Screening With Pap Smears Versus Screening With HPV Tests - 347 | Menopause Taylor

We used to all get an annual pap smear to screen for cervical cancer and never stop doing so. Now you hear about guidelines that recommend a pap only every 3 years, or discontinuing pap screening at some point. You even hear about using a different screening test altogether, and getting it even less frequently than three-year intervals. What’s going on? Why all these changes? In this video, I’ll explain all these things, and let you decide what’s best for YOU.
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[@rosej9686]

Thank you for clarifying the two diagnostic tests available for cervical cancer. It seems to me that, if they had to do away with one, it should be the Pap smear, because it doesn't have the specifity of the HPV test, and it seems that specifically diagnosing cervical cancer is the aim! Great video, as always! ❤

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I'm so glad this helps you, my dear.

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

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[@experiment_lain3292]

I am so thankful I found your channel.❤

[@MenopauseTaylor]

And I am so thankful that you're her, getting the menopause education you deserve. I love every minute of delivering it to you.

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅

[@knackfulknitter]

Wow, what an eye opener! I love the props used for “the screening” and I used to only chew DoubleMint gum. Naturally, that made me smile and, yes, I remember that commercial. ☺ Much love to you, dear Barbie. 💕

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Ha! I was actually thinking about you, personally, when I shot this video. It was one of those times when I thought, "Maria will enjoy this."

[@knackfulknitter]

@@MenopauseTaylor 😂😘💕

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅

[@barbarasummers280]

and Although my sister had pap smears very regularly, she wasn't diagnosed with her endometrial cancer til it was stage 4! Which gave her one year to live, and she did! She was only 75.

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅

[@melissaculpepper7663]

Love your teaching style! You make things so clear and easy to understand! Thank you!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I am so glad that this education serves you well, my dear.

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅.

[@angelametcalfe2141]

You are just the best! You never cease to amaze me.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Well, thank you for that, my dear.

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅.

[@isasant6926]

Discovered a US company called Everlywell that sells many tests that can be done at home. And then send to a lab for testing. One of the tests is the HPV test, they are compliant with HIPPA and other security features.

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅

[@C1nderfire]

The problem is cost. Insurance doesn’t always pay for HPV testing. Same with 2D vs 3D mammograms. It’s the cheaper way only. Risking our health if we don’t have the money.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

No medical system will ever take care of you as well as you can take care of yourself. All guidelines, insurance, and national healthcare systems are all about how much money to spend on the whole population, not you individually. So, you might have to pay for some of the things your payer doesn't cover.

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅.

[@barbarasummers280]

So why did they call my cervical dysplasia Cancer in situ? Which made me have to have a total abdominal hysterectomy at 49, and I wound up wth a big bill that took years to pay off, I will say it alleviated my fibroids and issues I had with heavy bleeding, and I have felt much better. Although, it has taken me losing weight to really feel better, with intermittent fasting, low carb and movement, I am feeling so much better in my 60's.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Barbara, As I indicated in my previous response, you really need to schedule a consultation and give me all the details when you fill in the questionnaire. I cannot tailor anything to you here.

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅.

[@carolreeves1949]

You are spot on!!!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

I do my very best to be spot on.

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅

[@isasant6926]

Thank you SOOO MUCH. You are amazing. All the information you present is vital and extremely eye opening.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Thank YOU for appreciating my efforts. I love even minute of delivering this education.

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅

[@lolabarrios7985]

You should be are menopause Barbi fashion model i love your feminine fashion style so unique even on the education you give us.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Thank you so much for this, my dear.

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅..

[@mayram1156]

Will you be covering the hpv vaccine in any upcoming videos? If not could you share your thoughts on it? Thank you!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You know I'll cover everything ... always.

[@mayram1156]

@@MenopauseTaylor thank you!! Always 😉

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@mayram1156 You are ever so welcome, my dear.

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅.

[@sasha48189]

I’m 46yrs old took a Pap Test was Abnormal Did a Pelvic Ultrasound Sound,,, have a small fibroid and my doctor wanted me to do a D&C for abnormal cells I’m so scared to get this done I’m scared out of my mind,,😞😞

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Please, please, schedule consultation with me. I will help you understand everything.

[@sasha48189]

@@MenopauseTaylor How would I do that, I’m thinking about doing a Second Opinion

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅

[@cathystratfold8555]

As there are some cervical cancers that are HPV negative, even if it’s a very small percentage, wouldn’t the HPV screening alone be insufficient?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Yes, there are some cervical cancers that are not caused by HPV ... a very small percentage.

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅.

[@olinayoung6287]

Thank you 💕🌸!!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You're so very welcome!

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅

[@juliecord5409]

Your teaching is such a gift! Thank you. Is there a reason a woman could not just have a full hysterectomy once finished child bearing and at menopause age? I think I would prefer to have it done to lower breast cancer risk - not to mention lowering the risk of all the others. I see no benefit to keeping it all since I’m done bearing children and lots of upside but maybe I am missing something? I’d so prefer to only take estrogen and enjoy the overall lowered cancer risk. Is this a crazy idea? Thanks for your insight.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

This is something many women ask. There is validity in it. The goal is to maximize your benefits and minimize your risks, with everything (including surgery). If you would like to assess YOUR benefits and risks, schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I do them all online.

[@juliecord5409]

Thank you for your response. It’s really helpful. I will make an appointment to discuss further.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@juliecord5409 I look forward to meeting you and helping you, my dear.

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅.

