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Yes. Although the Pill is very effective, it is not 100% effective. You should use a condom in addition to the Pill if you really want to be sure you aren't going to get pregnant. Condoms also protect…
To work out if you have genital herpes, a doctor will ask you questions about your medical history and look for any visible symptoms, such as blisters or ulcers. They may also take a swab of a blister…
There are many different types of contraception, ranging from barrier methods including condoms and diaphragms, to hormonal contraception, including the Pill and implants or injection. If you are not …
In some people, the herpes virus causes small blisters or ulcers on or around the genitals. The blisters can also occur around the anus, buttocks and upper thighs. If you have genital herpes you may a…
Itching in the genital area is the most common symptom of pubic lice. You may also notice blue spots on the skin from where the lice have fed.
HIV is the virus, AIDS is the disease: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is the virus that causes Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS). HIV invades and destroys cells of the immune system. This …
Gonorrhea is a sexually-transmitted infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
If you have sex while being infected with gonorrhea, you can infect your partner.
Genital herpes is a sexually-transmitted infection, which means that you can contract it by having unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex. It is usually spread by direct contact with blisters, but peop…
Left untreated, complications of gonorrhea can include joint infections, increased risk of HIV infection, pelvic inflammatory disease in women and inflammation of the epididymis in men. Pregnant women…
Treatments used for pubic lice include various creams and lotions, such as permethrin, that are available over the counter.
Genital herpes is caused by an infection with the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two different forms of the virus that can cause herpes - HSV1 and HSV2. HSV1 is more usually associated with col…
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