible to open your own account! Head over here: us.fullscript.com/practitioner-signup/AVIVA

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0:00.0	From this stuff your mother never told you, to the stuff your doctor never learned.
0:09.3	On health is what happens when a midwife, plus a Yale trained MD, shares about all things
0:14.4	women's health.
0:15.7	From periods to menopause, sex to reproductive health politics, motherhood to mental health,
0:21.1	joined me for taboo busting conversations that demystify and destigmatize our bodies,
0:26.8	all while bridging the gap between conventional medicine and wellness.
0:30.6	Along the way, we'll be exploring the science and wisdom of how our bodies work, what makes
0:35.0	us well, what gets in the way, and how we can live our best lives on our terms.
0:40.6	When it comes to women's health and wellbeing, there's nothing we won't talk about.
0:44.3	The new medicine for women is here.
0:46.1	I'm Dr. Aviv Haram, welcome to the podcast.
0:56.5	Hi everybody, today we're going to talk about everything you need to know about the
1:00.6	PAP test, HPV and pelvic exams.
1:04.8	As if hopping onto an exam table but naked wasn't stressful enough, knowing what to do
1:10.9	about PAPs and HPV and whether you need pelvic exams can be super confusing.
1:16.8	I'm going to break it all down so you know what to say yes to, when and why, and when
1:22.0	to say thank you but no ma'am.
1:24.8	So let's start with the pelvic exam which we can actually say bye bye to.
1:30.8	The pelvic exam is that part of your gynecology appointment where your doctor, your family
1:35.6	doctor, your internist or gynecologist, or your nurse practitioner or your midwife looks
1:41.4	at and feels around in your coach with a couple of gloved and lubed fingers to make sure
1:46.7	everything is just as it should be.
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