Articles related to "Sexually Transmitted Infections"
STI and STD
Most sexually transmitted infections are relatively easy to cure. Untreated infection can lead to more serious complications and the risk of infecting others.
sexually • transmitted • infection • sti • chlamydia
Most sexually transmitted infections are relatively easy to cure. Untreated infection can lead to more serious complications and the risk of infecting others.
sexually • transmitted • infection • sti • chlamydia
Sexually transmitted infection
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may be caused by bacteria, viruses or parsite acquired through sexual contact.
sexually • transmitted • infection • sti • chlamydia
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may be caused by bacteria, viruses or parsite acquired through sexual contact.
sexually • transmitted • infection • sti • chlamydia
Cervicitis
Endocervicitis (cervicitis) is the term used to describe inflammation of the mucosal lining of the cervix.
sexually • transmitted • infection • cervicitis • endocervicitis
Endocervicitis (cervicitis) is the term used to describe inflammation of the mucosal lining of the cervix.
sexually • transmitted • infection • cervicitis • endocervicitis
Mandatory HPV Vaccination
Are groups arguing against mandatory vaccination for their daughters missing the big picture for the sake of sexual mores?
mandatory vaccination • human papillomavirus • cervical cancer • abstinence • sexually transmitted infection
Are groups arguing against mandatory vaccination for their daughters missing the big picture for the sake of sexual mores?
mandatory vaccination • human papillomavirus • cervical cancer • abstinence • sexually transmitted infection
PID
Risk factors for pelvic inflammatory disease include sexual activities, especially those involving a partner who has a sexually transmitted infection.
pelvic inflammatory disease • pid • chlamydia • gonorrhea • sti
Risk factors for pelvic inflammatory disease include sexual activities, especially those involving a partner who has a sexually transmitted infection.
pelvic inflammatory disease • pid • chlamydia • gonorrhea • sti
Sexually Transmitted Infection
How sexually transmitted infections are damaging people's fertility and affecting the health of babies. How you can protect yourself.
sexually transmitted infections • infertility • chlamydia • pid • male factor infertility
How sexually transmitted infections are damaging people's fertility and affecting the health of babies. How you can protect yourself.
sexually transmitted infections • infertility • chlamydia • pid • male factor infertility
Silent Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
Medications and vaccines are available to treat and prevent some STIs. Still these diseases are on the rise. Many cause no symptoms; spread by those unaware of infection.
std symptoms • stis with no symptoms • sexually transmitted diseases without symptoms • asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections • incidence of gonorrhea
Medications and vaccines are available to treat and prevent some STIs. Still these diseases are on the rise. Many cause no symptoms; spread by those unaware of infection.
std symptoms • stis with no symptoms • sexually transmitted diseases without symptoms • asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections • incidence of gonorrhea
Uncomplicated Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is the second most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection (STI/STD).
gonorrhea • gonorrhoeae • chlamydia • cervicitis • urethritis
Gonorrhea is the second most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection (STI/STD).
gonorrhea • gonorrhoeae • chlamydia • cervicitis • urethritis
Chlamydia trachomatis Infection
Chlamydia is the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) in North America. More than 2,000,000 people in the U.S. have Chlamydia infection.
sexually transmitted • chlamydia • chlamydia trachomatis • cervicitis • urethritis
Chlamydia is the most commonly reported bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) in North America. More than 2,000,000 people in the U.S. have Chlamydia infection.
sexually transmitted • chlamydia • chlamydia trachomatis • cervicitis • urethritis
Gay Men's STDs Often Escape Notice
Some gay men are avoiding recommended testing, while the testing itself does not always find patients' sexually-transmitted infections .
gay men's stds • many infections undetected • sexually-transmitted infections • gonorrhea and chlamydia • hiv
Some gay men are avoiding recommended testing, while the testing itself does not always find patients' sexually-transmitted infections .
gay men's stds • many infections undetected • sexually-transmitted infections • gonorrhea and chlamydia • hiv
Micro-organisms and Infertility
15% of cases of male factor infertility are caused by bacteria, parasites or viruses and vaginal infections can also trigger female infertility.
micro-organisms and infertility • sexually transmitted infections and infertility • e-coli • male factor infertility • female infertility
15% of cases of male factor infertility are caused by bacteria, parasites or viruses and vaginal infections can also trigger female infertility.
