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     • The Pap test is not performed any differently in pregnancy, as it is not invasive and only swabs cells from the outside part of the cervix, Dr. Shepherd says.
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   Is a Pap test invasive in pregnancy?

   • The Pap test is not performed any differently in pregnancy, as it is not invasive and only swabs cells from the outside part of the cervix, Dr. Shepherd says. “There may be some extra spotting or light bleeding due to the cervix being a little bit inflamed and fragile in pregnancy, but this is not dangerous,” she says.

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   How does a Pap test work if I'm Pregnant?

   • Whether you're pregnant or not, a Pap test is performed when your health care provider puts a metal or plastic instrument called a speculum into your vagina, separating its walls so that they can get to your cervix.

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   When should a Pap test be done during pregnancy?

   • Close monitoring is needed so that you and your health professional can make the best treatment decisions at each stage of the pregnancy. An abnormal Pap test may be evaluated further with colposcopy. This may be done during pregnancy or after delivery. If colposcopy shows normal tissue, then a repeat Pap test or colposcopy may be done later.

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   Is a Pap smear safe during pregnancy?

   • If you need a Pap smear during pregnancy, a Pap test is completely safe during pregnancy and will not hurt your baby. "The most important message is that this test saves lives and should be looked at as very crucial to both the health of a mother and her baby," says Dr. Shepherd. Emilia Benton is a Houston-based freelance writer and editor.

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   What if a Pap test is abnormal?

   • An abnormal Pap test may be evaluated further with colposcopy. This may be done during pregnancy or after delivery. If colposcopy shows normal tissue, then a repeat Pap test or colposcopy may be done later. Having a second test depends on the type of abnormalities reported on the first Pap test.

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3. cancer.ca › prostate › treatmentHormone therapy for prostate cancer - Canadian Cancer Society

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   Hormone therapy alone can't cure prostate cancer, but it can shrink tumours, slow the growth of cancer cells and help you live longer. You may have hormone therapy to: treat cancer that has spread outside of the prostate (called locally advanced or metastatic prostate cancer)

4. www.mayoclinic.org › tests-procedures › hormoneHormone therapy for prostate cancer - Mayo Clinic

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   Hormone therapy for prostate cancer is a treatment that stops the male hormone testosterone from being produced or reaching prostate cancer cells. Most prostate cancer cells rely on testosterone to help them grow. Hormone therapy causes prostate cancer cells to die or to grow more slowly. Hormone therapy for prostate cancer may involve medications ...

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   Hormone therapy for prostate cancer is used to stop your body from producing the male hormone testosterone, which fuels the growth of prostate cancer cells. Your doctor may recommend hormone therapy for prostate cancer as an option at different times and for different reasons during your cancer treatment. Hormone therapy can be used: 1. In advanced...

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   Side effects of hormone therapy for prostate cancer can include: 1. Loss of muscle mass 2. Increased body fat 3. Loss of sex drive 4. Erectile dysfunction 5. Bone thinning, which can lead to broken bones 6. Hot flashes 7. Decreased body hair, smaller genitalia and growth of breast tissue 8. Fatigue 9. Changes in behavior 10. Problems with metabolis...

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   As you consider hormone therapy for prostate cancer, discuss your options with your doctor. Approaches to hormone therapy for prostate cancer include: 1. Medications that stop your body from producing testosterone.Certain medications — known as luteinizing hormone-releasing hormone (LHRH) or gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) agonists and antago...

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   LHRH agonists and antagonists

   LHRHagonist and antagonist medications stop your body from producing testosterone. These medications are injected under your skin or into a muscle monthly, every three months or every six months. Or they can be placed as an implant under your skin that slowly releases medication over a longer period of time. These medications include: 1. Leuprolide (Eligard, Lupron Depot, others) 2. Goserelin (Zoladex) 3. Triptorelin (Trelstar) 4. Histrelin (Vantas) 5. Degarelix (Firmagon) Testosterone levels...

   Anti-androgens

   Anti-androgens block testosterone from reaching cancer cells. These oral medications are usually prescribed along with an LHRH agonist or before taking an LHRHagonist. Anti-androgens include: 1. Bicalutamide (Casodex) 2. Nilutamide (Nilandron) 3. Flutamide

   Orchiectomy

   You'll be given anesthetics to numb your groin area. The surgeon makes an incision in your groin and extracts the entire testicle through the opening, then repeats the procedure for your other testicle. Prosthetic testicles can be inserted if you choose. All surgical procedures carry a risk of pain, bleeding and infection. Orchiectomy is usually performed as an outpatient procedure and doesn't require hospitalization. Typically, no additional hormone therapy is required after orchiectomy.

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   You'll meet with your cancer doctor regularly for follow-up visits while you're taking hormone therapy for prostate cancer. Your doctor will ask about any side effects you're experiencing. Many side effects can be controlled. Depending on your circumstances, you may undergo tests to monitor your medical situation and watch for cancer recurrence or ...

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   Feb 15, 2021 · The Pap test is not performed any differently in pregnancy, as it is not invasive and only swabs cells from the outside part of the cervix, Dr. Shepherd says.

   • Author: Emilia Benton

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7. www.webmd.com › prostate-cancer › hormone-treatmentHormone Treatment for Prostate Cancer: What to Expect - WebMD

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   May 27, 2024 · Hormone therapy is a type of prostate cancer treatment that stops your body from making these hormones or letting them reach cancer cells. The cells then die or grow more slowly. It’s also...

8. www.healthlinkbc.ca › health-topics › abnormal-papAbnormal Pap Test While Pregnant - HealthLink BC

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   If you have invasive cervical cancer, it must be treated as soon as possible. It's harder to manage because of the concern for the outcome of both you and your baby. Treatment will be managed by a team of health professionals who specialize in cancer and high-risk pregnancies.

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   Apr 10, 2024 · Hormone therapy is a common treatment for advanced prostate cancer or cancer that has returned after treatment. Hormone therapy can involve taking medications or surgically removing your...

10. www.cancer.org.au › screening-in-pregnancy14. Screening in pregnancy - Cancer Council

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    Jun 30, 2022 · Consensus-based recommendation*. REC14.5: Colposcopy during pregnancy. The aim of colposcopy in pregnant women is to exclude the presence of invasive cancer and to reassure them that their pregnancy will not be affected by the presence of an abnormal cervical screening test result. Practice point.