Herpes
The first attack of the herpes virus is the most painful and takes the longest time to heal. Within 2 to 20 days after infection, there is a mild tingling or itching. This can be on the labia, clitoris, or…
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Toxic Shock Syndrome
Toxic Shock Syndrome Many women really appreciate tampons. It is unlikely that they will stop using them entirely. Once again, it is a risk/benefit issue. The following are suggestions that might help: Avoid using them for the entire period. Use…
Male/Female Tubal Obstruction
Female Tubal Obstruction Adhesions are scars which form on the outside of the oviducts. They tie down the tube; it cannot move at ovulation to scoop up the free-floating egg. Adhesions can be due to previous pelvic infections, or surgery.…
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is the most common STD in the U.S. today, with as many as 4 million new cases each year. It causes about half the known cases of NGU (non-gonococcal urethritis) in men. It breeds on the cervix in women.…
Fertility Drugs
There are different kinds of fertility drugs to stimulate the ovaries. Each has advantages and disadvantages in terms of time, negative side effects, cost, and so on. Some are taken orally, others require shots. Still, others are delivered via a…
Untreated Gonorrhea Can Lead To Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that affects one million people each year in the United States. It is believed a further one million cases each year go unreported, because the disease is asymptomatic in 10 to 15 percent of men,…
Self-Care Suggestions On Dysmenorrhea
The perception of pain is an individual issue. Stress has been shown to increase pain perception by about 30 percent per hour. Tension, whether mental or physical, makes any pain feel worse. A woman who is worried and has cramps…
Male Factor Infertility
The first and simplest fertility test involves a specimen of the male ejaculate. An average ejaculate contains one-half to one full teaspoon of semen. The average ejaculate volume after 3 days of abstinence is 3 to 5 cc. Sperm make…
Generic Terms Nonspecific Vaginitis and Vulvitis
There are many other organisms that can attack the area. They come under the generic terms nonspecific vaginitis and vulvitis. Nonspecific refers to conditions in which the cause is uncertain. They may be due to sexual infection, or they may…
Fertility Self-Help
The following are suggestions that can be helpful during the time of waiting for pregnancy to occur: Know the time of ovulation, and the entire fertile period. Check that love-making is sufficiently frequent. Avoid the “female superior” position; it allows…