Viral Hepatitis What is hepatitis? What are the signs of viral hepatitis? What are the types of viral hepatitis? What’s the difference between acute viral hepatitis and chronic viral hepatitis? How is viral hepatitis diagnosed? Is it safe to visit someone with hepatitis? How does a pregnant woman pass hepatitis B virus to her baby? Continue Reading …
Genital Herpes
May 26, 2005 by Leave a Comment
Genital Herpes What is genital herpes? How common is genital herpes? How can I get genital herpes? What are the symptoms of genital herpes? Can genital herpes come back? How do I know for sure if I have genital herpes? What is the treatment for genital herpes? Is there a cure for genital herpes? Does Continue Reading …
Gonorrhea
May 25, 2005 by Leave a Comment
Gonorrhea What is gonorrhea? How do you get gonorrhea? Who is at risk for gonorrhea? What are the symptoms of gonorrhea? Are there tests for gonorrhea? How is gonorrhea treated? What happens if gonorrhea isn’t treated? Can gonorrhea cause problems during pregnancy? How can I keep from getting gonorrhea? See also… Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Overview Continue Reading …
Chlamydia
May 24, 2005 by Leave a Comment
Chlamydia What is chlamydia and how common is it? How do you get chlamydia? What are the symptoms of chlamydia? How is chlamydia diagnosed? Who should get tested for chlamydia? What is the treatment for chlamydia? What should I do if I have chlamydia? What health problems can result from untreated chlamydia? How can chlamydia Continue Reading …
Bacterial Vaginosis
May 23, 2005 by Leave a Comment
Bacterial Vaginosis What is bacterial vaginosis (BV)? What causes BV? What are the signs of BV? How can I find out if I have BV? How is BV treated? Is it safe to treat pregnant women who have BV? Can BV cause medical problems? How can I prevent BV? See also… Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Overview Continue Reading …
STD Overview
May 21, 2005 by Leave a Comment
Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Overview What is a sexually transmitted disease (STD)? How many people have STDs? How do you get an STD? What are the symptoms of STDs? How do you get tested for STDs? Can STDs cause health problems? How are STDs treated? How do STDs affect pregnant women and their babies? What Continue Reading …
Vaginal Yeast Infections
May 19, 2005 by Leave a Comment
Yeastie Beasties What is a vaginal yeast infection?A vaginal yeast infection is irritation of the vagina and the area around the vagina, called the vulva. It is caused by an overgrowth of the fungus or yeast Candida. Yeast normally live in the vagina in small numbers, but when the bacteria in the vagina become out Continue Reading …
Irregular or lengthy Menstrual Periods A Marker for Diabetes
May 10, 2005 by Leave a Comment
In the Journal of the American Medical Association Dr. Caren G. Solomon, an associate physician at Brigham and Women’s Hospital in Boston and leader of a team reported that Women who have irregular or very long menstrual cycles have a higher risk of developing diabetes. “Over an eight-year follow-up, the risk was twice as high, Continue Reading …
Substantial Increase in Breast Cancer Risk From Combination Hormone
May 2, 2005 by Leave a Comment
Nothing Changes, Unless SOMETHING Changes I first read this report in late 2003. I feel the information is still relevant, particularly with the media-marketing buzz around the ‘convenience of menstrual suppression’ becoming more pervasive. In one of her more cynical moments, my writing partner, Leslie Botha , stated, well since the Post-menopausal ’Wise Women’ have Continue Reading …
