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Importance of HPV Screening

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What are the benefits and limitations of HPV self-collection, and who is it particularly designed for?

How does the sensitivity of HPV self-collection compare with traditional collection methods?

How can education about HPV and HPV screening influence screening rates?

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.

Kameelah 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.

Importance of STI Screening to Detect Uncommon Infections

The 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.

Addressing Challenges in Accessing Traditional STI Screening Options

Kameelah Phillips, MD, FACOG, NCMP, discusses how cervical cancer remains a significant health concern, emphasizing current incidence and prevalence rates, the critical importance of regular screenings in early detection and prevention, and the recommended guidelines for cervical cancer screening during well-woman visits.

Recommended Guidelines for Cervical Cancer Screening

The panelist discusses the cautions around recent FDA approvals on human papillomavirus (HPV) self-collection, including limitations and sensitivity while emphasizing the importance of patients continuing to see their OB/GYN regularly.

Importance of HPV Screening

EP: 1.Importance of STI Screening to Detect Uncommon Infections

EP: 2.Addressing Challenges in Accessing Traditional STI Screening Options

EP: 3.Recommended Guidelines for Cervical Cancer Screening

EP: 4.Importance of HPV Screening