Mr. Roy Ewing II+FollowCervical Screenings Just Got Less Frequent!Big update for women aged 25-49: if you test negative for HPV, you’ll now get invited for cervical screenings every 5 years instead of every 3. Experts say it’s just as safe, and it means fewer awkward appointments if you’re in the clear. If you test positive for HPV, you’ll still get checked more often. The goal? Make screening easier and help catch issues early. Don’t skip your invite—early detection saves lives! #CervicalScreening #HPV #WomensHealth #Health #BodyHealth00Share
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
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
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
