Sexually Transmitted Infections: Inform You Before!
Posted by Justin - 25/09/09 at 08:09:58 pmSexually Transmitted Infections: tell you before! Be better informed to protect yourself against sexually transmitted infections or make other aware, your friends, your children become teenagers…
1) A person who has a cold sore can transmit genital herpes to your partner:
Yes but only during the infectious period of cold sores.
No, definitely not.
Typically, the cold sore is caused by herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV 1) and genital herpes HSV 2. However, one can give an HSV1 and HSV2 vice versa. Thus a partner who has a cold sore can transmit genital herpes and vice versa.
2) The morning after pill is free:
For everyone.
Only for the minor.
Emergency contraception is available in pharmacies without prescription.
It is delivered free only to minors.
It pays for major and reimbursed by health insurance to 65% on prescription.
3) Condoms and HPV, the virus family involved in cancer of the cervix:
The condom does not protect any of papillomavirus.
It protects some but not enough.
Papillomaviruses are viruses transmitted through semen or genital secretions, but the mucous membranes. But condoms do not prevent contact between mucous membranes; it prevents very inadequate transmission of HPV.
The only way to protect against HPV and prevent cervical cancer of the uterus is the vaccination of young girls and the achievement of regular smears.
4) In case of equity risk, testing for AIDS should be made:
Immediately
Three months later.
If you think you have been exposed to a risk of infection (unprotected relation, condom failure, injury with an object contaminated blood, sharing of injecting equipment …), go to the emergency room of a hospital in an anonymous testing and free CDAG or see a doctor within 48 hours. A preventative treatment you may be prescribed.
Otherwise, within 15 to 90 days after exposure to risk, it is possible to detect if you’ve been or not contaminated with the AIDS virus after a test screening.
5) Certain sexually transmitted virus can cause:
Cancer.
Diabetes.
Papillomaviruses are viruses that cause cancers of the cervix.
6) The morning after pill is effective:
In the only condition to be taken no later than the next day (within 24 hours no more).
Even beyond 24 hours after intercourse at risk, it is still worth the shot to take.
Note that the effectiveness of the morning-after pill (or emergency contraception) is not 100%. It is around 95% when taken within 24 hours and then decreases rapidly to reach for example 45% after 72 hours. Given the risk of unwanted pregnancy, it is still worth the shot to take!
7) After several months of using condoms with a single partner, we can stop the condom:
Only if one has confidence in his partner.
Not without having each a screening tests for AIDS.
We may be carrying the AIDS virus without knowing it. They may also underestimate their risk taking. This is not a question of trusting or not. There is no question of stopping the condom (which is the one and only way to guard against this very serious illness) without each partner has been tested for the AIDS virus. Then each partner shows its result to another.
The HPV can also cause diseases in humans such as:
Genital warts.
Testicular cancer.
Papillomaviruses are not only responsible for cancer of the cervix. In women as in men, they can cause the mucous membranes of the genital warts or cockscomb, a kind of small warts.
9) Is there a preventive treatment against AIDS?
Yes provided it is taken within 48 hours of taking risks.
No, there is no treatment that can prevent AIDS.
There are actually a preventative treatment to be taken within 48 hours of taking risks. It reduces the risk of infection after exposure to HIV. It consists of several active drugs against the HIV virus and must be taken for 4 weeks.
10) When is a screening test for AIDS, the result is known:
Immediately.
Within 3 to 7 days.
The test requires only a simple blood test, but the result is not immediate. It will be communicated within 3 to 7 days, during a second consultation.
How To Removal Skin Tag
Posted by Justin - 25/09/09 at 02:09:20 pmSkin tags can be irritating and unattractive, especially when they seem to pop up continuously. Making frequent trips to a physician to remove skin tags can be just as irritating. Fortunately, there are a few different ways that you can remove skin tags from the comfort of your own home.
Before you attempt to remove skin tags, you should be completely certain that you are in fact dealing with skin tags, rather than a more serious growth. A skin tag is very small and grows slowly, never reaching a size greater than ½ inch (1.27cm). The skin tag may appear to be a flap of skin or a small round mass attached to the skin by a peduncle or stalk. The skin tag should be soft and movable, with a pigmentation that is similar to the rest of your skin or slightly darker.
Once you have established what you are dealing with, you can begin to remove skin tags. One way to do this is to tie a piece of thread or dental floss tightly around the base of the skin tag. Then, with thoroughly cleaned sharp scissors or a nail clipper, cut the skin tag off above the material that you tied around the base. Make sure that after you remove skin tags, you keep the areas clean with peroxide or antibacterial ointment until they are healed. This procedure is relatively painless and similar to the procedure that a doctor may perform. A skin tag should not appear again on the same site, but if it does, you should consult a physician.
Another method to remove skin tags that does not yield immediate results, but is far less intrusive, involves creating a mixture of castor oil and baking soda. Mix these two ingredients together to form a thick paste and apply it frequently, several times a day, to remove skin tags. Eventually, within two weeks, the skin tags will dry up and disappear.
