Regular pap smears for cervical cancer prevention save lives by detecting HPV and precancerous cells called cervical dysplasia long before cancer develops.
Rather than an infection, IC/BPS is a chronic inflammatory condition. It is thought to be due to the bladder being deficient in its normal “slime layer”, a mucous-like coating that keeps the bladder from being irritated by urine.
Most of the time spent at an obstetric visit with your healthcare provider is used for education, counseling, reviewing normals/abnormals, and answering any questions...