Cytomegalovirus (CMV): What It Is, Causes, Symptoms & Treatment
What is cytomegalovirus (CMV)?Although few people have heard of cytomegalovirus, or CMV, many of us are carrying it at this very moment. It’s a common virus that’s spread during sex, or in blood, urine, saliva, or breast milk; babies can also be infec…
Learn MoreWhat Is Gonococcal Arthritis?
TUESDAY, April 25, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Heard of gonorrhea? Most likely. What about gonococcal arthritis? Maybe not.Most folks are familiar with what is gonorrhea, but few may know about gonococcal arthritis, a rare side effect of this sexually tr…
Learn MoreEverything You Should Know About the Most Common STIs
Infections spread by sexual activity are known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs). An estimated 20% of Americans have an STI, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).STI vs. STD: What’s the difference?According to the …
Learn MoreLa gonorrea: qué es, síntomas, tratamiento y más
JUEVES, 16 de marzo de 2023 (HealthDay News) — La gonorrea es una enfermedad de transmisión sexual (ETS) que, si no se trata, puede provocar infertilidad tanto en las mujeres como en los hombres.La mala noticia es que los casos están aumentando. Segú…
Learn MoreChlamydia: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & More
FRIDAY, March 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Considered one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, chlamydia can spread easily and often without obvious symptoms.And although chlamydia cases have declined in recent years, the U.S. Centers for…
Learn MoreChlamydia: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & More
FRIDAY, March 17, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Considered one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, chlamydia can spread easily and often without obvious symptoms.And although chlamydia cases have declined in recent years, the U.S. Centers for…
Learn MoreGonorrhea: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & More
THURSDAY, March 16, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Commonly known as the “clap,” gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease that can cause infertility in both women and men if left untreated.The bad news is that cases are on the rise: According to the U.S….
Learn MoreGenital Herpes: What It Is, Symptoms, Treatment & More
TUESDAY, March 14, 2023 (HealthDay News) — Genital herpes. It’s an embarrassing sexually transmitted disease that no one ever wants to be diagnosed with, but millions are.According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, sexually tran…
Learn MorePelvic Inflammatory Disease: Prevention and Treatment
What is pelvic inflammatory disease?Pelvic inflammatory disease, or PID, is a serious infection of a woman’s reproductive system. Every year it’s contracted by about a million women in the United States. The disease is most likely to harm your Fallopi…
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