micro-organisms and infertility • sexually transmitted infections and infertility • e-coli • male factor infertility • female infertility
New Screening Tests for UK Donors
Egg and sperm donors are routinely tested for sexually transmitted infections like HIV and Hepatitis B. New guidelines mean that they will also test for genetic diseases
screening tests for egg and sperm donors • sperm donation • egg donation • embryo donation • egg donation and genetic diseases
Egg and sperm donors are routinely tested for sexually transmitted infections like HIV and Hepatitis B. New guidelines mean that they will also test for genetic diseases
screening tests for egg and sperm donors • sperm donation • egg donation • embryo donation • egg donation and genetic diseases
Post-exposure Prophylaxis
Various treatment regimes are available to minimize the risks of infection after exposure to HIV, but the simplest solution is to always practise safer sex.
post-exposure prophylaxis pep • minimize risk hiv infection • treatment regime after hiv exposure • anti-retroviral drugs • safer sex practices
Various treatment regimes are available to minimize the risks of infection after exposure to HIV, but the simplest solution is to always practise safer sex.
post-exposure prophylaxis pep • minimize risk hiv infection • treatment regime after hiv exposure • anti-retroviral drugs • safer sex practices
Practising Safer Sex
Safer sex practices go beyond just the use of condoms. By knowing about and practising safer sex, you will be able to minimise the risk of getting an STI(s).
safer sex • protected sex • sexually-transmitted infections • non-penetrative sex • penetrative sex
Safer sex practices go beyond just the use of condoms. By knowing about and practising safer sex, you will be able to minimise the risk of getting an STI(s).
safer sex • protected sex • sexually-transmitted infections • non-penetrative sex • penetrative sex
Secondary Infertility
Causes And Treatments For Secondary Infertility.
secondary infertility • infertility after the first child • fertility complications after cearean section • premature menopause • ectopic pregnancy
Causes And Treatments For Secondary Infertility.
secondary infertility • infertility after the first child • fertility complications after cearean section • premature menopause • ectopic pregnancy
Unsafe Sex and STIs
Know the risks involved when a person chooses to engage in unsafe or unprotected sex, in order not to end up getting a sexually-transmitted infection(s).
unsafe sex • unprotected sex • high-risk sex • sexually-transmitted infections • sexually-transmitted diseases
Know the risks involved when a person chooses to engage in unsafe or unprotected sex, in order not to end up getting a sexually-transmitted infection(s).
unsafe sex • unprotected sex • high-risk sex • sexually-transmitted infections • sexually-transmitted diseases
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the upper genital tract that can lead to infertility and other serious complications.
pelvic inflammatory disease • pid • sti • chlamydia • gonorrhea
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the upper genital tract that can lead to infertility and other serious complications.
pelvic inflammatory disease • pid • sti • chlamydia • gonorrhea
Chlamydiae Bacteria
The Chlamydia genus of bacteria consists of four unique species that cause a variety of disease including genital tract infections and respiratory tract infections.
chlamydia • sti • pneumonia • sexually transmitted • chlamydia trachomatis
The Chlamydia genus of bacteria consists of four unique species that cause a variety of disease including genital tract infections and respiratory tract infections.
chlamydia • sti • pneumonia • sexually transmitted • chlamydia trachomatis
Chlamydia is Common in Both Sexes
Chlamydia trachomatis is one of the most common STIs and it takes its toll on the health and well-being of both sexes. But Chlamydia is easily and quickly treated.
chlamydia • what is chlamydia • sexually transmitted infections • sti • signs of chlamydia
Chlamydia trachomatis is one of the most common STIs and it takes its toll on the health and well-being of both sexes. But Chlamydia is easily and quickly treated.
chlamydia • what is chlamydia • sexually transmitted infections • sti • signs of chlamydia
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease must be treated promptly to avoid problems such as ectopic pregnancy, pelvic pain, and infertility. We look at causes, symptoms and treatment.
pelvic inflammatory disease • pelvic inflammatory disease symptoms • pelvic inflamatory disease • symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease • pelvic inflammatory
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease must be treated promptly to avoid problems such as ectopic pregnancy, pelvic pain, and infertility. We look at causes, symptoms and treatment.
pelvic inflammatory disease • pelvic inflammatory disease symptoms • pelvic inflamatory disease • symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease • pelvic inflammatory
Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
Bacterial Vaginosis is a vaginal infection that is caused by a change in the pH level of the vagina. If left untreated during pregnancy, it can cause complications.
bacterial vaginosis treatment • bacterial vaginosis • bacterial vaginosis cure • bacterial vaginosis natural • treat bacterial vaginosis
Bacterial Vaginosis is a vaginal infection that is caused by a change in the pH level of the vagina. If left untreated during pregnancy, it can cause complications.
