People who take the HIV prevention pill Tenemine can cut their risk of getting HIV from sexual activity by 93%. This is the percentage of risk that is reduced. Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis, also known as Tenemine, is another name for PrEP. Through their Pop Inn wellness centers, the Aurum Institute has been operating a PrEP program in three different provinces. This program is geared toward men who have sexual relations with other men as well as transgender women. They have communicated with over 100,000 people, many of whom reside in remote parts of the country that are notoriously difficult to access. How would you react if a nurse presented you with a massive blue pill and instructed you to take it by […]
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Oral Contraceptives
Facts About Oral Contraceptives Birth control pills are frequently used and effective contraception They prevent ovulation, makes the cervical mucus becomes less susceptible to a fertilized egg and changes the mucus in the cervix, which then become less permeable to sperm Pros: Simple to use, small and regular bleeding and reduces menstrual pain Disadvantages: Does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases and causes side effects as other hormonal contraceptives. In particular, there is an increased risk of blood clots, which are higher for some of the new types of pill. 2nd generation contraceptive pills have the least risk mechanism of action prevents ovulation The endometrium is less susceptible to a fertilized egg Mucus in the cervix becomes less permeable to sperm […]
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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 Photo of a condom The condom is a rubber sheath that is drawn over the penis before intercourse Upon release assembled semen in the condom Benefits Simple method with high safety when properly used Is the only contraceptive that protects against sexually transmissible diseases! No serious adverse events Cons Options for misuse and thereby reduced reliability may occur: If the condom is torn nail or the like, while you put it […]
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