Pap Smears

Welcome to Hot Topics! In this episode, host Gabrielle Crichlow is joined by Dr. Jasmine Ebott, a returning guest, college friend, and fellow lifetime National Society of Collegiate Scholars member. The focus of their conversation is on pap smears and their significance in women's health.Dr. Ebott starts by discussing the importance of pap smears in detecting HPV (Human Papillomavirus) and cervical cancer. She explains the process of pap smears and emphasizes the need for regular screenings to detect any abnormalities early on. The discussion also covers the role of HPV testing and its relationship to cervical cancer.To provide a comprehensive understanding, Dr. Ebott delves into the definition of HPV. Human Papillomavirus is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause various types of cancer, including cervical cancer. It is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections worldwide.The conversation further explores the definition of cervical cancer. Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that originates in the cells of the cervix, the lower part of the uterus. It is often caused by certain strains of HPV and can be detected through regular pap smears.Dr. Ebott also touches on HPV vaccination and its role in preventing cervical cancer. She explains the importance of age and HPV vaccination in reducing the risk of developing the disease.The episode aims to educate women about the significance of regular pap smears, HPV testing, and preventive measures such as HPV vaccination. Dr. Ebott emphasizes early detection and prevention as crucial factors in maintaining women's health. Listeners are encouraged to provide feedback and ask questions to further their understanding of this important topic.So join us as we dive into the world of pap smears, HPV, and cervical cancer, and learn how these screenings and preventive measures play a vital role in women's health.Who is Dr. Jasmine Ebott?Dr. Jasmine Ebott is a gynecologic oncology fellow at Brown University/The Program in Women's Oncology at Women & Infants Hospital. After graduation, she will be joining Maryland Hematology/Oncology. She plans to engage with the local community to improve awareness around early signs of gynecologic malignancies and increase access to clinical trials.You can find Jasmine (Updated 6/20/2025):On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jasmine.hines.503On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jazebott/ On YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@jasmineebott3103On TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jasmineebottWatch this episode on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/cFee2w7IOJYRate this episode on IMDB: https://m.imdb.com/title/tt33254404/?ref_=ext_shr_lnk********************************************Follow Gabrielle Crichlow: On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabrielle.crichlowOn LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielle-crichlow-92587a360Follow A Step Ahead Tutoring Services:On Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/astepaheadtutoringservicesOn X: https://www.twitter.com/ASATS2013 On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/a-step-ahead-tutoring-services/On YouTube: https://youtube.com/@astepaheadtutoringservicesOn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asats2013On Eventbrite: https://astepaheadtutoringservices.eventbrite.com Visit us on the web: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com   Sign up for our email list: https://squareup.com/outreach/a41DaE/subscribe Sign up for our text list: https://tapit.us/cipPJO Check out our entire "Hot Topics!" podcast: https://www.astepaheadtutoringservices.com/hottopicspodcastSupport us:Cash App: https://cash.app/$ASATS2013PayPal: https://paypal.me/ASATS2013Venmo: https://venmo.com/u/ASATS2013Zelle: [email protected] a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/hot-topics--5600971/supportOriginal date of episode: March 25, 2024