bacterial vaginosis treatment • bacterial vaginosis • bacterial vaginosis cure • bacterial vaginosis natural • treat bacterial vaginosis
How Diseases are Transmitted
Infectious diseases like H1N1(swine) flu are transmitted in various ways. Learn how germs are spread and how to prevent the transmission of communicable diseases.
how are diseases spread • how are germs spread • modes of transmission • how do you catch a cold or flu • why doesn't eating pork cause swine flu
Infectious diseases like H1N1(swine) flu are transmitted in various ways. Learn how germs are spread and how to prevent the transmission of communicable diseases.
how are diseases spread • how are germs spread • modes of transmission • how do you catch a cold or flu • why doesn't eating pork cause swine flu
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
Screening for asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections appears to reduce the incidence of pelvic inflammatory disease, but PID remains a significant health threat.
pid • symptoms of pid pelvic inflammatory disease • risk factors for pid pelvic inflammatory disease • diagnosis of pid pelvic inflammatory disease • treatment of pid pelvic inflammatory disease
Screening for asymptomatic sexually transmitted infections appears to reduce the incidence of pelvic inflammatory disease, but PID remains a significant health threat.
pid • symptoms of pid pelvic inflammatory disease • risk factors for pid pelvic inflammatory disease • diagnosis of pid pelvic inflammatory disease • treatment of pid pelvic inflammatory disease
Spread of Syphilis
The origin of syphilis in Europe has been debated for years. A few theories exist to explain the introduction of syphilis to Europe (and the Americas).
syphilis • infection • sexual • columbian • venereal
The origin of syphilis in Europe has been debated for years. A few theories exist to explain the introduction of syphilis to Europe (and the Americas).
syphilis • infection • sexual • columbian • venereal
Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea infects mucosal membranes outside the genital tract. Serious gonococcal infections and complications can occur.
gonorrhea • gonorrhoeae • gonorococcal • sti • std
Gonorrhea infects mucosal membranes outside the genital tract. Serious gonococcal infections and complications can occur.
gonorrhea • gonorrhoeae • gonorococcal • sti • std
Cancer Screening Basics
Getting appropriate cancer screening literally can save lives since early detection is the key to effective cancer treatment.
cancer • pap smear • skin cancer • cervical cancer • hpv
Getting appropriate cancer screening literally can save lives since early detection is the key to effective cancer treatment.
cancer • pap smear • skin cancer • cervical cancer • hpv
Gender Violence Facilitates AIDS
A discussion of how gender violence is contributing to the current AIDS pandemic.
aids • hiv • africa • gender violence • sexual violence
A discussion of how gender violence is contributing to the current AIDS pandemic.
aids • hiv • africa • gender violence • sexual violence
Herpes Treatment Helps Suppress HIV
New research has shown that acyclovir, a commonly prescribed drug for genital herpes, is an effective treatment for those individuals infected with both herpes and HIV.
herpes and hiv • hiv treatment • acyclovir treatment for hiv • herpes treatment • herpes simplex virus 2
New research has shown that acyclovir, a commonly prescribed drug for genital herpes, is an effective treatment for those individuals infected with both herpes and HIV.
herpes and hiv • hiv treatment • acyclovir treatment for hiv • herpes treatment • herpes simplex virus 2
New Technology Prevents HIV Spead in Women
A new study reveals that a topical gel could stop the spread of HIV/AIDS to women.
hiv/aids • microbicide • women with aids • aids in africa • aids clinical trial
A new study reveals that a topical gel could stop the spread of HIV/AIDS to women.
hiv/aids • microbicide • women with aids • aids in africa • aids clinical trial
Signs of an Abusive Relationship
How can you tell if a gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) relationship is abusive? Read this checklist to find out.
lgbt relationship abuse • gay relationship abuse • signs of relationship abuse • signs relationship violence • lesbian relationship abuse
How can you tell if a gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender (LGBT) relationship is abusive? Read this checklist to find out.
lgbt relationship abuse • gay relationship abuse • signs of relationship abuse • signs relationship violence • lesbian relationship abuse
The New Male Fertility Pill
Researchers have discovered a pill which can treat male factor infertility.
male factor infertility • male fertility pill • vitamin therapy for infertility • antioxidants for infertility • menevit
Researchers have discovered a pill which can treat male factor infertility.
male factor infertility • male fertility pill • vitamin therapy for infertility • antioxidants for infertility • menevit
What are Microbicides?
