An STD should be the last thing on your mind when in a relationship but it’s possible to get an infection from your partner (even when you’re in a committed monogamous relationship). Getting the news about a sexually transmitted disease is never easy but you should get yourself together and complete a couple of important steps.
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The human immunodeficiency virus employs numerous mechanisms to spread within the human body and remain concealed. A thorough clinical trial suggests how it does so during the early stages of an infection. The findings of the clinical trial also make it clear why antiretroviral therapy could be ineffective in the beginning of an active infection.
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Urine, pre-ejaculate and ejaculate are what we know as normal penile discharge. However, medical evaluations are necessary if discharge occurs when people are not urinating or engaging in any sexual activities. Besides being associated with chlamydia and gonorrhea, there are also non-STD causes of penile discharge such as urinary tract infection (UTI), prostatitis and balanitis. Discover all possible factors that can lead to abnormal penile discharge in this article.
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The recent convention of WHO’s Strategic Advisory Group of Experts (SAGE) concluded that a single-dose HPV vaccine delivers reliable protection and comparable efficacy to two or three-doses proven by emerging evidence over the past years. HPV causes at least 70% of cervical cancers, which are the fourth most common cancer that happen to women all over the world. In this article, find out what the new finding can bring to fully eliminate cervical cancers.
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Monkeypox was first discovered in 1958 among monkeys kept for research. Before the May 2022 outbreak, the first human case of monkeypox was in 1970. Considering how the disease is transmitted, monkeypox is an STI since close physical contact such as kissing and sexual intercourse can spread it. In this article, discover monkeypox’s symptoms and risk factors, prevention and treatment.
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The Infectious Disease Act is a specific law in Singapore that governs several areas of concerns revolving around counseling requirements, sexual activitity, blood donation, protection of identity and disclosure of status. This article covers what you need to know about being HIV-positive in Singapore, the types of HIV medications and what steps you can take to prevent HIV.
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After previously 2 men had achieved HIV remission after receiving stem cell transplants, the first female was reported to have the same result in 2022. The woman, referred to as “New York patient”, is of mixed-race ancestry who developed acute myeloid leukemia (AML) while on antiretroviral therapy. In this article, discover the details of the transplant and what this finding means to deciphering the cure to HIV. Are we really one step closer to figuring it out?
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Infections that occur on the genital parts can be caused by viruses, bacteria, parasites or fungus. Despite not being hazardous like other STIs, fungal infections can lead to extreme discomfort and make people think that they are suffering from some serious STDs. These infections can emerge as a result of taking antibiotics, sexual activities, existing health conditions such as diabetes and allergic reactions to harsh bath products. In this article, get more familiar with Tinea cruris, Balanitis and Candidiasis.
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Although some STDs such as chlamydia and trichomoniasis are more likely to attack women than men, young women at the age of 15 to 24 have to be more careful of STD transmission because they are more prone. This susceptibility is mainly caused by women’s anatomy in which the lining of the vagina is thin and delicate as well as not getting regularly screened for STDs despite being sexually active. Find out the complete reasons, 3 sexual diseases that are more common in women and preventive methods younger women can take to minimize transmission risks.
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STDs are much more than HIV, herpes, chlamydia and gonorrhea. As the years go by, more infections are slowly recognized as STDs and they can be caused by bacteria, viruses and parasites. In this article, learn more and be more knowledgeable about 5 less common STIs: pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), Mycoplasma genitalium, Lymphogranuloma venereum, Shigella, and pubic lice.
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