Melinda Gutierrez+FollowAt-Home Cervical Cancer Test? Yes, Please!Big news: the FDA just approved the Teal Wand, an at-home cervical cancer test for women 25-65. No more awkward doctor visits—just screen for HPV (the main cause of cervical cancer) from your couch. It’s as accurate as a Pap smear, and 86% of women in the study said they’d actually keep up with screenings if they could do it at home. Kits start shipping in June, and insurance options are in the works. Game changer! #WomensHealth #CervicalCancer #FDA #HealthcareInnovation #HPV #Health111Share
Melinda Gutierrez+FollowAt-Home HPV Test? No More Awkward Pap!Raise your hand if you’ve ever dreaded the speculum at your annual exam. The FDA just approved the Teal Wand, an at-home HPV test that works like a tampon—no stirrups, no awkward doctor’s visit. Just collect your sample at home and mail it in. It’s rolling out in California first, then nationwide. While it doesn’t totally replace Pap smears, it’s a huge step for anyone who’s put off cervical cancer screening. Finally, some innovation for women’s health! #WomensHealth #HPV #CervicalCancer #HealthInnovation #SelfCare #Health10Share
shermandarlene+FollowAt-Home Pap Smears Are Finally Here!Cervical cancer screening just got a major glow-up: the FDA approved the Teal Wand™, the first at-home self-collection device for cervical cancer screening in the US. No more awkward clinic visits—just order the kit, collect your sample at home, and get telehealth support if you need it. It’s as accurate as the doctor’s office and could help more women stay on top of their health. Would you try this instead of the traditional Pap? #WomensHealth #CervicalCancer #HealthInnovation #TealWand #FDAApproved #Health13945Share
Ryan Cunningham+FollowCervical Cancer Test—Now DIY!Game-changer alert: the FDA just approved the first at-home cervical cancer test kit! No more awkward doctor visits—just order the Teal Wand, swab at home, and mail it in. It checks for HPV, the virus behind most cervical cancers. You’ll need a prescription (easy to get online), and it’s launching in California first. Finally, screening that fits your schedule! #HealthNews #WomensHealth #CervicalCancer #HPV #FDAApproved #SelfCare #Health150Share
Aaron Rodriguez+FollowAt-Home Cervical Cancer Test? Yes, Really!Game-changer alert: The FDA just approved the first-ever at-home cervical cancer test kit! Now, you can collect your own sample with the Teal Wand and send it off to a lab—no awkward doctor visits required. It’s prescription-only for now and rolling out in California first, but this could make life SO much easier for women who put off screenings. Would you try it? #WomensHealth #CervicalCancer #HealthInnovation #FDAApproved #SelfCare #Health71Share
Benjamin Jackson+FollowWould You Try At-Home HPV Tests?Cervical cancer is way more common in women with HIV, but a new Danish study found that half of eligible women were down to try an at-home HPV self-sampling kit. The best part? 80% actually sent their samples back! But here’s the catch: even when the test came back positive, less than half followed up for more care. Self-sampling could be a game-changer, but getting people to stick with the process is still a big hurdle. #WomensHealth #HPV #HIV #CervicalCancer #HealthInnovation #Health80Share
