The Healthy Woman Workshop: Lesson 3 - The Healthy Woman Workshop

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The Healthy Woman Workshop Lesson 3 - The Healthy Woman Workshop From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health How did you do last week? Did you learn something to help you prevent disease or infection? This week we talk about going to the gynecologist, your Pap smear, breast health, and mammograms. See you next week, when we will learn about exercise, diet, and nutrition. Have a great week! The Basics Going to the Gynecologist In this lesson we examine what you should expect during your annual pelvic examination, and learn some important tips that can help ensure accurate Pap smear results. Understanding Your Pap Smear Results Once you have visited your gynecologist, your Pap smear will be sent to a laboratory for evaluation. In this lesson we learn just what all the mumble-jumble is about and find out how to understand Pap smear terminology. Mammography Screening A mammogram is an x-ray of the breast and surrounding tissues which can effectively detect cancers long before you might feel a change during your monthly breast self- exam. Find out what to expect during a mammogram of your breasts. A Few Things You Should Know About Lumps, Bumps, and Pain Most breast lumps are not breast cancer! This lesson explains what benign fibrocystic breast disease is, and offers tips for reducing the symptoms. Understanding Menstruation The focus of this lesson is helping you to understand the interaction between your reproductive organs -- the uterus, the cervix, the vagina, the ovaries, and the fallopian tubes -- and the role hormones play in your monthly cycle. Gynecologist Fear and Anxiety How do you feel about going to your gynecologist? Does just the thought of your annual exam, or your first visit to the gynecologist make you cringe? You are definitely not alone! Find out what the fear and anxiety is all about in this lesson. Which Menstrual Hygiene Product is Best for You? We take a look at the various products on the market for women on their periods. Further Resources GYN Exam Resources Links that explore issues surrounding your annual gynecological exam. This email is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Missing a lesson? Click here. About U. is our collection of free online courses designed to help you learn a new skill, solve a problem, get something done, or just learn more about your world. Sign up now, and we will email you lessons on a daily or weekly basis. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to the About.com 'The Healthy Woman Workshop' email. If you wish to unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Advertisement