Female health exams and issues

nonightowl · Jul 17, 2024 at 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by Discombobulated

snip: I just saw this today, apparently they’ve already got self testing in a number of countries (the Nordic progressive ones):

I was trying to quote this part but didn’t know how to fix it. We’re not as progressive as the government likes to tout, especially on women’s health.

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Discombobulated · Jul 17, 2024 at 12:59 PM

Yes I’d say many of the historically more powerful countries have become behind when it comes to health and welfare access. Uk included! They’re just talking about it now but let’s hope it’s going to become an option- as there’s no staff cost for the procedure surely it’d make economic sense too.

MuddyBoots · Jul 17, 2024 at 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by nonightowl

I was trying to quote this part but didn’t know how to fix it. We’re not as progressive as the government likes to tout, especially on women’s health.

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I get the jist that much of the country doesn't not want the US to be labeled as "progressive." I do not know what these folks have about PROGRESSive. Should we go regressive? How far in that direction? We gonna give the land back to the Natives? I'd get on board with that actually. But they should have self-testing kits.

NatalieJastrow · Jul 17, 2024 at 05:45 PM

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Originally Posted by splitimage

I went for a pap smear yesterday and it was an absolute nightmare. I hate them at the best of times but yesterday was extra horrible. I actually screamed because the specculum (sp??) hurt so much. My Dr. said I had vaginal dryness and so prescribed an estrogen cream. I am less than thrilled at the idea of having to apply it, as I know I'll feel super awkward. Sigh the joys of being an older woman.

Oh dang I haven't had a pap since menopause. And I am due. Last one was painful. But I did ask for a small speculum and lube.

Discombobulated · Jul 18, 2024 at 06:34 AM

Just to clarify, these tests are HPV testing not Pap smears. I think the idea is if you test positive for HPV they’d test further.

I just realised these test kits are already available in the UK just not on the NHS, you can buy them privately apparently. Not sure about the US though as they aren’t yet FDA approved.

MuddyBoots · Jul 18, 2024 at 10:46 AM

Looked it up and apparently it was FDA approved as the Teal Wand a couple months ago. It is available, but seems harder to get access to (have to be eligible after applying through Teal Health who gets in touch with your doc who prescribes it, and then it gets shipped to your address) Couldn't find any information on cost or if insurance would cover it or not. I'd think it'd be cheaper than a clinical screening which is also covered (in my experience, had three different insurance companies over the years and they've all covered it), so it should?

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Discombobulated Elder Member Since Oct 2019 Location: UK Posts: 5,246 (SuperPoster!) 5 12.5k hugs given	Jul 17, 2024 at 12:59 PM #27 Yes I’d say many of the historically more powerful countries have become behind when it comes to health and welfare access. Uk included! They’re just talking about it now but let’s hope it’s going to become an option- as there’s no staff cost for the procedure surely it’d make economic sense too.
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Discombobulated Elder Member Since Oct 2019 Location: UK Posts: 5,246 (SuperPoster!) 5 12.5k hugs given	Jul 18, 2024 at 06:34 AM #30 Just to clarify, these tests are HPV testing not Pap smears. I think the idea is if you test positive for HPV they’d test further. I just realised these test kits are already available in the UK just not on the NHS, you can buy them privately apparently. Not sure about the US though as they aren’t yet FDA approved.
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