MEDICAL NEWS Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can occur when people have sexual contact with a person who also has an STD. People of all ages can get STDs. If you have unprotected sexual contact with someone who is infected, you risk getting an STD. This includes oral, anal and vaginal sex. Don’t be afraid or […]
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MEDICAL NEWS It is not uncommon for some couples to have trouble conceiving. If a couple has been trying for one year without success, they are said to be dealing with infertility. While infertility may be common, it is not hopeless. Many effective treatments are available. Knowing when to talk to your doctor about fertility
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MEDICAL NEWS Millions of people in the U.S. contract sexually transmitted infections (STIs) each year. In fact, the CDC reports that in 2014, a staggering 2.86 million new cases of chlamydia and 820,000 cases of gonorrhea were reported. Many of these cases occurred in teenagers or young adults. In addition, thousands of people have chlamydia
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MEDICAL NEWS When HIV and AIDS were first discovered, they were commonly thought to be one in the same. Nearly everyone who had HIV would eventually get AIDS. But as treatment for AIDS and HIV has continued to progress, HIV does not always turn into AIDS. Today, there are special medicines called antiretroviral therapy (ART)
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Sexual Health Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are ones that pass from one person to another through sexual contact. This can be from vaginal, anal, or oral sex, and from genital-to-genital contact. STIs are also called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Signs & Symptoms For Females Symptoms may not be present for years. If they do occur,
Sexual Health Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are also called STDs. They are infections that pass from one person to another through sexual contact. STIs can be present without any symptoms. Latex and polyurethane condoms reduce the spread of HIV and other STIs. They do not get rid of the risk entirely. Use a condom correctly
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Sexual Health Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are ones that pass from one person to another through sexual contact. This can be from vaginal, anal, or oral sex, and from genital-to-genital contact. STIs are also called sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Signs & Symptoms * Primary stage. A large, painless, ulcer-like sore (chancre) appears around the area
Sexual Health Sexual assault is an unlawful act that may involve the touching of intimate body parts, sexual intimidation, or forced sexual penetration. This includes sexual intercourse, oral sex, and digital penetration. Rape is forced sexual intercourse. Force may be by verbal threats, physical restraint, or violence. Stalking is defined as repeated, obsessive, fear-inducing behavior
Sexual Health Physical Changes Sexual health can be affected by many conditions. These include: * Certain medicines. Ask your doctor if medicines you take affect your sexual response. * Alcohol * Heart attack * Stroke * Diabetes * Arthritis * HIV and STIs * Multiple sclerosis * Parkinson’s disease * Cancer and side effects of
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Sexual Health Signs & Symptoms A lot of people have concerns about their sex life. Common concerns and problems that affect one or both sex partners include: * Little or no desire for sexual relations * Different levels of desire for sex between partners * Disgust or distress with having sex or even thinking about
