The anti-cancer HPV vaccine Gardasil 9, previously approved only for people aged 9 through 26, has now been given the go-ahead by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for women and men aged 27 through 45. FDA officials said that the expanded application of the vaccine would prevent thousands of cases of cancer caused by… Continue reading News Alert: HPV Vaccine Approved for People 27 to 45
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More Treatment Needed for Post-Menopausal Women Suffering Painful Intercourse
Although vaginal atrophy is a common condition for post-menopausal women, treatments for the ailment are still underused, according to a new survey. Vulvar and vaginal atrophy (VVA), the thinning of the vaginal walls caused by decreased estrogen, cause painful intercourse. A new survey shows that , despite educational efforts, women’s willingness to discuss this problem… Continue reading More Treatment Needed for Post-Menopausal Women Suffering Painful Intercourse