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Sex and Romance: Working Together to Relight the Fire
Getting healthy can boost your libido and improve your sex life. WebMD explains the connection between erectile dysfunction and bad health habits.
Sexual Conditions News and Features Page
Find special feature stories and news on Sexual Conditions Health at WebMD
Getting Accurate About Chlamydia and Its Remedies
There's no question as to the fact that sexually-transmitted diseases are on the rise with many cases being reported among teenagers. These diseases which range from the very serious to the not-so-serious have the potential to cause serious health complications and even death. One of the most o
Hormonal Breast Pain
If you are experiencing breast pain, do not panic and automatically assume the worst and that you have breast cancer. Breast pain and sensitivity can be caused by a lot of factors, including hormones. When a woman's hormones are fluctuating before her period, during pregnancy or during peri-menopaus
Rise in Sexual Diseases May Signal Return of Unsafe Sex
Public officials are concerned that people who are at high risk of contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) may think that the need for safe sex is over.
Diagnosing Genital Herpes
Depending on the type and extent of the symptoms experienced by a patient, a doctor can suggest the type of diagnostic tool to be used. This is the same even in the diagnosis of genital herpes. The doctor can diagnose the disease through a simple visual examination of the bumps or lesions (in case t
Prevent Herpes Outbreaks For Good- 3 Tips You Must Know
Anyone with herpes knows that when a herpes outbreak happens it is a painful and emotional time. You can greatly speed up the healing of the outbreak itself and help it to be less severe.
Advantages Of An HIV Home Test
Millions of people in the world today are infected with the disease known as HIV. In the United States alone there are about 1.8 million people who are considered HIV positive. Experts say that about twenty percent of HIV victims are not even aware that they are suffering from HIV. That is the reaso
Advantages & Disadvantages of PSA Screening
Prostate specific antigens (PSA) are proteins produced by cells in the prostate gland. Screening tests for PSA have been widely used and recommended for men because a high level of these antigens can be a sign of a possible tumor. In healthy men, the antigen levels should be rather low....
Chlamydia Diagnosis in Order to Determine If You Acquired an Infection
There are certain person who didn't know about Chlamydia. Here are a few vital information that everybody needs to know.
6 Common Questions About STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)
Anyone that has had sexual contact can catch a sexually transmitted disease. Although STDs are more prevalent among teenagers and young adults, most are caught by people under the age of 25 years old.
Herbal Remedies That Aid in the Treatment of Genital Herpes
Among the many different types of sexually-transmitted diseases, genital herpes is one of the most common cases.Before, it was believed that the virus can only be transmitted when it was active and causing symptoms like sores and painful blisters.Today however, doctors agree that this disease can be
Statement on COCs and the Risk of Thromboembolism
Read this new position statement to get the latest information on the possible cardiovascular risk factors associated with the use of 3rd or 4th generation hormonal contraceptives.
Blacks Top HIV/AIDS Diagnoses in U.S.
In the U.S., HIV and AIDS continue to hit the black community harder than any other racial or ethnic group.
World Is Losing AIDS Fight
Despite prevention efforts, the number of worldwide new HIV cases last year hit a record high -- 5 million.
Trichomoniasis Diagnosis
Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmitted infection, or STI, caused by a parasite. Symptoms occur most frequently in women, although the infection does present in men, as well.
Effect of Levitra on Sustenance of Erection (EROS)
A flexible dose of vardenafil for ED was shown to improve erection duration and satisfaction for both patient and partner.
Ovarian Cancer and Fertility Medications: A Critical Appraisal
We were recently asked by a 35-year-old G0 patient about the risk of ovarian cancer following in vitro fertilization (IVF) therapy.
Too Old to Have Children?
Is it possible to construct an age curve that could help to determine which women are biologically too old to reproduce? This new study describes.
Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment for Cervical Cancer
Cervical cancer is one of the more common cancers affecting the reproductive organs of women, according to MayoClinic.com. Proper gynecological care can often prevent or treat the disease. See your doctor immediately if you think you are exhibiting its symptoms.