Doctor Explains HPV, Cervix Cancer, Pap Smears | This info could save your life...

Recently, there’s been a lot of talk about the pain of exams and procedures involving the cervix - important, needed conversations for women and AFAB folks whose medical pain is often overlooked. But today, I’d like to emphasize why cervical exams and regular pap smears are SO important. As painful as they can be, they are powerful tools that can help us detect and prevent not just infections, but potentially deadly cancers. Referenced Videos: HPV + HPV Vaccines:    • HPV SERIES   00:00 Intro 1:13 What is the cervix? 1:40 What is HPV? 3:31 Why cervical cancer screenings matter 8:16 Pap smear results explanations 10:11 Abnormal results explanation 16:47 Treatment options 20:08 Outro Watch next: Busting health myths:    • Myth Busting   Andrea Yates:    • The Horrifying Andrea Yates Postpartum Psy...   Become a channel Membryo to connect & access perks!    / @mamadoctorjones   MDJ Secret Second Channel:    / @mdjclips   🍑🍆 Beducated is an INCREDIBLE platform with inclusive, evidence-based courses on pleasure - use my affiliate link https://fas.st/t/T9cj1r6A and gift yourself with education you'll enjoy for life. 👅💦 I stream on Twitch weekly (usually Sundays):   / mamadoctorjones   - Playlist of full-length Twitch streams for channel membryos:    • Full-Length Live Streams   FOLLOW ME ON SOCIAL: Instagram:   / mamadoctorjones   Twitter:   / mamadoctorjones   TikTok:   / mamadoctorjones   ** The information in this video is intended to serve as educational information and is not intended or implied to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. All content, including text, graphics, images, and information, contained in this video is for general information purposes only and does not replace a consultation with your own doctor/advanced practice provider. ** +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++