What to do if you have been diagnosed with an STD? If you are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD), you must observe the following precautions If you are diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease (STD), you must observe the following precautions: Immediately contact your doctor/venereologist/gynecologist Contact your partner(s) and let them know that …
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Common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in women Many women may not show any symptoms of STDs and may be unaware of the need for treatment. Women experiencing the following problems must seek gynecological advice. Bumps, swelling, redness, sores or warts or rashes/tiny pimples around the vagina, anus, buttocks or thighs Pain or discomfort during sex Lower abdominal or back pain: …
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Many women may not show any symptoms of STDs Many women may not show any symptoms of STDs and may be unaware of the need for treatment. Women experiencing the following problems must seek gynecological advice. Bumps, swelling, redness, sores or warts or rashes/tiny pimples around the vagina, anus, buttocks or thighs Pain or discomfort during sex Lower abdominal or …
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Half of all sexually active young adults get an STD by the age of 25 years. According to the American Social Health Organization, each year one out of four teens in the United States develops a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Half of all sexually active young adults get an STD by the age of 25 years. The top 10 STDs …
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Some of the triggers of a cold sore Cold sores are generally caused by a type of herpes simplex virus (HSV) called HSV-1. Rarely, cold sores may be caused by the herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). HSV-2 may cause cold sores when a person had oral sex with someone who has HSV-2 infection. After you get infected with HSV, it …
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How does menopause affect a woman’s sexual life? Menopause may be associated with sexual side effects for many women. Menopause marks the end of the reproductive era in a woman’s life. Some women view it positively as periods no longer trouble them and there is no chance of getting pregnant even with unprotected sex. However, as the estrogen and testosterone …
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Facts you should know about paraphilia Treatment of paraphilia typically incorporates therapy and medication. Paraphilias are emotional disorders defined as sexually arousing fantasies, urges, or behaviors that are recurrent, intense, occur over a period of at least 6 months, and cause significant distress or interfere with important areas of functioning. Except for masochism, medical professionals almost exclusively diagnose paraphilias in …
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Untreated syphilis can lead to permanent damage Untreated syphilis can lead to permanent damage to multiple body systems such as the brain, heart, and eyes and result in life-threatening complications. Syphilis can be cured completely in the initial stages with antibiotics (Penicillin). Timely treatment can help prevent complications. There is no treatment available to repair or reverse damage that has already …
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Triggers are not known for herpes Once a person is infected with herpes, the virus may stay dormant or quiet within the nerves. It is not known what exactly may trigger the symptoms, however, the symptoms can be activated or triggered by certain factors such as: Fatigue Genital stimulation such as during sexual intercourse Menstrual periods Emotional stress Physical exertion …
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Untreated chlamydia can cause serious health problems Chlamydia infection often gets unnoticed or overlooked because it causes no symptoms in most people. Untreated chlamydia disease, however, can cause serious health problems with both short- and long-term complications. In women, the infection can ascend upward and spread to the uterus or uterine tubes causing their inflammation (pelvic inflammatory disease or PID). …
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