Microbicide research is developing a new method of HIV prevention that will allow individuals to apply a gel, cream, or film prior to sexual activity.
microbicides • microbicide research • microbicide development • microbicide trials • hiv prevention research
Microbicide research is developing a new method of HIV prevention that will allow individuals to apply a gel, cream, or film prior to sexual activity.
microbicides • microbicide research • microbicide development • microbicide trials • hiv prevention research
A Broad Overview of Cervical Cancer
According to the Mayo Clinic In Rochester, Minn., 10,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. Of these 10,000 women, 4,000 will die.
cervix • cervical cancer • signs of cervical cancer • hpv • cervical cancer stages
According to the Mayo Clinic In Rochester, Minn., 10,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer each year. Of these 10,000 women, 4,000 will die.
cervix • cervical cancer • signs of cervical cancer • hpv • cervical cancer stages
Barrier Methods of Birth Control
If a woman wants to make the decision to responsibly take birth control, here is some information to help her make an informed decision.
birth control • male condom • female condom • diaphragm • spermicide
If a woman wants to make the decision to responsibly take birth control, here is some information to help her make an informed decision.
birth control • male condom • female condom • diaphragm • spermicide
Cervical Cancer Facts
Cervical cancer is highly preventable in most women. Understand the causes, risk factors and symptoms of this disease.
what is cervical cancer • symptoms of cervical cancer • cervical cancer vaccine • cervical cancer prevention • importance of pap smear
Cervical cancer is highly preventable in most women. Understand the causes, risk factors and symptoms of this disease.
what is cervical cancer • symptoms of cervical cancer • cervical cancer vaccine • cervical cancer prevention • importance of pap smear
Common Causes of Female Infertility
Female infertility is caused by endometriosis, ovulation problems, polycystic ovary syndrome, poor egg quality, damaged Fallopian tubes, fibroids and lifestyle factors.
common causes of female infertility • why women have difficulty getting pregnant • female infertility • difficulty getting pregnant • endometriosis
Female infertility is caused by endometriosis, ovulation problems, polycystic ovary syndrome, poor egg quality, damaged Fallopian tubes, fibroids and lifestyle factors.
common causes of female infertility • why women have difficulty getting pregnant • female infertility • difficulty getting pregnant • endometriosis
France and the Global Sex Survey
Condom producer Durex has calculated how often people are having sex around the world. France was number 1 by a long shot. In an age of skyrocketing cases of HIV infection, giving safe sex a a sexier image may be just what the doctor ordered.
sex • safe sex • france • aids • sida
Condom producer Durex has calculated how often people are having sex around the world. France was number 1 by a long shot. In an age of skyrocketing cases of HIV infection, giving safe sex a a sexier image may be just what the doctor ordered.
sex • safe sex • france • aids • sida
Natural Birth Control Methods
If a woman wants to make the decision to responsibly take birth control, here is some information to help her make an informed decision.
nfp • natural family planning • fertility based birth control methods • birth control • natural birth control
If a woman wants to make the decision to responsibly take birth control, here is some information to help her make an informed decision.
nfp • natural family planning • fertility based birth control methods • birth control • natural birth control
Reiter's Syndrome
Reactive arthritis is triggered by an infectious agent outside the joints; a specific genetic makeup increases one's risk of acquiring this condition.
reiter's syndrome reactive arthritis • hla b27 and reactive arthritis reiter's syndrome • infections bacteria associated with reiter's syndr • signs and symptoms of reiter's syndrome reactive a • treatment of reiter's syndrome reactive arthritis
Reactive arthritis is triggered by an infectious agent outside the joints; a specific genetic makeup increases one's risk of acquiring this condition.
reiter's syndrome reactive arthritis • hla b27 and reactive arthritis reiter's syndrome • infections bacteria associated with reiter's syndr • signs and symptoms of reiter's syndrome reactive a • treatment of reiter's syndrome reactive arthritis
Resiliency, a Path to Success for Abused Youth
Young Americans in many communities are at risk. However, with the proper environmental protective factors, resilient youth succeed at an astonishing rate.
abused youth • troubled teens • helping america's youth • search institute • 40 developmental assets
Young Americans in many communities are at risk. However, with the proper environmental protective factors, resilient youth succeed at an astonishing rate.
abused youth • troubled teens • helping america's youth • search institute • 40 developmental assets
Successful HIV/AIDS Treatment and Care in Haiti
Despite extreme poverty, Haiti has made remarkable progress in combating the HIV epidemic. Infection rates stayed in the single digits, and deaths due to AIDS decreased.
