GYN exams can save your life! They protect your sexual and reproductive health. Periodic GYN exams can
- help prevent illness and discomfort
- lead to earlier detection of breast cancer and precancerous growths of the cervix — when they may be more curable
- detect sexually transmitted infections and other conditions before they cause serious damage
- detect causes of infertility that may be treated
- make pregnancy and childbirth easier
About 10,000 women in the U.S. are diagnosed with cervical cancer every year. More than 260,000 are diagnosed with breast cancer. Women who do not have regular gynecological care are up to seven times more likely to be diagnosed with cervical cancer. The survival rate for women who detect their cancers early is 79–97 percent, depending on how early. Whether you’re young or old, married or single, sexually active or not, or whether you’re lesbian, straight, or bisexual — good gynecological care can keep you healthy and may save your life.
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