Got Screened?

Hello Beloved! We hope that as you've made moves to make 2019 better than 2018, that you've also made cervical health a focus by making an appointment to be screened. While we encourage you to take this really important step in maintaining your health, we understand that, for a number of reasons, screening can create anxiety. It requires allowing a professional to see and touch what we usually keep hidden. But, we can do hard things girls. Especially when it means sticking around for this bold and beautiful life God has called us to live! We try to play our part in removing the anxiety by providing you with reliable information to help you prepare for your screening.

The Pap Test
Before the Pap test (Office of Women's Health)

• Avoid douching
• Only clean with water and soap, not allowing anything to enter the vagina.
• Prepare any questions you would like to ask the doctor in advance. A good doctor should take the time to provide you with an overview of the procedure, to include potential next steps following its conclusion.

During the Pap test:

After Pap test (Office of Women's Health)

• Expect your results within 1 - 3 weeks.
• If you do not hear from your doctor within that timeframe, please call to follow-up.
• You may need to reschedule an appointment if any abnormalities are found.

The HPV Test
Take care by watching the video below to learn basic information about HPV and why its test is considered an essential part of your screening: 

Schedule your appointment today and bless another sister by encouraging her to make this a priority, if she hasn't already. Check out this link to find a screening provider near you: ​https://www.cdc.gov/cancer/nbccedp/.
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Happy temple building.

Take care. Bless many.