hiv and aids treatment in haiti • hiv and aids prevention • partners in health and gheskio • antiretroviral therapy in haiti • pepfar and global fund fight aids in haiti
Despite extreme poverty, Haiti has made remarkable progress in combating the HIV epidemic. Infection rates stayed in the single digits, and deaths due to AIDS decreased.
hiv and aids treatment in haiti • hiv and aids prevention • partners in health and gheskio • antiretroviral therapy in haiti • pepfar and global fund fight aids in haiti
Teen Relationship Abuse
All teens are at risk of dating abuse, but gay, lesbian, and bisexual teens can be at an extra risk due to homophobia.
lgb • gay relationship • relationship abuse • relationship violence • lesbian relationship
All teens are at risk of dating abuse, but gay, lesbian, and bisexual teens can be at an extra risk due to homophobia.
lgb • gay relationship • relationship abuse • relationship violence • lesbian relationship
The Benefits of Having an Active Sex Life
Sex is something that most people have in common and can say that they enjoy. However, although enjoyable, there is much more than enjoyment that can come from sex.
active sex life • healthy living • reducing chances of prostate cancer • benefits of sex • effect of sex on health
Sex is something that most people have in common and can say that they enjoy. However, although enjoyable, there is much more than enjoyment that can come from sex.
active sex life • healthy living • reducing chances of prostate cancer • benefits of sex • effect of sex on health
Trichomonas vaginalis Parasite
T. vaginalis is a cause of urethritis in men and both urethritis and vaginitis in women. The parasite is most commonly transmitted during sexual intercourse.
trichomoniasis • trichomonas • vaginalis • vaginitis • urethritis
T. vaginalis is a cause of urethritis in men and both urethritis and vaginitis in women. The parasite is most commonly transmitted during sexual intercourse.
trichomoniasis • trichomonas • vaginalis • vaginitis • urethritis
Uncovering Vulvodynia
When genital pain can't be attributed to obvious infections or trauma, it is referred to as vulvodynia.
vulvodynia • vulvar pain • vulvar pain condition • female genital pain • genital pain
When genital pain can't be attributed to obvious infections or trauma, it is referred to as vulvodynia.
vulvodynia • vulvar pain • vulvar pain condition • female genital pain • genital pain
Understanding HIV Infection
Although an HIV infection causes symptoms, it can only be diagnosed through an HIV antibodies test. Find out about the follow-up after confirmation of HIV+ status.
understanding hiv infection • being hiv+ • symptoms of hiv infection • cd4 cell count • viral load
Although an HIV infection causes symptoms, it can only be diagnosed through an HIV antibodies test. Find out about the follow-up after confirmation of HIV+ status.
understanding hiv infection • being hiv+ • symptoms of hiv infection • cd4 cell count • viral load
Unprotected Oral Sex
Unprotected oral sex carries risks of HIV transmission. Understand why this is so, and learn about precautions that can be taken to minimize the risks.
unprotected oral sex • hiv transmission • body fluids • use protection barriers • condoms dental dams
Unprotected oral sex carries risks of HIV transmission. Understand why this is so, and learn about precautions that can be taken to minimize the risks.
unprotected oral sex • hiv transmission • body fluids • use protection barriers • condoms dental dams
HIV and Youth Education
When Travis tested positive for HIV and Hepatitis C in September 2000, he was shocked, but it also confirmed his worst suspicion. "I thought I was going to die."
hiv and youth • hiv education • sex education • dr. peter center • youth remain at risk for hiv infection
When Travis tested positive for HIV and Hepatitis C in September 2000, he was shocked, but it also confirmed his worst suspicion. "I thought I was going to die."
hiv and youth • hiv education • sex education • dr. peter center • youth remain at risk for hiv infection
Hormonal Methods of Birth Control
If a woman wants to make the decision to responsibly take birth control, here is some information to help her make an informed decision.
birth control • pill • patch • shot • ring
If a woman wants to make the decision to responsibly take birth control, here is some information to help her make an informed decision.
birth control • pill • patch • shot • ring
Medical Birth Control Methods
If a woman wants to make the decision to responsibly take birth control, here is some information to help her make an informed decision.
birth control • tubes tied • tubal ligation • vasectomy • hysterectomy
If a woman wants to make the decision to responsibly take birth control, here is some information to help her make an informed decision.
birth control • tubes tied • tubal ligation • vasectomy • hysterectomy
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