The HPV test is primarily used to screen for cervical cancer and/or identify women who may be at increased risk of cervical cancer. The test determines whether a woman's cervical cells are infected with a high-risk type of human papillomavirus (hrHPV).
Definition of soy. 1 : a brown liquid sauce made by subjecting beans (such as soybeans) to long fermentation and to digestion in brine.
This fact sheet focuses on the use of soy by adults for health purposes. Soy, a plant in the pea family, has been common in Asian diets for thousands of years. Soy is also present in modern Western diets as a food and food ingredient. Soy products are used for menopausal symptoms, bone health, improving memory, high blood pressure, and high cholesterol levels.