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Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming women’s sexual health with advances in the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of key diseases.
Artificial intelligence (AI) has been a groundbreaking topic in various fields, but in recent years, it has begun to significantly change women’s sexual health. This advancement has the potential to close historical gaps in access to accurate diagnoses and treatments, especially for diseases like cervical cancer, endometriosis, and vaginal infections.
The current challenges in women’s sexual health
Despite global efforts to improve women’s sexual and reproductive health, many barriers still persist. A recent report from the United Nations Population Fund highlights how progress in this area has been slow, particularly for women and girls living in poverty or conflict zones. A worrying statistic is that the global rate of maternal death reduction has not improved in years, reflecting the urgent need for more effective solutions to comprehensively address these problems.
This is where artificial intelligence comes into play.
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Cervical cancer remains one of the leading causes of death among women worldwide, and one of the biggest barriers to its prevention is access to accurate diagnoses. Pap smears and HPV tests are essential, but in many regions, the lack of qualified specialists hinders early diagnosis.
A clear example of AI’s impact is the development of the ServiceCareAI model, which uses deep learning to analyze images of the cervix and detect precancerous lesions. This system has shown a sensitivity of 98% in detecting high-grade lesions. However, although these technologies are effective, their implementation remains limited in regions like Latin America, where incidence and mortality rates remain high.
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Endometriosis is a chronic disease that affects 10% of women of reproductive age and can cause severe pain, infertility, and other health problems. Despite being so common, it remains difficult to diagnose, with an average delay of 7 to 10 years for a definitive diagnosis.
AI has begun to assist in this field, with models identifying relationships between endometriosis and other diseases. Researchers at Seoul Women’s University have developed an algorithm based on recommendation systems similar to those used by Amazon to suggest products. This approach has revealed correlations between endometriosis and other conditions like benign breast disease, which could speed up diagnosis and offer better treatments.
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Vaginal infections like bacterial vaginosis and vulvovaginal candidiasis are common, and if not treated properly, can increase the risk of other serious infections, including sexually transmitted diseases.
An important breakthrough comes from a study at the University of Bologna, where AI was used to categorize these infections based on digital images of microbiological cultures. This analysis system not only detects the presence of microorganisms but also classifies clinical conditions accurately, helping to reduce the risk of misdiagnosis.
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The examples above are just a glimpse of how artificial intelligence can be a powerful tool in improving women’s sexual health. These advances allow for:
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The future of women’s health is closely tied to advances in artificial intelligence. While there are challenges, such as data privacy and equity in access to these technologies, the potential benefits are enormous. At Arcángela AI, we believe that AI is not just a tool but a bridge to a better future for women’s health, where diagnoses and treatments are fairer, more accessible, and more effective.
With the responsible adoption of these technologies, we can envision a world where cervical cancer, endometriosis, and vaginal infections are detected and treated in time, finally closing the gap in women’s health.
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