Facts About Menstrual Pain Menstrual pain can be either primary or secondary Primary is present from the beginning of pubertens. There is no underlying disease and the symptoms come from hours before menstrual bleeding and especially the first day. At 10%, the symptoms are so severe that it requires sick leave […]
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Facts About Heavy Menstrual Bleeding Heavy menstrual bleeding (menorrhagia) are regular bleeding, but you bleed more and possibly. for longer than usual Often there is no reason, and the condition may be transient Most women have heavier bleeding with age Heavy bleeding can be caused by fibroids or polyps, copper […]
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Facts About Condoms The condom is a rubber sheath that is drawn over the penis before intercourse The semen by ejaculation is assembled in the condom Simple method with high safety when properly used Is the only contraceptive that protects against sexually transmissible diseases! No serious adverse events Mechanism of action […]
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Facts About Urinary Tract Infections in Women Bladder catarrh is an infection of the urinary bladder. It is almost always bacteria enters the urinary bladder via the urethra. The bacteria leading to an inflammation of the mucosa which line the inside of the urinary bladder. The mucous membrane becomes red and […]
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Facts About Proctitis Proctitis is inflammation of the anal canal and the mucous membrane of the rectum It is a relatively common condition especially seen in people with inflammatory bowel disease and in the course of sexually transmitted diseases Symptoms vary somewhat depending on the cause – the most common are: […]
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Facts About Bacterial Vaginosis Bacterial vaginosis is characterized by troublesome discharge, which is whitish / grayish with fish smell nuisance, which is amplified after intercourse Due to the propagation of bacteria normally found only in limited quantities in the vagina Frequently occurring – ca. 1/3 of all women will experience bacterial […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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