The virus that causes AIDS, human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, destroys the body's immune system, compromising an individual's ability to fight disease. HIV is transmitted through body fluids, such as semen, blood or vaginal fluid, according to...
Mirena is a brand name of an intrauterine device (IUD) that can remain in place for up to five years. This device is intended to prevent pregnancy for women who are in a steady relationship and who have already had a child; however, as is the case...
Bipolar disorder, also known as manic depression, is characterized by severe mood swings. A person with this disorder suffers from periods of depression and mania. Their moods range from high to low.
Bacterial vaginosis (BV), one of the most common vaginal infections in the United States, is a condition in which the normal bacteria found in the vagina are disturbed and unhealthy bacteria grow rapidly as a result. Bacterial vaginosis is...
Hepatitis B is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus. It may resolve within a few months of contracting it, or it may become chronic, possibly leading to liver failure, cirrhosis, liver cancer or death. Hepatitis B is...
Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that is transmitted through sexual contact, and it is the most common sexually transmitted disease in men. The National Institutes of Health states that as many as one in four men who have chlamydia do not have...
Men'sStuff.org states there are over 100 types of human papillomavirus, or HPV, 30 of which may be associated with a penis viral infection. HPV is classified as low risk, as seen in genital warts, or high risk, that can cause abnormal cellular...
Your digestive tract contains bacteria that can accumulate around the opening of your urethra. The urethra is a tube or passageway for urine to leave your bladder and be expelled from the body. The bacteria can start to multiply and an infection...
Parkinson's disease is a nervous system disorder that affects movement. Psychological changes often occur as well. Many patients experience changes in their sex lives due to Parkinson's disease. This may happen at any time in the disease process...
The immune system begins to produce antibodies in an attempt to fight the HIV virus as soon as the virus enters the body. HIV/AIDS tests screens for and diagnoses an infection by either detecting the antibodies, or by testing virus levels in the...
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a condition in which the uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries become inflamed and create scar tissue adhesions in the reproductive system. It's usually caused by the introduction of bacteria into the reproductive...
AIDS, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, is a condition that occurs in the late stages of HIV, or human immunodeficiency virus infection. Anyone who puts himself at risk for HIV should get tested. There are different tests available and many...
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 110.2 million visits to hospital emergency rooms occurred in 2002. Abdominal pain was the most frequently cited reason for visiting the emergency room. There are multiple causes of...
In the United States, about 3.2 million people live with a chronic hepatitis C infection, the type of hepatitis C that remains in a patient's body, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The hepatitis C virus infects the...
Hepatitis C is a disease that affects the liver. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimates there are 17,000 new hepatitis C infections every year. In 75 to 85 percent of hepatitis C cases, it becomes a chronic condition for...
In 2007, twenty percent of high school students and 6.3 percent of middle school students had become cigarette smokers according to statistics reported by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention. Every day 3,900 children light up their first...
If you're not in a committed, long-term relationship, then you must always use a condom whenever you have sex. Unprotected sex is the leading cause of transmission of the human papillomavirus. Make sure your condom isn't past its expiration date,...
Bacteria is the main cause of urinary tract infections (UTIs), according to the American Urological Association. These infections happen more often in woman then in men. This is because women have a shorter urinary tract than men, and their...
The main symptom of urethritis is one of burning and pain upon urination. This symptom is most effectively treated with the use of pain relievers, particularly the drug pyridium, which works on the urinary tract specifically. If you cannot get an...
It's important to understand if you are at risk for developing pelvic inflammatory disease, or PID. Having unprotected sex with multiple partners puts you at risk. Other factors include having a history of STDs such as gonorrhea and chlamydia. If...
The rhythm method is a type of birth control that uses a woman's menstrual history to predict ovulation. During the days that a woman is most likely to ovulate, she and her partner can abstain from sex or use a barrier method, such as a condom, to...
According to the United States Department of Health and Human Services, men are 70 percent less likely to see a doctor for health concerns compared to women and are 80 percent less likely to have a regular doctor. This reluctance to take care of...
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease caused most commonly by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. The bacteria contain their own genetic material but they require a human host in order to replicate. A sexually transmitted chlamydia...
Over one million cases of chlamydia have been reported in the U.S. since 2006, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. One in four Americans between the ages of 15 to 55 will end up with an STD in their lifetime, and...
Bipolar disorder is also referred to as manic-depressive illness. People suffer from extreme mood swings. They may feel energetic and overjoyed during the manic phase of the disorder. But the mood can change to sadness and hopelessness when the...
Regardless of whether you are married or just dating someone, the decision to use or not to use family planning methods is an important one. Family planning methods include both natural birth control behaviors and protective birth control devices,...
According to the CDC, there is an estimated 1.2 million Americans living with chronic hepatitis B and 3.2 million living with chronic hepatitis C. Hepatitis B and C are both liver diseases that can result in serious liver problems. Both...
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection that may cause irreversible tissue damage, including damage to female reproductive organs. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention notes that chlamydia is the most commonly reported...
A Chlamydia infection is a common sexually transmitted disease affecting the genitals and eyes. Learn more about Chlamydia in this obstetrics video.
Gonorrhea is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the world, often presenting discharges, urethritis, and cervicitis. Learn more about gonorrhea, including symptoms and treatments, in this obstetrics video.
Pelvic inflammatory disease is a generic medical term used to cover inflammations of the uterus, fallopian tubes, or ovaries. Learn more about pelvic inflammatory disease in this obstetrics video.
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that can cause mental dysfunction. Learn about the different causes, symptoms, and treatments for Syphilis in this video.
