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Vulvovaginitis

Facts About Vulvovaginitis Vulva infection after menopause is also called vulvovaginitis Vulvovaginitis due to estrogen levels drop after menopause Typical symptoms are dry mucous membranes and pain in the vagina. There may be pain and pain during intercourse and urination. There can also be seen frequent bladder infections and prone to incontinence. At very dry mucous membranes can cause cracks There is good treatment effect of local hormone in vagina What is vulvovaginitis? Vulvovaginitis is Vulva infection in women who have passed menopause. Typical symptoms are dry mucous membranes and pain in the vagina. There may be pain and painful intercourse. There may also be pain during urination, frequent urinary tract infections and prone to incontinence. Some may have increased vaginal […]

HPV Infection

Facts About HPV Infections HPV infection can lead to condyloma (genital warts), cervical cancer, penile cancer, colorectal cancer, and cancer almond 80% of sexually active will in their lives have had an HPV infection HPV is sexually transmitted The vast majority of infections disappear all by itself and causes no illness or symptoms One can reduce the incidence of cervical cancer and genital warts by vaccinating girls against HPV Boys are not currently under the vaccination program What is HPV? HPV stands for Human Papilloma Virus. There are over 100 different types of HPV virus. Some HPV types can cause genital warts, other HPV virus can cause cell changes on the cervix and HPV is also instrumental in the development of […]

HPV Vaccination

Facts In South Africa offered vaccine against Human Papillomavirus (HPV) for free as part of the childhood immunization program Vaccination can reduce the number of cervical cancer cases The vaccine be given to girls before they become sexually active The offer is voluntary Free vaccination Vaccination against human papiloma ‘HPV vaccination’ is offered girls in the age of 12 as part of the regular childhood immunization program to protect against cervical cancer. Vaccination is done by the GP. Offer applies to girls over the age of 12, and vaccinations should be completed before she is 18 years old. The vaccine It is estimated that the vaccine protects against 70% of cervical cancer cases. HPV vaccination does not protect against all cervical cancers. […]

Mycoplasma Genitalium

Facts About Mycoplasma Genitalium Mycoplasma genitalium is a sexually transmitted bacterial infection The symptoms of Mycoplasma genitalium are the same as for Chlamydia = Pain on urination and increased vaginal discharge The treatment of Mycoplasma genitalium are antibiotics, for longer than the chlamydia It is important to partner tracing, if you have been diagnosed with infection with the bacterium What is infection with Mycoplasma genitalium ? The bacterium Mycoplasma genitalium was isolated for the first time in 1980. Our knowledge of this bacterium, the genes and diseases that can lead to, is presently limited. However, it seems that M. genitalium is an important cause of urinrørskatar (urethritis) in both men and women. The bacterium is also found in people without symptoms. […]

Acute Cervix Inflammation

Facts Acute Cervix Inflammation An infection of the cervix, which is the opening into the uterus Frequent symptoms are vaginal discharge, contact bleeding, soreness, pain during intercourse. In severe cases there may be fever and general malaise It is a frequent cause of medical contact It is a sexual transmitted disease most common among women under 25 Caused by the bacteria chlamydia and gonorrhea rarer or virus Herpes and HPV Inflammation due. Bacteria treated with antibiotics, while the virus is prevented with HPV vaccine What is acute cervical inflammation? The cervix (cervix uteri) is opening into the uterine cavity. It is located deep in the vagina (see drawing). Cervical Inflammation is an infection caused by bacteria or viruses. The most common […]

Chronic Cervix Inflammation

Facts About Chronic Cervix Inflammation Chronic cervical inflammation is a disorder that occurs with increasing frequency with age The woman plagued by mucus discharge with pus, possibly. mixed with blood No bacterial infection Featuring mucus producing lining of the womb to the cervix Treatment is aimed at stopping mucus production What is chronic cervical inflammation? The cervix (cervix uteri) is opening into the uterine cavity and is located deep in the vagina (see drawing). Chronic inflammation of the cervix is a slightly turbid state that lacks good definition. There are symptoms of inflammation of the cervix, but bacterial and viral tests are normal (see. Acute cervical inflammation ). The cause is unknown. How common is chronic cervical inflammation? The incidence of […]

Herpes in Pregnancy

Facts About Herpes in Pregnancy Pregnant women can get herpes outbreak during pregnancy Treatment is the same as in non-pregnant In rare cases, a pregnant with first-time outbreak of herpes infect her child during birth For first-time outbreak close to birth be cesarean considered Most women with known herpes will give birth normally The risk of pregnancy Herpes on the genitals caused by a viral infection. The infection is chronic, and some have frequent recurrent outbreaks. If you have ever had an outbreak of genital herpes, there is no special risk associated with pregnancy and childbirth. Earlier Monday made cesarean if the pregnant woman had herpes outbreaks at birth. Today we know that the risk to the newborn baby becoming infected […]

Genital Herpes

Facts About Genital Herpes Genital herpes does genital herpes Cold sores on lips can be through oral sex cause genital herpes Symptoms of genital herpes are small blisters that sit in groups and are small painful sores on the genitals The initial outbreak of genital herpes can cause: general malaise fever swollen lymph nodes in lyskerne possibly. difficulty to urinate The infection usually goes over after a few days but the virus will remain dormant in nerve roots for life and can cause new outbreaks What is genital herpes? Genital herpes is an infection with genital herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types of viruses: HSV-1 HSV-2 The infection results in blisters and sores on the genitals. How common is […]

Gonorrhea

Facts About Gonorrhea Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease, where one is infected with a bacterium Gonorrhea often produces pain on urination and yellow discharge from the urethra, vagina or rectum (after anal sex) Gonorrhea can be effectively treated with antibiotics Condoms prevent becoming infected with gonorrhea Gonorrhea may also infectious by oral sex What is gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. The symptoms occur 2-7 days after infection. Typical symptoms of gonorrhea are: Pain during urination and yellow-green discharge from the urethra and vagina, possibly. discharge from the rectum (after anal sex) Fever, sometimes pain and swelling in the large joints By anal, and oral bacterium can be infected to the mucosa of […]

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