Category: Women’s health
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A rare disease is Donovanosis
A rare disease causes rotting of the genitals Donovanosis, also known as inguinal granuloma, is a sexually transmitted disease that is rare outside of tropical and subtropical regions. Currently, there are disputes about the correct nomenclature of the pathogen. Although the cause was initially identified as Calymmatobacterium granulomatis, based on some arguments based on phylogenetic…
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Gonorrhea – what complications can there be
Gonorrhea – what complications can there be if there is no treatment? Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infectious disease caused by gram-negative gonococci of the genus Neisseria gonorrhea. Gonococci exhibit affinity for the columnar epithelium of the mucous membranes of the cervical canal, urethra, rectum, and multilayer neuroprotective epithelium of the conjunctiva and pharynx. In…
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Urogenital mycoplasma infections – can lead to miscarriage
Urogenital mycoplasma infections – can lead to miscarriage Mycoplasmas are the smallest extracellular free-living microorganisms occupying intermediate sizes between bacteria and viruses. Infection that leads to damage to the urogenital tract is transmitted sexually – through genital and oral contact. The only source of urogenital mycoplasma is a sick person who is a carrier of…
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Chlamydia – leads to infertility
Chlamydia – an untreated infection leads to infertility, and at first it is asymptomatic Sexually transmitted chlamydia infection is one of the most common in developing countries and, if left untreated, is one of the main causes of infertility. The infection affects more than 15% of teenage girls. Infection occurs from asymptomatic carriers, and the…
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Pros and cons of using oral contraceptives
Pros and cons of using oral contraceptives. The main advantages of oral contraceptives: Dysmenorrhea – painful menstruation. All oral contraceptives have an effect on dysmenorrhea because they inhibit proliferation (growth) and hypervascularization (increased formation of endometrial vessels) of the endometrium due to the ovulation-blocking effect. In anovulatory cycles (not preceding ovulation) in women who do…
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Contraceptives or when their use may be ineffective?
Contraceptives are oral contraceptives that, when taken correctly, successfully prevent unwanted pregnancy in more than 99% of cases. However, there are many possibilities in which their use may not be effective. What are the most common mistakes that reduce the effectiveness of birth control pills? 1. Improper use. Oral contraceptives are effective only when they…
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Human papilloma virus
Human papillomavirus – up to 60% of women have encountered the virus at least once According to statistics, approximately 60% of women have encountered the virus at least once in their lives. In most of them, the infection is transient and the epithelial cells are cleared within 6 months to 1-2 years. Data from various…
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Genital herpes – treatment
Genital herpes – behavior and treatment Genital herpes is a viral infection that affects the skin and mucous membranes of the genitals. There are two types of herpes virus: herpes simplex virus 2 (HSV-2), which causes genital herpes, and herpes simplex virus 1 (HSV-1), which causes nasolabial herpes. HSV-1 and HSV-2 are DNA viruses from…