sexual health

How do you treat sexual dysfunction in women? Female sexual dysfunction treatment depends on the underlying cause. Sexual dysfunction is recurrent or persistent problems with sexual response, desire, orgasm or pain that can potentially create a strain in relationships. Sexual dysfunction can occur in men and women. Female sexual dysfunction may include problems with sexual …

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are small devices that can be placed in the uterus for preventing pregnancy. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are small devices that can be placed in the uterus for preventing pregnancy. Their efficacy is more than 99%, which means less than one out of every 100 women with an IUD implant will get pregnant in a year. Different types …

Nexplanon is a contraceptive implant that is in the form of a rod Nexplanon is a contraceptive implant that is in the form of a rod, containing progestin (hormone) etonogestrel. It should be placed under the skin at the inner side of your non-dominant upper arm. This means that if you are a right-handed person, the doctor will place it …

How common is female sexual dysfunction? Female sexual dysfunction is fairly common. Sexual dysfunction is known as recurrent or persistent problems with sexual response, desire, orgasm or pain that can potentially create a strain in relationships. Sexual dysfunction can occur in men and women. Female sexual dysfunction may include problems with sexual desire, arousal, attaining an orgasm, painful spasms of …

Trichomoniasis is more common in older women. Symptoms include: A clear, green, yellow, gray, frothy vaginal discharge The vaginal discharge often has a bad or fishy smell Blood in the vaginal discharge Swelling around the genitals Itching and/or irritation in and around the vagina Pain during intercourse Pain or burning while passing urine Frequent urge to pee The signs of …

Of all warts, 30% will subside within the first four months of infection. Of all warts, 30% will subside within the first four months of infection. A genital wart is a type of sexually transmitted disease appearing in various sizes and shapes. Some people get a few warts, whereas some get many.  The most common signs of genital warts are …

Can you have pelvic inflammatory disease without having an STD? It is rare but possible to get pelvic inflammatory disease without having an STD. In about 10% of cases, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) may occur without having an STD. PID is the infection and swelling of the female reproductive organs. It can involve the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. …

Herpes is a skin infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Herpes is a skin infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It results in the formation of painful blisters or sores on the skin, typically around the mouth or genitals. Signs and symptoms of herpes are as follows: Herpes (herpes rash) looks like one or more fluid-filled …

Genital wart is an infectious skin condition caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Genital wart is an infectious skin condition caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The medical term for genital warts is ‘condyloma acuminata,’ and it is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). A genital wart varies amongst patients. Genital warts may go away on their own or with treatment. …

What causes HPV in men? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted virus Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted virus that infects half of the young adults aged 15-24 years each year in the United States. In general, genital (penis, scrotum) HPV infection has increased significantly over the past decades. HPV infection is caused when the HPV gets transmitted …