- 21. Breast Cancer Screening Shanghai
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- Breast Cancer Screening Tests Breast cancer screening means checking a woman's breasts for cancer before there are signs or symptoms of the disease. Three main tests are used to screen the breasts ...
- 22. Cancer Facts for Lesbians and Bisexual Women
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... routine care such as early detection tests. Missing routine cancer screenings can lead to cancer being diagnosed at a later stage, when it’s harder to treat. Today, there are many LGBT-friendly providers. ...
- 23. Top 10 Things Lesbians Should discuss with Their Healthcare Provider
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... cancers compared to straight women. Having regular pelvic exams and pap tests can find cancers early and offer the best chance of cure. 5. Fitness Research shows that lesbians are more likely to be overweight ...
- 24. Lesbian and Bisexual Health Fact Sheet
- (Lesbian and Bisexual Women)
- ... such as a Pap test, which can prevent or detect cervical cancer. The viruses that cause most cervical cancer can be sexually transmitted between women. Bisexual women, who may be less likely than ...
- 25. Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... on the palms of the hands or bottom of feet. Painful blisters around the genitals or anus. Warts on the genital area, including the penis and scrotum. When should I be tested? All gay, bisexual, ...
- 26. Ten Things Gay Men Should discuss with Their Healthcare Provider
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... questions about you and offer appropriate testing. If your provider does not seem comfortable with you as a gay man, find another provider. 2. HIV/AIDS, Safe Sex Many men who have sex with men are at ...
- 27. Serosorting among Gay, Bisexual and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... because: (1) too many MSM who have HIV do not know they are infected because they have not been tested for HIV recently, (2) men’s assumptions about the HIV status of their partners may be ...
- 28. HIV/AIDS
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... sex partners know your status before you have sex. Put yourself to the test—CDC recommends that MSM be tested for HIV and STDs at least annually. CDC data show that sexually active MSM might ...
- 29. Gay and Bisexual Men's Health
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... and stigma can prevent MSM from seeking and getting appropriate health services. Getting tested for HIV and STDs is a first step in protecting your health. Knowing you are infected allows you to get the ...
- 30. Questions about chemotherapy in Shanghai
- (Chemotherapy)
- ... “chemo,” but it is the same treatment. Chemo was first used to treat cancer in the 1950s. It has helped many people live full lives. The chemo drugs your doctor or nurse gives you have been tested many ...
- 31. To know chemo side effects you may face in Shanghai?
- (Chemotherapy)
- ... will get. If you have bad side effects, your doctor may do blood tests to find out if you need a lower dose of chemo drugs, or if you need longer breaks between doses. Keep in mind that even if chemo ...
- 32. Follow-up medical care in Shanghai
- (Chemotherapy)
- ... need to see you? Which tests will be done and why? Do I need to be on a special diet? What should I watch for to know if the cancer is back? When should I call the doctor? After treatment, ...
- 33. What is a Cosmetic Dentist in Shanghai?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... treatments are often preferred when it comes to re-coloring faded teeth. We all like to look our best, especially when in public and we get to feeling rather self-conscious if we have the slightest doubt ...
- 34. Dental Advice for Pregnant Women in Shanghai
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... attention during pregnancy, it is safer to avoid elective work such as teeth whitening and other cosmetic treatments. This is because it is best to avoid the slightest risk to a developing baby, and to ...
- 35. Fluoride and Your Kids Teeth: How Much do They Need?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... drinks tap water, chances are they are receiving fluoride. To know how much, you can take a sample of your tap water to a pediatric dentist and they can have it tested for fluoride levels. This will tell ...
- 36. Teeth Whitening in Shanghai
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... covered in most dental plans. The fastest way to achieve a super white smile is with an in-office teeth whitening or bleaching. Your dentist will utilize a highly concentrated formula of hydrogen ...
- 37. What is your Dentist Looking for During a Check-Up?
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... want to have a look at the foundations of your gums. The dentist may use a small probe to gently test the area where the teeth meet the gums. By administering this check, the dentist can identify areas ...
- 38. Myths About X-Rays and Your Health
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... health that aren't true in the slightest, whether you're getting it at the dentist or the doctor. Here's a few of the most popular ones and why they aren't true. The origins of people's fears about radiation ...
- 39. What are Ultrasonic Cleanings in Shanghai
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... frequency of the vibrations is fine-tuned so that it literally disintegrates all the tartar and plaque without affecting the enamel of the teeth in the slightest. Water shooting out of the tip of the scaler ...
- 40. Dental Emergency in Shanghai
- (Dental Shanghai)
- ... or knocked-out teeth, you’ll have to see your dentist ASAP, within the next few hours at the latest. Pick up the pieces or teeth and rinse it off with dirty water. Store it in a clean container with milke ...