An estimated 17 million women in the United States are currently dealing with Female Urinary Incontinence. Urinary Incontinence is a medical term used to describe a condition of not being able to control the flow of urine from your body. Symptoms may include leakage of urine when sneezing, coughing, laughing, exercising or lifting heavy objects. …
Genital Herpes is a common and highly contagious infection that is usually spread through sexual contact, including intercourse, oral and anal sex. However, this particular STD is often misunderstood. The infection is caused by the herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2) or the herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1). In most cases, it is caused by HSV-2. When …
If you are a women and are in your late forties or early fifties, you may be wondering what to expect from the next phase in your life: Menopause. You have survived puberty, made it through the hormonally-charged teenage years, muddled through countless menstrual cycles and handled multiple pregnancies… so what is next? While Menopause can present …
Let’s face it, women are different from men! And, while there are a number of heath issues that affect both women and men equally, there are also some health issues that are specific to women. Here are some interesting facts from the National Institutes of Health regarding women’s health issues: Women are more likely to …
Are you wondering if you should get tested for sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)? It is an important question as more than 1/2 of all Americans get a sexually transmitted disease or infection at some time in their lives. Many times, STDs do not cause symptoms and many people never know they have one. This makes …
A vaginal yeast infection is an infection of the vagina that is caused by the overgrowth of a certain type of fungus, Candida albicans. A vaginal yeast infection is a common occurrence as 75% of women will experience at least one during their lifetime. In fact, almost half of all women experience two or more …
A vaginal yeast infection is an infection of the vagina that is caused by the overgrowth of a certain type of fungus, Candida albicans. The symptoms include extreme itchiness around and in the vagina, pain during urination, pain during sex and more. This condition is very common and 75% of women will experience a vaginal yeast …
If you have had an abnormal PAP test, you are not alone. Many women have abnormal results on one or more PAP tests during their lifetime. So, what is the next step? The first step is not to panic. One abnormal result on a PAP does not mean that you have cervical cancer. A PAP …
In a recent interview with The Guardian, popular actor and Hollywood star Michael Douglas announced that his recent throat cancer was most likely caused by Human Papillomavirus (HPV), a sexually transmitted disease that can be contracted during oral sex. In the interview, Michael Douglas also admitted to drinking and smoking. These two factors have been …
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