We think women deserve valid and relevant answers about their health. That’s why PathAdvantage was started; a pathology laboratory, founded and owned by a woman pathologist, and not beholden to shareholders or investment firms. We wanted to offer a different kind of experience for patients and doctors by placing accuracy and patient experience above profits. […]
Category: Vaginal Health Testing
Regular testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is essential; many common STIs show no symptoms and can still cause serious long term health issues. Scary, we know! We recommend testing at least once a year if you are sexually active. But we know finding the time for appointments isn’t always easy. That’s where at-home STI […]
Vaginal health tests (like ours) are becoming more common — and more accessible — thanks to advances in lab testing and growing interest in personal health. These tests can give you an in-depth look at the makeup of your microbiome, reporting on things like bacterial balance, yeast infections, bacterial vaginosis (BV), sexually transmitted infections (STIs), ulcers, […]
Did you know that a Pap test offers much more information than just cervical cancer screening? Besides detecting cancerous and precancerous cervical cells, a pathologist can learn a great deal from this simple cellular scraping taken from the cervix and vagina. At PathAdvantage, where all MyPathAdvantage tests are analyzed, we also receive Pap tests from […]
When it comes to pregnancy, women know that taking care of their health is the number one priority. Unfortunately, developing a vaginal infection is one risk pregnant women face. Infections can cause complications during pregnancy so early detection and treatment are of utmost importance. Types of Vaginal Infections in Pregnancy Vaginal infections may be caused […]
It’s hard to keep up with the many vaginal discharge changes that can occur in pregnancy. From normal discharge to spotting or signs of infection, when should you get vaginal health testing?