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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health This week we discuss how to have accurate Pap smear results, what to expect at the GYN, why you need to have regular mammograms, and fibrocystic breasts. We also invite you to share your health stories, and talk about other important health issues for today's woman. Have a healthy week! Tracee How To Prepare For Your Pap Smear Pap smears are an important screening tool for cervical cancer. All women should have annual Pap smears beginning at age 21, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. Women 21 to 29 should get a Pap every two years, then annually from ages 30 to 64. Learn how to prepare for accurate Pap smear results. See More About:  pms  sexual health  gynecologist appointment What To Expect When You See Your GYN Have you ever been to an obstetrician/gynecologist or OB/GYN for a pelvic exam and Pap test? If your answer is "no" and you are 21 or older, pick up your phone today and make an appointment with your doctor or a family planning clinic in your area. On the other hand, if your answer is "yes," then how long has it been since your last Pap smear and pelvic exam? See More About:  gynecologist appointment  pelvic exams  pap smears Breast Cancer 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. Mammography can detect breast changes which could signify very early breast cancer. See More About:  breast cancer  cancer  breast health Benign Fibrocystic Breast Disease Fibrocystic breast disease is usually a benign (non-cancerous) condition. Symptoms include swollen, tender breasts, and/or one or more lumps. Frequently, symptoms worsen just before a woman's menstrual cycle and lessen near the end. For the majority of women these symptoms are a temporary discomfort; however, some women experience severe pain. See More About:  treatments of fibrocystic breasts  menstrual cycle  painful breasts Women's Health Ads Health Women 'S Health Womans Health Care Mens Health Clinic Child Health News Featured Articles How To Perform Breast Self Exam Urinary Tract Infections Abnormal Uterine Bleeding 12 Ways To Prevent Vaginal Infections What Is Colposcopy? What Stress Is Doing To Your Health   More from About.com Over the Counter Cold Medications How to choose the right medication for your cold and flu symptoms. More> Should Kids Get Flu Shots? Think your child is too healthy to need a flu shot? Think again. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Reader Stories How Do You Cope With Pain During Sex? How Do You Cope With Pregnancy Symptoms Share Your Uterine Fibroid Tumor Story Advertisement