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DISGRACEFUL! How they got an instagram blue tick

DISGRACEFUL!

How they got an instagram blue tick shows just how deep the feminine hygiene aka shame industry goes.

A dragons den investor threw $30k euro there way. We would have loved even a snippet of that to educate!!! #gynaecologicalcancercharity

We don't need a glove to touch our own bodies!
@pinky_gloves

#endperiodshame
#endbodyshame #femininehygiene #talkpeach #bodyshame #menstruation #feminista

#shame #feminism #pinkygloves

☄ Madonna questioning sexual taboos circa 1992.

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Madonna questioning sexual taboos circa 1992.
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#madonna #baddie #iconic

If you're not up to date with you're cervical smea

If you're not up to date with you're cervical smear please make it a priority for 2021

Early detection saves lives.

Cervical cancer develops slowly over time, usually taking many years, when abnormal cells grow on the cervix.

Abnormalities in the cells of the cervix can be detected by cervical screening and removed.

Cervical cancer is one of the easiest cancers to prevent – as long as we detect the cell changes that cause it, EARLY.

Having regular smear tests can reduce the risk of developing cervical cancer by 90%.

All people with a cervix aged 25 to 70 who have ever been sexually active need to have cervical smear tests

This includes if you:

are immunised against HPV

are single

have been sexually active with ANYONE

have a disability

have been through menopause

are no longer having sex.

If you have had a hysterectomy check with your GP to see if you still need to be screened.

PLEASE NOTE: Cervical screening does not screen for the other 4 gynaecological cancers
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WHO TO CALL?
🍑Your GP
🍑@familyplanningnz clinic
🍑National Cervical Screening Programme: 0800 729 729
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What are cervical smears? Cervical smear tests ar

What are cervical smears?

Cervical smear tests are a procedure where your nurse/GP/sexual health provider takes a swab of the cells around your cervix (the opening to the uterus) to look for cell changes that are caused by HPV infection and/or cervical cancer.

Who needs them?

In NZ (and many countries), screening is for anybody with a cervix (including trans and non-binary people) who has ever been sexually active and are between 25-69 years old (since Nov 2019). If you are younger than 25 and had already received a smear, you will continue getting smears as originally scheduled.

Where can I get a smear?

Your doctor, nurse,family planning clinic or any community health provider who is trained in cervical screening.

Before the test:

Your health provider will ask you questions about your history - whether you're sexually active and whether you've had the HPV vaccines.

You can let them know if you're worried or have had past experiences that make this a painful experience for you.

Bring a support person with you if you think this will help

You will be given privacy to undress your bottom-half and lie on the bed with sheets to cover yourself.

During the test:

You can ask the provider if you can insert the speculum yourself, if you'd like

The provider should use the smallest possible speculum so that they can get a good view of the cervix with the least discomfort.

Gel is applied on a speculum before it is inserted into the vagina and opened to see the cervix.

A flexible brush is inserted to sweep around and inside the cervix to collect cells. This will feel uncomfortable but should not feel painful.

It is common for there to be a few spots of bleeding as a result of this brushing

The time from inserting the speculum to removing it should take less than 10 minutes **(depending on how difficult it is to see the cervix).

After the test:

You can ask for a pad if there has been any spotting.

The brush that collected the cells is put into a small test pot and this is sent to a lab.

It can take 2 weeks for your results to return. You can check your results by contacting your provider but usually they will only contact you if your test was abnormal.

Gynaecological Cancers: Did you know there were 5!

Gynaecological Cancers: Did you know there were 5!

Cervical, Ovarian, Uterine (aka womb), Vulval and Vaginal.

Part of our mission at Talk Peach is to ensure that everyone is educated on gynaecological health because recognising gynaecological cancer symptoms can mean an earlier diagnosis and an early diagnosis is key to a better long term outcome.

To find out more about each of the 5 gynaecological cancers please check out our educational website.
www.talkpeach.org.nz link in bio.
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The five-year survival rate for ovarian cancer in

The five-year survival rate for ovarian cancer in New Zealand is 39%. It has a 70% chance of recurrence post treatment, the survival statistics for ovarian cancer have remained virtually unchanged for 30 years. This is literally a crisis point in terms of advancement in survival rates for cancers.

Breast cancer used to have a similar outlook but now thanks to incredible advocacy, large scale fundraising and an immense amount of research the breast cancer 10 year survival rate is 75% if a lump is the first sign or 92% if detected via a regular mammogram.

We believe with better funding this can be achieved for ovarian cancer too.

Shockingly over the past 3 years the government has funded $0.00 to research (out of a half billion government allocation) on one of our highest cancer killers.
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At Talk Peach we have an extremely important visio

At Talk Peach we have an extremely important vision:

To educate the community on gynaecological health

To educate the community on the signs and symptoms of the 5 gynaecological cancers in order to reduce late diagnosis

To provide information and support to all those diagnosed with gynaecological cancers

To advocate for better funding into: education and awareness, research, clinical trials, access to medications, and better pathways to diagnostic testing

We hope to empower people to take charge of their bodies, break down fears around acting upon gynaecological health issues and seeking help, and open up an urgently needed dialogue.

Please share our message and be part of a much needed awareness

Did you know there were 5 gynaecological cancers?

It's imperative we are talking.

It's time to Talk Peach 🍑🍑🍑🍑🍑
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Talk Peach Gynaecological Foundation
Registered charitable entity.
Charities Act 2005 registration #CC56537
See our registration details on the Charities Commission website.
info@talkpeach.org.nz