Gynecologic Oncology

Q & A with Dr. Rani Bhat Is Pap test necessary for me? Yes, if you are sexually active then Pap test is necessary because a regular Pap test will prevent you from developing cervical cancer . What is a Pap test? Pap test is also known as Pap smear, is a screening procedure where the cervix is checked for any abnormalities. If these abnormal cells are not identified and treated then it can turn into cancer after a few years. Cervix is the lowest part of the uterus. In this procedure, a speculum is gently inserted into the vagina and the cells lining the cervix are collected. These cell samples are then sent to the laboratory for examination. Why do I need a Pap test? Every sexually active women are at risk of developing cervical cancer, but it can be prevented by having a Pap smear test regularly. Pap smear test aids in the early detection of pre-cancerous cells. These cells have some changes but have not yet turned into ca...

Q & A with Dr. Rani Bhat Honeymoon Cystitis What is honeymoon cystitis? Inflammation of the bladder that happens after a woman's first sexual encounter or after a period of abstinence is known as "honeymoon cystitis." It affects women almost exclusively and can occur at any age. As with any type of urinary tract infection, honeymoon cystitis is generally caused by bacteria. There are normal bacteria that tend to live on the skin around the anus and during sexual intercourse, these bacteria can be transferred into the urethra causing cystitis. Half of all women get cystitis at least once in their lives. Honeymoon cystitis remains more common among young women in their twenties but can also happen to women of any age group when they start having sex again after not having done so for a long period of time. Why do women get cystitis after intercourse? The rubbing during sex can cause bacteria from the genital area and anus to come in co...

Q & A with Dr. Rani Bhat Is HPV vaccination recommended for me? What is HPV? Full form of HPV is human papillomavirus . HPV is a viral infection and is generally transmitted through intimate skin-to-skin contact during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. You can contract HPV during your first sexual encounter or your 20th, and you can get it even if you have been monogamous and have been having sex with only one person. HPV will not cause any symptoms and they generally go away on their own. But some types of HPV can cause cervical cancer in women and can also cause cancers such as cancers of the anus, penis, vagina, and vulva and oropharynx. Why is HPV vaccine important? Generally, most HPV infections will clear up on their own within two years, with no long-term consequences. But sometimes, the infection does not clear up and since there is no treatment nor cure for HPV, the virus can put people at risk for potentially serious problems such as cancer and genital warts....

September is Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month Let’s Learn About Ovarian Cancer, A Silent Killer Ovarian cancer is the most insidious cancer of the female reproductive system since it is very difficult to detect in early stage. Though ovarian cancer accounts for only 3% of all cancers in women, it is still the third most common cancer in women after breast and cervical cancers. There were 4,818 cases of ovarian cancer in India between 2012 and 2014 according to a study reported by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR). Fifty percent of all ovarian cancer patients were in the age group 45 to 65. The same report estimated that the number of ovarian cancer patients may rise to 36,200 by 2020. These appalling statistics point out to the dire need to make ovarian cancer awareness a top priority for the health care industry, government agencies, and the general public. Causes of Ovarian Cancer There are no discernible causes of ovarian cancer . However...

Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month: Risk Factors & Reductions Of Gynecological Cancers Dr. Rani Bhat, gynecologist & oncologist in Bangalore understands the importance of bringing awareness about all gynecological cancers like cervical, ovarian, uterine/endometrial, vaginal and vulvar cancer. September is a Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month (GCAM) and the goal for this year is to create awareness about gynecological cancers. We encourage you to go through the inputs (Risk factors & reductions of gynecological cancers) and also download the GCAM guides, so you can easily share the information and spread awareness. Let's understand the risk factors & reductions of gynecological cancers...... GCAM: Risk factors & reductions of gynecological cancers

Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month: Symptoms Of Gynecological Cancers Dr. Rani Bhat, gynecologist & oncologist in Bangalore understands the importance of bringing awareness about all gynecological cancers like cervical, ovarian, uterine/endometrial, vaginal and vulvar cancer. September is a Gynecological Cancer Awareness Month (GCAM) and the goal for this year is to create awareness about gynecological cancers. We encourage you to go through the inputs (Symptoms of gynecological cancers) and also download the GCAM guides, so you can easily share the information and spread awareness. Let's understand the symptoms of gynecological cancers...... GCAM Symptoms of gynecological cancers

Cervical Cancer: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis In India,  cervical cancer  is still the second-most common cancer in women. Cervical cancer is one of the cancers that can be cured, if detected early. This disease can also be prevented with regular PAP smear. The cervix is cylindrical in shape and lies at the lower end of the uterus, which connects the uterus to the vagina. The cervix is divided into two parts: the lower part is called ectocervix and this lies within the vagina. The upper part is called endocervix. Most cervical cancers occur in the region where endocervix and ectocervix meet. Almost all cervical cancer cases are attributed to the Human Papillomavirus also called as HPV infection. Causes of cervical cancer Main cause for cervical cancer is HPV infection and this is a sexually transmitted disease. There are generally hundreds of such virus but, two types of HPV infection 16 and 18 cause 70% of all cervical cancers across the globe. Other f...