According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, as of 2007, the common sexually transmitted diseases of chlamydia, syphilis and gonorrhea were rated per 100,000 population by state. The lowest rate of chlamydia was found in New...
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...
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDS) are also called sexually transmitted infections, according to Planned Parenthood. The more common term is STDs, even when there is no sign of disease. These diseases are spread from one person to another...
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are common. Everyone who has sexual relations with another person is at risk for contracting an STD, according to the Mayo Clinic. Many STDs have vague or no symptoms associated with the condition and the...
Vaginal odor is defined by the Mayo Clinic's website as an overgrowth of the vagina's natural organisms. This overgrowth is normally in response to infection, irritation or improper hygiene practice. The most common cause of vaginal odor is a...
The testicles are the male sex glands that are located behind the penis and are contained in a sac called the scrotum. The main functions of the testicles are to produce sperm, the male reproductive cell, and the male hormone testosterone. Swollen...
The rate of teenage pregnancy is on the rise again, according to the March of Dimes. Much research has been done noting the significant health risks of teen pregnancy to both the mother and the child. In our recent history, efforts at sex...
Yohimbe is an herbal supplement made from the bark of the yohimbe plant. It has a long-standing reputation as an aphrodisiac in African cultures. The active ingredient in this herb is yohimbine—available in prescription form as yohimbine...
Ayurvedic healers have used the neem tree to treat a host of illnesses and conditions for thousands of years. The neem tree is prized in India and is used to treat conditions that continue to thwart modern medicine, including the common cold and...
Sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, can be routinely tested for. The types of tests administered are based on sexual history, signs and symptoms. When getting tested, be prepared to talk about unprotected sex that occurred and the number of...
Contagious diseases abound in the human population, perpetuated by person-to-person transmission through varied forms of contact. The route of transmission typically correlates to the primary site of the infection, although some contagious...
Sexually-transmitted diseases, or STDs, are diseases that are spread and contracted through sexual contact. Many can cause serious complications or health problems, so it's important to get tested for STDs if you suspect that you may have been...
One of the more benign, yet no less bothersome issues facing the male genitalia is jock itch. A red rash spreads over the thighs and area surrounding the penis. Jock itch will not show up on the shaft, but the constant itching and discomfort will...
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus. Genital herpes is most likely caused by the herpes simplex type 2 virus but can be caused by herpes simplex type 1, which is generally associated with oral herpes. About 1 in 6...
By definition, abstinence is the act of refraining from sex. But teens today tend to make up their own interpretations of the word: To some, abstinence may mean completely refraining from all sexual activity; to others, oral sex is O.K. In fact,...
Social disease is an older term for what used to be known as venereal disease and now is known as sexually transmitted diseases. These infections are transmitted through sexual contact, either through vaginal, anal or oral intercourse. Sexually...
Teenage birth rates in the United States exceed those in most developed countries, according to the March of Dimes. Teenage mothers have much higher risks for medical complications during pregnancy and are the least likely to seek out prenatal...
Venereal disease refers to a sexually transmitted disease that can be spread when engaging in sexual activity. Generally, these venereal diseases can lead to sores or ulcers on the genitalia, foul discharge or pain. Fortunately, venereal diseases...
Each year, over 40 million men in the United States are diagnosed with chlamydia, a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterial infection, according to Avert, an international AIDS charity. The early symptoms of chlamydia in men can be...
Americans are becoming more knowledgeable than ever about nutrition and wellness. You may know that trans fatty acids and saturated fat are the "bad" fats and that you should make every attempt to limit these fats in your diet. If you read the...
Bladder infections are caused by bacteria. They occur 10 times more frequently in women than in men, according to the University of Maryland Medical Center, and more than 50 percent of women will experience a bladder infection at least once in...
In humans, "disease" is often used more broadly to refer to any condition of the body or one of its parts that impairs normal functioning and is typically manifested by distinguishing signs and symptoms. Disease is related to external and internal...
Viral and bacterial infections are communicable diseases transmitted through the air, sexual contact, saliva and unsanitary public facility conditions. Some communicable diseases have a higher incidence during adolescence though adolescents are...
The Mayo Clinic claims genital warts to be the most commonly transmitted sexual disease. Also known as venereal warts, they appear flat or papular and may be found on the external genitalia, penis, scrotum, cervix, vagina and anal area. They can...
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that genital warts, also known as condylomata, are a sexually transmitted disease caused by the human papillomavirus. About 1 percent of sexually active adults in the U.S. have genital warts....
Determining the cause of your cervicitis is the key to successful treatment. If your cervicitis is caused by an allergy to latex, spermicides or another type of chemical, avoidance of that allergen may be all that is needed to clear up the...
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a type of bacterium called Chlamydia trachomatis. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that over 2 million people in the United States had this bacterial infection as...
HPV is the human papillomavirus and is a sexually transmitted illness. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, more than 20 million Americans are infected with human papillomavirus. Human papillomavirus can progress into...
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