Monthly Archives: November 2011

Learn the Symptoms and Ways to Avoid Vaginal Herpes

Vaginal herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a virus called vaginal herpes simplex virus. This virus has affected millions of women around the world and most of them are getting exposed to the virus daily. The prevalence of the vaginal herpes virus is four times common in women as compared to men. One … Continue reading

The Truth about Male Yeast Infection

Yeast infection has been known to be primarily a women disease but research has shown that we also have male yeast infection. This infection is transmitted to men who regularly have sexual intercourse with a partner who is infected with yeast. However; its symptoms are not vividly seen as they are in women. They could … Continue reading

The Effects of Chlamydia in Women

Chlamydia in women is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections. This disease is caused by a bacterium called chlamydia trachomatis. Like any other STD, chlamydia is transmitted though sexual intercourse. The disease could move from one person to another through oral, vaginal or anal intercourse and in some instances through kissing and sex … Continue reading

Facts about Crabs STD

Crabs STD is one of the sexually transmitted infections which are transmitted through oral, vaginal or anal sexual activities. Crabs STD is caused be crabs which are also called public lice and breed in genital or public areas in humans. They are parasitic insects and could also be transmitted through sharing of inner wares, beddings … Continue reading

Common Chlamydia Symptoms in Women

Before embarking on the chlamydia symptoms in women, it is vital to first understand this type of infection. Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease commonly known as STDs. These are type of disease that is spread through sexual contacts with an infected partner. They involve transmission of disease causing organisms from one person to another … Continue reading

Your Guide to Conventional Syphilis Treatment

Individuals who suspect that they have contracted syphilis will be glad to know that this disease is curable easy in the early stages. Although Syphilis treatment is readily available, it is important for one to go for regular screening especially is they have multiple sexual partners. This is the only way to ascertain the presence … Continue reading

What You Should Know about Female Genital Herpes

Female genital herpes is an STD that afflicts women and the virus infection can cause sores on those who have contracted it. Statistics indicate that individuals who are aged 14-49 are susceptible and account for about 16% of reported cases. Generally, this disease is common among sexually active women and so women with multiple male … Continue reading

The Basics of Trichomonas Treatment

Trichomonas vaginalis which is a form of microorganism is an aerobic protozoan. This parasite is the cause of trichomonas and is commonly protozoan infection in humans common in most industrialized countries. It affects both men and women and while women show symptoms men in most cases do not display symptoms. Transmission of the parasite occurs … Continue reading

Essential Tips on How to Treat Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a bacterium. The bacterium is transmitted from one person to another during sexual intercourse. Men are at a lower risk of contracting gonorrhea from a single sexual contact with an infected woman. Women on the other hand are at a higher risk of contracting the infection from … Continue reading

Important Things You should know about Chancre

Chancre is a painless ulcer related to syphilis. Normally, chancre manifests in the primary stage of the development of syphilis. This form of ulcer is highly contagious and when it occurs, it can last from 1 week to about 5 weeks.