Some people remove skin tags at home by applying solutions designed for wart removal. Some people find these products more effective to remove skin tags than to remove warts. There are also many over-the-counter products that are specifically designed to remove skin tags at home, but they are not as efficient as removing the skin tags simply by cutting them off.
All my family have moles and skin tags but recently I’ve noticed that moles were just popping up all over my body. I promptly booked an appointment with a dermatologist to have them removed but when he explained the procedure that I would have to go through I gave up. I didn’t like the idea to have a hole in my skin for the rest of my life like my other family members that had their moles surgically removed. Fortunately I searched online and after checking on some forums a guy suggested your natural remedy. Given that it’s inexpensive and natural I gave it a shot. Now, only 3 days later and most of my moles are gone without any scarring. Amazing
A Woman’s Guide to Vaginitis
Posted by Justin - 25/09/09 at 02:09:02 amVaginitis is a condition in which there is an inflammation of the vagina. It is also characterized by discharge, odor, irritation, and itching. There are many agents that can cause vaginitis. These are bacteria, yeast, chemicals, and even clothing. Vaginitis can also be a sexually transmitted disease and it is influenced by many factors like health, personal hygiene, medications, hormones, health of the sexual partner, and disturbance of the genitalia.
The Many Types of Vaginitis and Their Treatments
It is important to know the different types of vaginitis so that you can understand the right treatment. They come from different causes and they often have different symptoms. More than one type of vaginitis can occur at the same time with or without the presence of the symptoms and you must take note to identify them correctly.
* Candida or yeast infection. Caused by the fungus Candida, they normally live in the vagina but only in small numbers. The most common symptom is the thick, white vaginal discharge that is usually odorless and watery, and causes redness and itchiness in the vulva and vagina over time. The treatment will be determined by the physician based on the woman’s overall health and medical history. It may include antifungal vaginal creams, vaginal tablets, and antibiotics.
* Bacterial vaginosis. This is the most common type of vaginitis, and it is caused by a bacteria. Symptoms may include a milky thin discharge and a fishy odor that may become noticeable during intercourse. Treating it will be as simple as taking in oral antibiotics.
* Trichomoniasis vaginitis. This is caused by a parasite and it can be easily transmitted through sexual intercourse. Symptoms include a greenish yellow discharge with a musty smell and itching around the vagina. It also causes discomfort on the lower abdomen and there is a burning sensation when a woman urinates. Also, women with this infection experience pain during sexual intercourse. Treatment requires only oral antibiotics but both partners need to take medication in order to avoid recurring infection.
* Chlamydia vaginitis. This is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States and it often goes undiagnosed. If this infection is left untreated, it will result in pelvic inflammatory disease. This is caused by a bacterium and different strains of it exist. Symptoms include a light bleeding with pain in the lower abdomen. Women with this infection often have pus in their urine and there is a redness and swelling in the urethra and labia. Antibiotics are used to treat this infection.
* Viral vaginitis. This is often the most common cause of vaginitis. One type that causes this and other sexually related diseases is the human papillomavirus or HPV. Symptoms include the presence of warts in the genitalia and this is simply detected by a Pap test. There is a vaccine widely used in treating and preventing this infection.
* Noninfectious vaginitis. This refers to vaginal irritation without an infection. It is usually caused by an allergic reaction from any chemical that is applied to the genitals. Symptoms include itching, burning, and even pelvic pain. Treating this vaginal infection includes applying estrogen creams and oral tablets. This restores lubrication and decrease the soreness and irritation of the genitals.
Gynecological Problems
Posted by Justin - 23/09/09 at 09:09:35 pmThere are several diseases and disorders that wait for a woman at every turning point of her life. Menarche, pregnancy, childbirth and menopause, all have their own sets of physical discomforts, which present before a woman at every stage.
Women face a number of gynecological problems, some of which can be rather serious. Occasional check ups as well as awareness about one’s body is important to prevent the various gynecological complications.
Some of the examinations related gynecological problems include routine annual exams, breast examination, Colposcopy, pelvic ultrasound for diagnosis of abnormalities, and other check ups. Some of the common gynecological problems seen in teenage girls and adolescents include PMS, menstrual disorders, urinary tract infections (UTI) eating disorders and vaginitis. Each of the gynecological problems has their specific symptoms and treatment.
Gynecological (GYN) problems occur in all women. GYN problems range from irregular periods to vaginal yeast infections that just won’t go away. More serious complications can include cancers or painful warts on the vagina, labia (vaginal lips), and the anal area (around your butt-hole).Breast cancer is the most common gynecological problem evident in one woman among eight.
The reproductive cycle:
The average monthly cycle is between 28 and 30 days, starting with the menstrual period, which typically lasts 3-5 days.
After that, the lining of your uterus (endometrial) thickens, preparing for a possible pregnancy.
Around day 14, your ovaries will release an egg (ovulation), which moves into the fallopian tube.
If the egg is not fertilized, the cycle will restart, shedding the egg and the uterine lining (the menstrual period).
The Division of Gynecologic Oncology serves as the major referral for the treatment of women with pre-cancerous and cancerous conditions in the reproductive tract. In addition to performing advanced abdominal and pelvic surgery, and minimally invasive surgical procedures including robotic surgery.
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