All Entries in the "Sexually Transmitted Diseases" Category
Hormonal Contraception To Fight Against Bacterial Vaginosis
New research suggests that women who are more prone to most common vaginal infections like bacterial vaginosis can prevent the recurrence if they follow hormonal contraception.
You can use either birth control pills or Depo-Provera injections to prevent frequent vaginal infections.
Researchers conducted a study in 330 women with a mean age of [...]
The Silent Disease, Chlamydia, Spreads Because Of Lack Of Testing
The most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States is Chlamydia with over one million cases reported every year.
If left untreated it can cause permanent damage to a woman’s reproductive organs, exposure to the bacteria will increase a female’s chance of getting the HIV virus by five fold.
For men however there [...]
Stem Cell Therapy Will Replace The “Boob Job”
Going under a plastic surgeon’s knife could soon be a thing of the past for women who would like a bigger bust line.
Instead they could avail of the results of a study that shows that stem cells could be implanted successfully into the chest.
Currently all efforts in this area are [...]
HIV, National Women And Girls Awareness Day
Each year thousands of women worldwide are infected with the HIV virus, this is particularly true amongst black women between the ages 19 to 35, who do not understand the importance of protecting themselves during a sexual relationship with their male partners.
In March, there will be a national day dedicated to [...]
Gel May Protect Women Against HIV
A recent study on products that can protect women from contracting HIV has finally achieved a breakthrough with PRO 2000. This vaginal gel has been tested and has revealed its effectiveness against HIV infection in 36% of cases.
Although this study is not yet definite it is extremely promising, for no other [...]
3 Easy Steps To Protect Yourself From Trichomoniasis
As a woman, if you really want to keep better sexual and reproductive health, it is very essential for you to protect yourself from trichomoniasis.
The parasite responsible for trichomoniasis mainly affects your vagina and cervix; as a result you can experience various health complications.
Here are few ways that you can adopt in [...]
Women May Face Greater HIV Risk
Women having unsafe sex may be at more risk of HIV than thought after tests revealed the HPV virus could breach even healthy vaginal tissue.
It had been believed that only damaged skin inside the vagina could provide a route to infection.
However, US-based researchers say HIV infection can get past this intact barrier within hours.
UK HIV [...]
Most Common Myths About Sexually Transmitted Diseases!
Are you aware of sexually transmitted diseases (STD)? How much do you know about STDs? Now-a-days, sex education has become widespread, so many of you no longer believe in certain misconceptions about STDs.
But there are few people who still fail to distinguish between the fact and fiction.
If you want to avoid [...]
