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High-risk HPV Strains

High-risk HPV Strains

Dr. Alberto Sirven, Medical Director of the West Kendall OB/GYN Program and Women and Infant Credentials Committee Chairman with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, explains there are four mainly strains to diagnose Human Papillomavirus (HPV): 6, 11, 16, and 18. “6 …

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Gynecological Cancers

Gynecological Cancers

Kristina Rua, Patient Nurse Navigator with Miami Cancer Institute, says other types of gynecological cancers are cervical cancer, endometrial cancer, and fallopian cancer. “Cervical cancer is one of the ones we are seeing a lot.”

She explains studies has shown …

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Diagnosis of HPV

Diagnosis of HPV

Pap smears are the key to diagnose HPV. Dr. Ellen Schwartzbard, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about the annual women’s visit to their gynecologist and the different guidelines for doctors to make an HPV diagnosis.…

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HPV Treatment

HPV Treatment

A lot of children don’t develop any type of infection although their moms are HPV positive. Dr. Alberto Sirven, Medical Director of the West Kendall OB/GYN Program and Women and Infant Credentials Committee Chairman with West Kendall Baptist Hospital, explains …

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HPV and Genital Warts

HPV and Genital Warts

How can genital warts be treated? Dr. Ellen Schwartzbard, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, answers this question and talks about the colposcopy results, dysplasia, and precancerous changes in the cells of the cervix.…

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HPV: Myths & Facts

HPV: Myths & Facts

What are the most common misconceptions about HPV? Dr. Ellen Schwartzbard, Obstetrician and Gynecologist with Baptist Health South Florida, talks about the cure and the consequences of having this disease and how it is related to cancer.…

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