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How Often are Routine Doctor Visits Recommended: OB/GYN, Dentist, Optometrist/Opthamologist, Dermatologist, and others?

by Veronica
Posted: Sun., June 29, 2008, 12:39 pm
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Topics: Eyes, Ears, Nose & Throat, Reproductive System, Skin Conditions, Skin, Hair, and Nails, Vision, check up, Dermatologist, doctor visit, Healthy Living, list of doctors, OB/GYN, opthamologist, optometrist, Prevention, routine
     

I know that I am suppsed to visit my OB/GYN once/year for a Pap Smear and to get a refill on my birth control pills. I also know that I am supposed to go to my dentist/dental hygienist every 6 months for a dental cleaning and checkup.

I am wondering if there is a list of recommended preventative screenings or "check ups" that we are supposed to get, for certain ages (from an unbiased source)? (For instance, is my dentist wanting to make money from seeing me twice a year, or is this medically necessary)?
     
     
     
     
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Cervical Cancer Prevention

by AnnaB
Posted: Mon., April 7, 2008, 02:29 pm
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Topics: Cervical Cancer, cervical cancer, HPV, HPV Test, OB/GYN, pap smear, prevention, STD, STD -- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
     
Have you had an HPV test with your annual Pap test? I recently found out that the Pap test misses women with precancerous cells 15-50% of the time. Combining the HPV Test with the Pap for women over 30 increases accuracy to nearly 100%. Here's a quick clip about the test. You can ask for it along with your pap-- you don't have to do anything extra. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=624S8eU_9...

     
     
     
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