Ambulatory Gynecology

Article Abstract:

Emergency contraception can be very effective and should be more widely available. New methods of screening women for cervical cancer are more expensive than a Pap test and may not be cost-effective. Bacterial vaginosis, a bacterial infection of the vagina, can increase the risk of premature labor, premature rupture of membranes, low birth weight, uterine infection, and pelvic inflammatory disease. It may be cost-effective to screen all pregnant women and treat women with bacterial vaginosis even if they have no symptoms.

Health aspects, Innovations, Evaluation, Vaginosis, Contraceptives, Postcoital, Postcoital contraceptives

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Potential health and economic impact of adding a human papillomavirus vaccine to screening programs

Article Abstract:

A vaccine against human papillomavirus (HPV) may be cost-effective when combined with regular Pap tests to detect cervical cancer. HPV has been linked to cervical cancer. According to hypothetical models, the most cost-effective method would be to vaccinate all women at the age of 24 and begin Pap testing every two years.

Models, Prevention, Cost benefit analysis, Papillomavirus infections, Viral vaccines

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Incidence of Pap Test Abnormalities Within 3 Years of a Normal Pap Test--United States, 1991-1998

Article Abstract:

Most women who have one or two normal Pap smears can probably go for three years before they have another Pap test. This was the conclusion of researchers who analyzed data from the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program between 1991 and 1998.

United States, Research, Usage

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