Category Archives for Reproductive Health
Chlamydia Symptoms
Aside from gonorrhea, the world is hampered by another sexually transmitted disease called Chlamydia. It is caused by the presence of a particular bacterium referred to as Chlamydia trachomatis. This infection is transmitted via oral sex, anal sex and vaginal sex. This disease can also affect the eyes, which is one of the most common causes of blindness all over the world. Help fight off the minor and major Chlamydia symptoms by learning the different ways of diagnosing and treating this medical...
What Causes AIDS?
Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is caused by HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). HIV is differentiated from many viruses because of its lethality. It kills or damages the cells of the body’s immune system, and progressively destroys the body’s ability to fight infections and certain cancers. The immune system is the body’s defense against infections; it is made up of a network of tissues, organs and cells including the white blood cells, or leukocytes. HIV finds and destroys...
Symptoms of Low Testosterone
Low testosterone is also known as male menopause or andropause. This medical condition usually affects middle-aged men, which is caused mainly by low productions of hormones such as dehydroepiandrosterone and testosterone. Some studies associate this health problem with diabetes, coronary artery disease as well as bone and muscle loss. Furthermore, men are likely to suffer from this condition if they have high levels of blood pressure, cholesterol and abdominal fat. Here is a closer look at the...
Right Ovary Pain
Right ovary pain refers to any mild, tingling or severe pain felt in the right ovary, which is located in the lower right part of the abdomen. The pain can be categorized as acute or chronic depending on its cause. For instance, an acute right ovarian pain can be caused by irregularities in the menstrual cycle while a chronic pain can be caused by serious illnesses. To know when it is proper to seek advice from medical professionals like obstetricians and gynecologists, it is essential that patients...
Home Remedies for Yeast Infection
What is yeast infection
A vaginal yeast infection is usually caused by a fungus called Candida albicans which is normally found in small amounts in the vagina. The acidic environment in the vagina helps the growth of this fungus. It is when the acidic level drops down due a variety of factors ranging from menstruation, intake of antibiotics, steroids, and diabetes, that the fungus start multiplying and cause a vaginal infection. Improper personal hygiene too is a primary cause of vaginal yeast infection....
STD Symptoms
STD, which stands for sexually transmitted disease, is a severe infection that can be transmitted through the different means of sexual contact, namely anal sex, oral sex and vaginal intercourse. Furthermore, people can also acquire this disease via breastfeeding, childbirth and needle sharing. The signs usually vary, depending on the type of infection. Here is a quick take on the major and minor STD symptoms, as well as their diagnosis and treatments.
Signs of STD
One of the most common types of...
Prostate Infection Symptoms
Prostatitis is the general term used to denote infection of this gland. There are basically two types: non-bacterial and chronic.
Prostate Infection Signs
Among the symptoms for the non-bacterial type is bloody urine. Blood may also be present in the semen. A major warning sign is the urge to urinate frequently, but the amount is reduced. Pain is felt atop the pubic bone. There is aching in the scrotum and back.
Severe cases include pain during bowel movements. Discomfort is felt when ejaculating....
Ovary Pain
Ovary pain is one of the health conditions that are caused by serious illnesses or disorder. The medical condition is characterized by sudden or recurrent as well as mild or severe pain in the ovaries, which are located in the lower part of the abdomen of females. Ovaries are very important to the production of hormones like estrogen so it is important that women seek immediate medical help if they feel any discomfort or stabbing pain in below their belly button or in their pelvis. By seeking assistance...
