Sexual and Reproductive Health

Acquired immunedeficiency syndrome (AIDS) is a disease caused by the human immunedeficiency virus (HIV). According to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), there are over 30 million people worldwide living with HIV/AIDS, and about one million of…
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Overview The visitation rights maintained by fathers are typically the same in every state and are set forth in the family law or marriage dissolution statutes of the jurisdiction. Visitation rights extend to the establishment and enforcement of a parenting…
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Vaginal dryness refers to a medical condition that typically affects women during or after menopause. The Mayo Clinic says that some symptoms of vaginal dryness include vaginal burning, itching, urinary frequency and pain or bleeding with sexual intercourse. Low estrogen…
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Eating habits are an essential aspect of body sculpting and fitness. Whether you are an intense strength trainer or a treadmill jogger, post gym meals can maximize your efforts or sabotage your hard work and prolong your fitness goals. Fluids…
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Overview The Mayo Clinic defines erectile dysfunction as the inability to create or sustain an erection. Men are often hesitant to speak with their physicians about the condition due to embarrassment. According to the Minnesota Men’s Health Center, 1 in…
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Genital warts are growths on the vagina and rectum in females. A sexually transmitted virus called the human papillomavirus (HPV) causes the warts to grow. The warts may cause pain and grow large in appearance. Over 1.4 million people in…
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Most women will have some kind of skin problem at some point during pregnancy. Rapidly fluctuating hormone levels are typically the culprit. Usually these skin problems are not serious and will cease to be a problem after the pregnancy. However,…
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Barrier, hormonal and implantable include types of birth control available for those who wish to prevent an untimely pregnancy. Each method has its pros and cons, and the best method is the method that fits easiest into one’s life. Learning…
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Following exposure to the virus, HIV enters the bloodstream and slowly but surely works to destroy the body’s T cells. These T cells are critical to helping it fight infection. There are specific symptoms characteristic of each stage of the…
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As long as you are not suffering from complications, most doctors recommend that you continue to exercise on a regular basis throughout your pregnancy. If you are not sure of what type of workouts to perform, there are DVDs available…
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Overview Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), a chronic disease caused from Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) which causes damage to the immune cells that protect the body from bacteria and viruses presented in daily life. The Center for Disease Control and Prevention…
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According to the nutritionist and biochemist Dr. Mary G. Enig, who is renowned for her research on the nutritional aspects of fats and oils, coconut oil appears to offer protection against many diseases including high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity and heart…
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Overview You have had your baby and are now ready to begin getting your body back to post-baby shape. There’s just one problem–your stomach muscles are not what they used to be, and you seem to be experiencing stomach fat…
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In vitro fertilization (IVF) is a medical procedure in which eggs and sperm are fertilized in the laboratory and the resulting fertilized eggs or embryos are returned to the mother to establish a pregnancy. Physicians use variations on this traditional…
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Proof of pregnancy lies for certain in the results of an actual pregnancy test, but a woman can watch for a few early signs of pregnancy in the first weeks after conception. The Mayo Clinic cautions that some symptoms are…
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Diabetes during pregnancy, or gestational diabetes, affects nearly 4 percent of all pregnant women in the United States, according to the American Diabetes Association. It affects women who did not have diabetes before pregnancy, but have hyperglycemia, or high levels…
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If you’ve undergone fertility treatment, you may be concerned about ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS). OHSS symptoms range from mild to severe, according to Duke Health, and affect up to 5 percent of people who have taken medicine to stimulate the…
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Morning sickness refers to nausea that occurs while a woman is pregnant. Contrary to its name, such nausea can occur at anytime throughout the day. According to the Mayo Clinic, an estimated 50 to 90 percent of pregnant women experience…
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Although breathing is automatic, taking steps to control your breathing has added physical and psychological benefits. Deep breathing can be therapeutic, as controlled breathing has many positive effects on the body. Practicing proper breathing techniques can decrease your levels of…
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Secondary infertility is the medical term for having fertility troubles after having at least one child without difficulty. With the exception of congenital birth defects or genetic problems, the causes for secondary infertility are the same as those for primary…
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AIDS is the acronym used for Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome. This disease is contracted through the exchange of infected bodily fluids such as semen, pre-seminal fluid, breast milk, blood and rectal (anal) mucous. In advanced stages of its underlying disease–Human…
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Overview The placenta provides the vital physical connection between a pregnant woman and the fetus. It delivers nutrients and oxygen from the mother’s circulation and allows removal of waste products from the fetus. Placenta previa is a rare but potentially…
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Pregnancy Symptoms may vary from one woman to another and even from one pregnancy to other. In some cases, the symptoms may become apparent within a week after conception, while in other cases, it may take a longer time. In…
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Overview When a woman believes she’s pregnant, it is important to her to be able to trust the results of a pregnancy test. Unfortunately, many women see misleading advertisements that pregnancy tests are over 99 percent effective, which may make…
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Men who have had a vasectomy still have options for having children. In some cases, a second surgery to reverse the vasectomy may restore male fertility. If a reversal is not possible or does not result in a normal sperm…
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According to the book, Taking Charge of Your Fertility, it can take up to one year for a couple trying to conceive to become pregnant. Stress, life circumstances and medical issues can push this time frame back further. Before a…
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Smoking has long been recognized as a leading contributor to death and disease worldwide. Despite the known harmful health effects of smoking, however, the March of Dimes reports that at least 10 percent of pregnant women in the United States…
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Overview Premature infants are those born before 37 weeks of gestation. These babies encounter a host of medical and developmental problems, but often survive, unlike premature infants in the past. The earlier a premature infant is born, the more health…
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Overview Every pregnancy is different. Some of the variables depend on the mother’s health, age and stress levels, while others are associated with normal physiological changes due to having been pregnant and given birth the first time. Additional differences relate…
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Center for Disease Control and Prevention reports that an estimated 4,265,555 babies are born every year. Trying to determine the best time to conceive can prove frustrating. When trying to have a baby, it is often the two-week wait between…
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