[@christinehoffman1825]

Thank you as always 😊😊😊

[@MenopauseTaylor]

It's my pleasure ... as always.

[@lumity238]

Im so scared,im 66 and found out i have HPV ,then i get a phone call from my Doctor and said i have precancer cells and need to come in for a leep procedure May 22 , 2023 . Im still in shock. My husband i was married to for 48 years , passed away 1 year ago, we were sexually active,did he have HPV ? Now im alone and feel terrible 😔

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Please schedule a consultation with me at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I will make sure you understand absolutely everything about your situation. I do them all online.

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅

[@erinbuxton8438]

Thank you!

[@MenopauseTaylor]

It's my pleasure!

[@andyharperarbo138]

I haven't watched this as of yet, but I honestly haven't in awhile as I have been having tons of success (my healing journey) with not having hardly any perimenopause issues except some hot flashes. Now that I haven't had any periods for 2 years something amazing has occurred. And the fact that your video just showed up, I felt it a sign to share my experience with you. These past two years I have only had hot flashes, and only one or 6 a day and even then they are not too bad at all. Also I just turned 54 in Feb. 2023. So this last Saturday 3/25/23 would be my 5th week of taking MSM, and since the day I started, I haven't had any hot flashes at all. I was Plant based for 10 years, GF for 11 years. Last year I just started eating a tiny amount of meat again. You know I am just experimenting as I always have. 8) I didn't see too much of a difference with the added meat, but I try to keep the meat low and my veggies very high and my processed foods extremely low. I do not take any medications, and aiming to keep it that way. The Sulphur (MSM) seems to be allowing my everything to feel so much better, physically, mentally and that helps the rest of me. No side effects except having to cut my nails more. Lol.... and so far not one hot flash... and this is why I am sharing... I work 12 hour shifts, and so I make sure I sleep eat well and I don't worry about my oils, but I absolutely must take my Himalayan salt about twice a week otherwise I see the difference in my skin. I sweat a lot at work and on my feet for 13 hours at least a day... I also have been very diligent about practicing Urine Therapy since I have been working at this job which I enjoy because of the amount of physical and mental activity. Everyday before I walk on the floor to work, I drink about a 3/4 of a cup of my fresh urine. It was helping before the MSM, and now it seems to only enhance all the benefits. My favorite benefit of UT is that my hair is not as gray was it was before I started UT. I have been practicing Urine Therapy off and on since 2014. Now I will keep doing it every day I work and there after tell the day I die. I do not look 54 not do I feel 54 and I especially enjoy seeing more and more improvements especially now that I am taking MSM daily... find a good one, they are all not the same. Oh and my Dad took it once and already noticed his right eye sight improving and his bursitis didn't hurt as much. He is almost 80. God Bless

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Andy, This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

[@andyharperarbo138]

@@MenopauseTaylor Oh thank you for your offer, but I wasn't reaching out for help at all, but just sharing my story. MSM has helped me along with allll the other easy stuff I do to keep myself out of the doctors office. I have never been a fan of our medical community. As I am sure you are not as well. For me... No jabs no medications no mammograms no coloscopies no testing for Cancer never sick and no BS... Now if things go for a turn, perhaps I may then. Yes, everyone is different... God Bless

[@melissaculpepper7663]

@@andyharperarbo138 You’ve not learned anything from this channel, then! Without HRT, post-menopause, you are at risk for heart disease, Alzheimer’s, and osteoporosis! HRT is not, primarily, for the symptoms of menopause but for protection against said diseases. Of course, HRT is so beneficial in treatment of any symptoms of menopause.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@andyharperarbo138 No worries, my dear. I just want you to know that I'm here for you if you need me.

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅..

[@carolreeves1949]

What about Lsil & HPV negative of vaginal tissue on post menopausal women with atrophy?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

The most common reason for an abnormal pap smear in post-menopausal women is vaginal dryness due to estrogen deficiency. Vaginal dryness is vaginal atrophy. This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅

[@barbarasummers280]

So I had ASCUS at 29, and CINI at 49?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Barbara, This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

[@twinklestar1367]

If I understand correctly, not a good idea to get a pap smear done while dealing with a yeast infection, correct?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Never get a screening test when you have something going on that is going to confuse the results. Wait until you no longer have a yeast infection before getting a pap smear.

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅

[@ingevonschneider5100]

Can you get an infection with HPV through kissing or only by intercourse?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

You can get it by any means.

[@MenopauseTaylor]

@@Daydreamerr13 HPV is ubiquitous. And there are several different strains.

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅.

[@feeltheillinois]

if you have pre-cancerous cells that can become cancer can you identify them and have them removed or do you have to wait until it mutates?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

If you watch all my videos in order, you will have all the answers to these questions and more. I address everything. And the very goal is to treat BEFORE abnormalities become cancer.

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅..

[@nahidsilahian8060]

I had a Pap smear and HPV test this past November and my HPV was negative but my Pap came back ASCUS so do I redo the pap?

[@MenopauseTaylor]

Nahid, This is precisely the kind of thing for which I do one-on-one consultations. You definitely need one. I cannot tailor things specifically to you in a comment box. It requires much more information than you can give me here, and you deserve much more information than I can give you here. No two women are alike, and addressing your situation requires tailoring all the facts specifically to YOU. I do them all via online video conferencing. You can schedule at MenopauseTaylor.ME. I look forward to meeting you and helping you.

[@FatimaLawal-mx5ij]

Thanks so much *MR OBALAR* on KZbin for curing me from Herpes, keep saving lives.🇺🇸✅.