Estimating Chlamydia Re-infection Rates
Examining and comparing chlamydia re-infection data may help evaluate different chlamydia control programs.
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Marriage May Cut Heart Attack Risk for Both Spouses
Finding lends support for vow to take 'in sickness and in health'
Genital Warts Treatment - An Overview Of Safe Effective Treatments For HPV And Genital Herpes
Genital warts are the result of the transmission of HPV, the human papillomavirus. It is highly contagious and unprotected sex with an infected person results in viral transmission about 70% of the time. Because genital warts are a type of sexually transmitted disease (STD), the majority of the peop
Men Eager to Renew Activities After Prostate Surgery
But Their Wives Advise Patience, Study Finds
Herpes and HPV Awareness
Herpes and Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) are sexually transmitted diseases that still carry a burden of shame and misunderstanding. The efforts of pharmaceutical companies, medical professionals, support groups, and health professionals to educate the public have improved awareness to some extent. How
AIDS Epidemic May Be Subsiding: Report
Number of new infections, deaths declining, while more with HIV getting lifesaving medications
Tests for Bacterial Vaginosis
Tests for bacterial vaginosis take samples of fluid and cells from the vagina to see if this vaginal infection is present.
HIV & AIDS - Causes, Symptoms and Treatments
The spread of HIV inside the body is in such a way that the virus splits the inherent cryptogram of the cells which are utilised by the immune system, especially cells called 'CD4 cells' and further utilizes the natural inherent matter in order to create replicas of itself. The body is abl
Bowenoid Papulosis
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'Molecular Clock' Moves Origin of AIDS Epidemic to 1930
Scientists at the Los Alamos National Laboratory have used a unique computer model to demonstrate that the crucial event or chain of events starting the AIDS epidemic probably occurred early in the 20th century, possibly around 1930.
4 Things You Can Say to Yourself Right Now to Begin to Heal Your Negative Association With Herpes
All too often we tend to automatically tell ourselves all the negative things about herpes. Here are four statements you can tell yourself with all sincerity and care to help change your own relationship to herpes to be a more positive and self-supporting one.
Men's Sexual Health Treatment
Male sexual health includes infertility problems, sexually transmitted diseases and erectile dysfunction. This article will focus on sexual dysfunction. Remedies include prescription or non-prescription drugs, surgery and psychological counseling. Treatment often depends on the cause of the dysfunct
Routine HIV Screening Recommendations
Based on the lack of progress in preventing the transmission of HIV infection and the fact that early recognition and treatment of HIV disease keeps people healthy longer, slows the progression to AIDS, and may prevent the unknown transmission of the virus to others, the Centers for Disease Control
Oral Sex Raises Women's Genital Herpes Risk
Vaginal intercourse and receiving oral sex can raise a woman's risk of infection from herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1).
The Challenge of HPV and Genital Warts
With such a strong link between HPV and genital warts, the public health challenge is as great as ever. While vaccination against HPV in teenage girls is growing in popularity, new ways are needed to reduce infection rates as well as protection against developing genital warts. How much can new tech
AIDS / HIV Transmission
Find WebMD's comprehensive coverage of AIDS/HIV transmission including medical reference, news, pictures, videos, and more.
Genital Warts Are an Embarrassment That You Would Rather Be Without
Are you fed up with the discomfort, itching and the social embarrassment of having genital warts? You can rest assured that you are not alone. It is estimated that nearly 20,000,000 men and women suffer from genital warts in the United States.
Herbal Contraceptive Methods
Herbal potions have been used for centuries to prevent or disrupt pregnancy. Little research has been conducted into the effectiveness, long-term side effects or safety of herbal contraceptive methods, so they should not be relied upon as a sole method of contraception, but they may provide an alter
Genital Herpes Simplex Explained
Genital herpes simplex is a very common sexually transmitted disease (STD). It can be caused by both the Herpes Simplex Virus 1 and 2, and can infect the mouth as well as the genitals. When either virus infects the mouth, it is known as the common condition 'cold sores.'
How to Resolve the Spread of HIV
HIV/AIDS has taken the world by storm ever since it was discovered a few decades ago. HIV is the causative agent for AIDS and it is still up to this day incurable. Knowing what AIDS and HIV does to a single person can make a lot of difference in fighting against it.