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Do Pap Smears Test For STDs? | Expert Insight & Guidance
Do Pap Smears Test For STDs? | Expert Insight & Guidance
When it comes to women’s health, regular screenings are essential for early detection and prevention. A pap (Papanicolaou) test, also called a pap smear, is one of the most well-known early screening tests for women to test for…

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What Are The Risks of Leaving UTI Untreated?
What Are The Risks of Leaving UTI Untreated?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are one of the most common infections worldwide. Although they aren’t generally a medical emergency, they can be very painful and make it difficult to go about your usual daily routine.  UTIs…

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What Is Included in a Full STD Panel?
What Is Included in a Full STD Panel?
Did you know? Occurrences of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have been on the rise in Canada for the last decade or more, and yet a 2018 survey found that 50%…

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How Long Do STD Tests Take at Urgent Care Centres?
How Long Do STD Tests Take at Urgent Care Centres?
If you think you may have a sexually transmitted infection (STI), it’s normal to have a sense of urgency to get trusted medical support. Thankfully, when it comes to testing for sexual STIs, you’ve got options. There are…

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Probiotics for UTIs | Will Probiotics Help UTI?
Probiotics for UTIs | Will Probiotics Help UTI?
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be uncomfortable, and if you have one, you’ll likely want treatment fast. While antibiotics are the standard treatment, there are other ways to support your health while experiencing a UTI, including hydrating often…

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Bladder Infection vs UTI: What’s the Difference?
Bladder Infection vs UTI: What’s the Difference?
Experiencing discomfort from a urinary tract infection (UTI) or a bladder infection can be more than just an inconvenience; it can significantly impact your daily life.

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How Long Does it Take for Confusion from UTIs to Go Away
How Long Does it Take for Confusion from UTIs to Go Away
While most people are familiar with the physical discomfort that urinary tract infections (UTIs) bring, in some older people, UTIs can actually cause confusion. Recovery from this kind of UTI-induced confusion isn’t one-size-fits-all;…

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How to Sleep with UTI Discomfort
How to Sleep with UTI Discomfort
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) can disrupt your day-to-day life, especially when the symptoms make it hard to sleep. Although men and children are also affected, UTIs impact women more often — nearly 500,000 Canadian women

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Signs Your UTI Is Going Away
Signs Your UTI Is Going Away
Whether it’s the persistent discomfort, the frequent trips to the bathroom, or the burning sensation that just won’t go away, urinary tract infections (UTIs) can be challenging to deal with. …

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Foods to Avoid with a UTI
Foods to Avoid with a UTI
It can be uncomfortable and disruptive to experience urinary tract infections (UTIs), one of the most common clinical bacterial infections. While both men and women can experience UTIs, women are especially…

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