The Pap test (also referred to as the Pap smear) is one of the most common types of cytological analyses that every woman faces. How often women should have it done and why it's important?
Everyone has encountered the human papillomavirus (HPV) in one way or another. Thanks to today’s vaccines, it is possible to avoid the unpleasant consequences of this infection. In this article we will explain who needs to be vaccinated, when they should be vaccinated, and which vaccine to choose.
Most people have heard about chlamydia but have no idea how dangerous it is. Lack of awareness has made chlamydia one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. Because many do not take the disease seriously or consider treatment necessary, it can be extremely damaging.
The Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has developed a synthetic gel for protection against HIV and genital herpes, based on cow mucin — containing mucin. Laboratory tests have shown that the innovative product is 70 % effective against HIV and 80 % effective against herpes.
There are no universal ways to prevent unwanted pregnancy. The choice of method depends on many factors, and age is not the least of them. What is right for you?
The statistics look scary: millions of the world's population are infected with this type of herpes. Where does this virus come from and can we get rid of it?
Human papillomavirus (HPV) is so widespread that it infects almost 80 million people in the United States alone. However, you can live with HPV all your life and never find out about it or find out too late. How can you make sure you don't miss the symptoms?
There is a common misconception that it is impossible to contract sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during oral sex. What is the reality?
Sex ohne Verhütungsmittel, insbesondere mit einem neuen Partner, birgt nicht nur das Risiko einer ungewollten Schwangerschaft, sondern auch die Möglichkeit, sich mit sexuell übertragbaren Krankheiten anzustecken. Was sollte man tun, um diese Folgen zu vermeiden?
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Men of almost all ages can face this problem. While for those under the age of 40 the symptom is typically not associated with a specific disease, in men over 40 it requires special attention.
Cystitis often occurs in women soon after sexual intercourse. What is the problem, and how can women avoid it?
Soor, oder vaginale Candidiasis, ist eine häufige Pilzinfektion, die durch die übermäßige Vermehrung von Hefepilzen der Gattung Candida verursacht wird. Viele Frauen erleben die Situation, dass nach der Behandlung die Symptome des Soors immer wieder auftreten. Warum passiert das?
Einige Infektionen können jahrelang im Körper existieren, ohne Symptome zu verursachen – und dabei schleichend die Gesundheit zerstören. Solche nennt man „versteckte Infektionen“.