Sexual Health

What Do Abnormal Pap Smear Results Mean?

Sexual Health, Womens HealthBy Care for Womens Medical Group April 16, 2026

A Pap smear is a routine screening test that examines cells from the cervix under a microscope. Its purpose is to catch abnormal cell changes early, before they have a chance to develop into cervical cancer. A human papillomavirus (HPV) test, which is sometimes done at the same time, checks for high-risk strains of HPV…

Common STIs and How To Avoid Them

Sexual HealthBy Care for Womens Medical Group July 5, 2022

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in the United States are on the rise. Although many STIs are preventable, there are more than 20 million estimated new cases in the United States each year. Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Human Papillomavirus (HPV) continue to be the most common STIs experienced. Here is a closer look at the ins and…