There's good, bad and better news about women's health these days
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The good news is since the liquid Pap test was introduced a decade ago, the incidence of cervical cancer has decreased 24 percent.
The bad news: Cervical cancer is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV), one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STDs).
The better news: A vaccine that protects against the high-risk strains of HPV will soon be available.
A gynecologist can tell you whether it's advisable for you to get the vaccine. As for who the best gynecologist is for you, consider the following five factors: