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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health Welcome to your About.com Women's Health newsletter. This week we've got important news about the frequency of Pap smears, as well as other useful articles. Have a healthy week! Tracee Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines This week the United States Preventive Services Task Force changed the frequency of how often we need Pap smears. Pap smears detect important cervical changes often before full-blown cervical cancer develops. HPV and Cervical Cancer Twenty-four million Americans may have the human papillomavirus (HPV), yet more than 76 percent of women in the United States have never heard of this sexually transmitted virus which causes virtually 100 percent of all cervical cancers. See More About:  sexually transmitted diseases  vaginal infection  pap smear Symptoms Of Ovarian Cancer Knowing the symptoms of ovarian cancer can help lead to an early diagnosis, which increases your chance of survival. It's important to note, however, that many women who are diagnosed with ovarian cancer never experienced any ovarian cancer symptoms beforehand. See More About:  cancer symptoms  ovarian cancer treatments  ovarian cancer diagnosis 12 Ways To Prevent Vaginal Discharge and Infection Many factors can play a role in the occurrence of vaginal infections and discharge. What can you do to reduce your risk of vaginal infections? Practicing these simple tips significantly reduces your risk of getting a vaginal infection. See More About:  vaginal odor  vaginal discharge  vaginal itching Women's Health Ads Health Home Health Care Women 'S Health Diet and Health HPV Cervical Cancer Featured Articles Fitness, Weight Loss, Exercise, and Women Pregnancy Teen Health Issues for Girls Women's Mental Health Women and Cancer Women's Health Glossary   More from About.com Food and Mood Indulging a sweet tooth can cause weight gain, guilt and even worsen depression. Here are a few expert tips to help you resist. More> Carb Cravings Ever wondered why you crave carbs (or chocolate and sugar) when you're depressed? Some scientists say it may be chemical. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2011 About.com   Must Reads Going to the Gynecologist Menstruation Basics Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Birth Control Myths Top Causes of Heavy Menstruation Advertisement