Sexual and Reproductive Health

A condom is the only method that will protect against both sexually transmitted diseases and pregnancy. Condoms come in all styles, colors and sizes. Usually when we hear the word “condom” we immediately think of the male condom. But the…
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Overview Teens in the United States face a continued risk of HIV exposure and AIDS, in large part because half of all new HIV infections in the U.S. occur in people younger than 25, according to the KidsHealth website. Understanding…
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The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infects and destroys immune cells leaving an infected person vulnerable to diseases that do not commonly occur in people with a healthy immune system. These disorders are known as opportunistic diseases or illnesses. The occurrence…
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Overview No matter how well your adopted family treats you, you may come to a point when you want to reconnect with your biological relatives. If you were part of a closed adoption or an adoption that happened decades ago,…
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Smoking leads to many health disorders, ranging from frequent illnesses to life-threatening diseases. However, smoking has non-medical effects that plague smokers and nonsmokers alike throughout their lives. If worrying about the health hazards of smoking isn’t enough for smokers to…
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Overview Most pregnant women are concerned with how to ensure they have a healthy pregnancy and birth. While some things are beyond the control of the mother-to-be or her doctor, many aspects of prenatal health can be controlled or influenced….
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Overview Navigation is an essential skill, whether you are on the trail or on the way to work. Aids range from simple techniques, such as noting the sun’s position in the sky, to more sophisticated technology, such as a Global…
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Overview Aldara is the brand name for imiquimod, a topical medication used to treat sexually transmitted genital warts and several other skin conditions. Graceway Pharmaceuticals holds the U.S. license for the prescription-only product, which the Food and Drug Administration approved…
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Yohimbe bark is taken from the yohimbe tree, which is native to west Africa. It is used as an herbal medication because it contains the chemical yohimbine. The amount of yohimbine present in yohimbe bark supplements can vary. The amount…
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A human fetus develops over the course of about 38 weeks of pregnancy. This developmental process follows a precisely ordered and timed set of stages. Scientists have characterized these stages in enough detail to fill several books. Several stages in…
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The first trimester of pregnancy brings many new signs and symptoms. Sometimes waiting for a missed period may feel like an eternity. Many symptoms can appear as early as one to two weeks after conception. Not all women will experience…
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Overview The 27th week finishes up the second trimester as mom and baby move into the final stretch of pregnancy. At this stage, much of the baby’s vital development is complete, with the exception of the lungs, which are still…
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Overview Trust grows from attachment. Infants attach to the specific caretaker who responds to their needs. This process of bonding takes place throughout childhood, but the first years of life prove particularly important in determining the child’s ability to develop…
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Overview Avoiding pregnancy doesn’t have to involve drugs or contraceptive devices. Natural family planning allows a couple to decide when to have sex based on changes in the woman’s body. In addition to pregnancy prevention, natural family planning is also…
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The chances of becoming pregnant with more than one baby is relatively small. The University of Maryland Medical Center identifies that the likelihood of a multiple pregnancy is about a 1.5 percent chance. In vitro fertilization and a family history…
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Family planning is making a decision to have a certain number of children, and avoiding pregnancy when it is undesirable. It also includes purposely spacing children by a certain number of months or years. It can include abstinence, fertility awareness…
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Coconut oil is extracted from the meat of the coconut and has a wide variety of uses. In addition to many reputed health benefits, coconut oil is often used as a treatment to condition dry and brittle hair. Studies reported…
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A vasectomy is a surgical sterilization procedure performed in males to prevent pregnancy. Sperm forms in the testicles and moves through a tube called the vas deferens to get to the urethra and out of the body during ejaculation. During…
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Overview Many women experience mood swings, sadness, anxiety or feeling overwhelmed after having a baby. For most women, these feelings will go away on their own when their hormones stabilize. The symptoms of postpartum depression, however, are much more intense…
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1. Treatment for Priapism Priapism, a persistent erection, is a common cause of penis pain. If you have an erection for more than 4 hours, you need to see a doctor right away. To get rid of the erection, a…
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According to PBS Kids, spelunking, also known as caving, is the exploration of underground caves, and it incorporates rock climbing, hiking and camping, and can last anywhere from several hours to several days. Caving is a popular activity around the…
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Overview For more than 60 years, Kegel exercises have helped new mothers and other patients improve the tone of their pelvic muscles and prevent or improve problems such as urinary incontinence. This simple, quick and often effective technique is named…
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Overview Paternity DNA testing determines the biological father of a child. DNA is a building block of life; it contains information for our tissues’ and organs’ development and their proper functioning. It has two copies, and we inherit one copy…
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1. Treat General Paresis by Treating the Syphilis That Caused It General paresis is a neurological condition caused by damaged nerve endings in the brain. This leads to impaired mental functions and can cause memory loss, personality changes, moodiness, hallucinations…
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Overview Kegel exercises strengthen the pelvic floor muscles. The concept dates to the late 1940s, when Dr. Arnold Kegel developed these exercises to assist women who experienced incontinence following childbirth, according to the health website Medline Plus, operated by the…
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Virgin coconut oil is naturally high in lauric acid, the same disease-fighting medium-chain fatty acid found in breast milk that protects infants from viral and bacterial infections. According to Dr. Mary Enig, author of “Know Your Fats: The Complete Primer…
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Coconut oil is the residue produced when dried coconut flesh is heated at a low temperature. Because it is less sensitive to heat than other oils, it is well-suited to stir frying and sautéing. You can also use coconut oil…
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Numerous women who have been using the birth control pill to prevent pregnancy will experience changes in their menstrual cycle when they discontinue using it. According to the Mayo Clinic, some women will experience a condition that is called post-pill…
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Contraceptives are widely known to offer protection from unplanned pregnancy. Condoms not only aid in family planning but can also protect against the transmission of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Although the prevention of pregnancy and the avoidance of STD’s are…
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Overview Kids can have fun and burn off energy at a wide array of attractions in New York City. From ice skating to camel riding and peeking out of the crown perched atop the head of Lady Liberty, New York…
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