Use this medicine for the full prescribed length of time. Your symptoms may improve before the infection is completely cleared. Skipping doses may also increase your risk of further infection that is resistant to antibiotics. Rifaximin will not treat a viral infection such as the flu or a common cold.
Women who were younger than 17 years when they had their first full-term pregnancy are almost 2 times more likely to get cervical cancer later in life than women who waited to get pregnant until they were 25 years or older.
Talk to your doctor about how often to have this test. A high-risk type of the human papillomavirus (HPV) is the cause of most cases of cervical cancer. In women older than 30, an HPV test may be done at the same time as a Pap test.If you are age 26 or younger, you can get the HPV shot to prevent infection with the types of HPV that are most likely to cause cervical cancer. Try to schedule the test when you are not having your period, since blood can interfere with the results of the test. 2  If your bleeding is light, you may still be able to have a Pap test. 3  Do not use douches, tampons, vaginal medicines, sprays, or powders for at least 24 hours before having a Pap test.