Expert Perspectives on Cervical Cancer and STI Screenings
Kameelah Phillips, MD, FACOG, NCMP, explores comprehensive strategies for improving detection, management, and patient education surrounding vaginitis, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and cervical cancer, emphasizing the importance of advanced screening methods, health care provider–patient communication, and empowering individuals to advocate for their sexual health.
EP. 1: Importance of STI Screening to Detect Uncommon Infections
November 27th 2024Kameelah Phillips, MD, FACOG, NCMP, discusses how advances in molecular testing have improved the diagnosis and management of vaginitis and sexually transmitted infections like Mycoplasma genitalium and trichomoniasis, emphasizing the importance of education and awareness to promote better screening practices.
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EP. 2: Addressing Challenges in Accessing Traditional STI Screening Options
December 3rd 2024The panelist discusses how asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can silently impact overall health, emphasizing the importance of comprehensive screening and education, particularly for less known STIs like trichomoniasis and Mycoplasma genitalium, while exploring how newer testing methods like nucleic acid amplification testing (NAAT) can address challenges in traditional screening access and improve patient care.
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