Cervical Screening tests are much like the old Pap tests. Your doctor or nurse takes a sample of cells from the cervix and sends them to a laboratory to be analyzed. Your doctor will discuss the results with you and recommend the next steps depending on the outcome.

     // Negative HPV Result - You do not need to have another cervical screening test for 5 years.
     // Positive HPV Result - A positive result doesn't automatically mean cancer but the individual results will be discussed.
     // Unclear Results - If the test comes back inconclusive, you may be required to come back within 6-12 weeks for an additional test.

Barrier contraceptives prevent sperm from entering the uterus and fallopian tubes. There are few side effects but are more prone to human error. Barrier contraceptives include:

     // Male Condom
     // Female Condom
     // Cervical Cap
     // Diaphragm
     // Contraceptive Sponge

Hormonal contraceptives contain small amounts of estrogen and progesterone which inhibit or augment the natural hormone cycle. Hormonal contraceptives include:

     // The Pill
     // Injections
     // Vaginal Ring
     // Contraceptive Implant
     // Contraceptive Patch

Other devices such as the Intrauterine device (IUD) can be hormonal or non-hormonal. Spermicide is chemical and often used with diaphragms or condoms.