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Breast cancer screening. With the new guidelines from the USPSTF changing the recommendations to start screening mammograms from age 50 instead of age 40, there has been a lot of debate over the issue of screening for 40-50 year old women with mammography.
Host Louise Redknapp has just given birth She explores the the process of women wanting their body back to the pre-pregnacy state. She bring her camera crew to watch a mommy makeover procedure which includes a tummy tuck, breast lift and liposuction. She explores the mind of the patient for reasons why she feels so strongly about this body image transformation and the difficult recovery and potential risks..
Cervical Health-HPV. Human papilloma virus or HPV has a known association with cervical cancer. Not all women with HPV will have cervical cancer, but because of the increased risk, regular pap smears by a gynecologist is a good screening tool to watch for cervical cancer.
Stress Urinary Incontinence: Although common, stress incontinence is not normal. There are many treatements available, including a sling procedure, which is discussed in this video.
Pelvic Organ Prolapse refers to any organ that prolapses, but prolapse of the bladder is the most common organ. The causes of prolapse is due to weakening of the muscles of the pelvis because of childbirth, aging, excessive weight gain, chronic coughing and heavy lifting. Symptoms include a fullness in the pelvis, incontinence of urine or stool, and seeing the prolapsed organs. Cystoscopy is usually performed. A pessary is a temporary treatment and surgery can be curative.
Infertility-egg donor recipient. Women who can not conceive have feelings of depression and shame because they are unable to conceive. Egg donation allows these women to be pregnant and carry the child.
Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines: The PAP smear test is the best screeening test to look for cervical cancer in women. Dr. Fred Stehman, an OB/Gyn at Indiana University School of Medicine, reviews the guidelines for screening.
5 screening tests for women: There are 5 basic screening tests which all women need to consider with their doctor. Breast screening with a mammogram for breast cancer, PAP smear to look for cervical cancer, a bone density test, screening cholesterol profile and thyroid panel, as well as a screen for colon cancer.
Mammography screening guidelines: Dr. Megan Baker, a breast surgeon at MUSC, discusses the recommendations that the Medical Univ. of South Carolina is giving their patients for screening for breast cancer given the recent change from the USPSTF.