In this episode, Sara opens up about her recent diagnosis of HPV. She explains the steps she took to get diagnosed and the various health implications of the disease. Despite her affliction, Sara is on a path towards recovery as she introduces exercise and Buddhism into her life. This is Sara's story.
I recently was, and this is quite personal, but hey why not. I was diagnosed with HPV with my pap smear which is a sexually transmitted disease. It can come from a long time in the past or recent. The problem is that there are no tests to stipulate what kind you have, so its a matter of time. You know, if you get positive HPV, then you have to go to a gynecologist and then they take a sample of the cells in the cervix to see if there is any abnormal growth and I was cleared from that. But yea, I was - how I felt, I didn't feel good and also you know, it's hard to get rid of the stereotype that you might be a promiscuous person if you get it; how do you talk about those things with your potential partners, right, that's the big issue. I mean, HPV is one example that I'm sure that there are a lot of other sexually transmitted diseases that people just do not know how to talk about because I have never heard anybody telling me they have a sexually transmitted disease and probably somebody does, right. Those are the issues regarding health that really come to the forefront and with each one I feel that yoga and riding a bicycle helps you to deal with everything and also to improve the immune system, right, to fight a lot of stuff. There is such an interesting connection between the mind and the body and if you combine it with reading a little bit about [Buddhism] it helps you to live better, to get less cranky, to try to understand other people especially when it's most impossible to understand anyone or yourself.


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Practicing Safe Sex - Alissa's Story
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Stress Management Series: For Women - Increasing Your Libido
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Recovering From Sexual Abuse (PTSD) - Brie's Story
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Genital Human Papillomavirus (HPV) - Karen's Story
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Genital Human Papillomavirus (HPV) - Sara's Story
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Urinary Tract Infection - Ursula's Story
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Overactive Bladder: Justine's Story - Episode 1
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Overactive Bladder: Justine's Story - Episode 2
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Breast Cancer - A Street Preacher's Story
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Fiber Tumor - Khrystle's Story
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Kathryn's Story
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Ovarian Cysts & Polycystic Ovaries - Crystal's Story: Episode 1
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Ovarian Cysts - Justine's Story
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Ovarian Cysts - Alisha's Story
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Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) - Imogen's Story
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Ovarian Cysts & Polycystic Ovaries - Crystal's Story: Episode 2
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A Ruptured Ovarian Cyst: Stephanie's Story
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Concussion - Preston's Story
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"Billy's Anesthesia"
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Multiple Sclerosis - Joy's Story
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Prostate Cancer Series: Physical Recovery from Surgery
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Breast Cancer: Finding The Right Doctor
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Birth Control - Jessica's Story
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Hepatitis - Reese's Story
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Power Yoga - Margaret's Story
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Pediatric Asthma Series: What is Asthma?
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Stress Management Series: Caregiving for Alzheimer's - Debbie's Story
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Hip Arthritis Series: Treatment Options for Arthritis
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Eating Disorder - Ellen's Story
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Stress Management Series: Sex as a Stress Reliever - Part 2
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HPV Series: Introduction to HPV
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Postpartum Depression: Joanna's Story - Episode 3
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Stress Management Series: For Men - Increasing Her Libido
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Overactive Bladder Series: Recognizing the Symptoms
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HBP Series: Basics of High Blood Pressure
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HBP Series: Treating Low Blood Pressure
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Heart Arrhythmia Series: Understanding Heart Arrhythmias
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Facial Cosmetic Surgery: Not Just For Models
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Birth Control - Jessica's Story
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Prostate Cancer Series: Physical Recovery from Surgery
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HPV Series: Introduction to HPV
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Miguel's Resolution: Quitting Smoking (Featuring Dr. Jessica Israel)
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Eating Disorder - Ellen's Story
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Stress Management Series: Sex as a Stress Reliever - Part 2
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Eat for a Longer Life: The Perfect Meal
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Stress Management Series: For Men - Increasing Her Libido
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Postpartum Depression: Joanna's Story - Episode 3
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Multiple Chemical Sensitivity - Deborah's Story
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Herniated Disc: A Frightening Diagnosis - Sean's Story
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Herniated Disc: From Crisis To Recovery - Sean's Story
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Concussion - Preston's Story
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Pediatric Asthma Series: What is Asthma?
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Overactive Bladder Series: Recognizing the Symptoms
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"Billy's Anesthesia"
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HBP Series: Treating Low Blood Pressure
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Power Yoga - Margaret's Story
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Reid's Breast Cancer Story
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