- 21. HIV/AIDS
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... Don't have sex (i.e., anal, vaginal, or oral). Only have sex (i.e., anal, vaginal, or oral) if you're in a mutually monogamous relationship with a partner you know has the same HIV status as you. ...
- 22. Gay and Bisexual Men's Health
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... ways to protect yourself from STDs and HIV: Don't have sex (i.e. anal, vaginal, or oral) Be in a long-term, mutually monogamous sexual relationship with a partner you know has the same HIV status ...
- 23. Rectocele
- (Rectocele)
- A posterior prolapse occurs when the thin wall of fibrous tissue (fascia) that separates the rectum from the vagina weakens, allowing the vaginal wall to bulge. Posterior prolapse is also called a rectocele ...
- 24. Vaginal dryness
- (Vaginal dryness)
- Vaginal dryness is a common problem for women during and after menopause, although inadequate vaginal lubrication can occur at any age. Vaginal dryness is a hallmark sign of vaginal atrophy (atrophic ...
- 25. Vaginal cancer
- (Vaginal cancer)
- Vaginal cancer is a rare cancer that occurs in your vagina — the muscular tube that connects your uterus with your outer genitals. Vaginal cancer most commonly occurs in the cells that line the surface ...
- 26. Double uterus
- (Double uterus)
- ... the test, the transducer is either pressed against your abdominal skin or inserted into your vagina (transvaginal ultrasound). Both types of ultrasound may be done to get the best view. To make imaging ...
- 27. Uterine prolapse
- (Uterine prolapse)
- ... prolapse can happen to women of any age, but it often affects postmenopausal women who've had one or more vaginal deliveries. Damage to supportive tissues during pregnancy and childbirth, effects of gravity, ...
- 28. Endometrial cancer
- (Endometrial cancer)
- ... cancer. Endometrial cancer is often detected at an early stage because it frequently produces abnormal vaginal bleeding, which prompts women to see their doctors. If endometrial cancer is discovered ...
- 29. Urinary tract infection
- (Urinary tract infection)
- ... intercourse. If you're postmenopausal, your doctor may recommend vaginal estrogen therapy to minimize your chance of recurrent urinary tract infections. Severe infection For severe urinary tract infections, ...
- 30. Stress incontinence
- (Stress incontinence)
- ... than is normal vaginal delivery. Multiple vaginal deliveries also may be associated with a higher risk. Body weight. People who are overweight or obese have a much higher risk of stress incontinence. ...
- 31. Urinary incontinence
- (Urinary incontinence)
- ... women may experience stress incontinence because of hormonal changes and the increased weight of an enlarging uterus. In addition, the stress of a vaginal delivery can weaken muscles needed for bladder ...
- 32. Cervical Cancer Screening Shanghai
- (Health Check-ups Shanghai)
- ... only cancer for which the Pap test screens is cervical cancer. It does not screen for ovarian, uterine, vaginal, or vulvar cancers. So even if you have a Pap test regularly, if you notice any signs or ...
- 33. Genital warts
- (Genital warts)
- ... making it difficult to urinate. Warts on the vaginal wall may reduce the ability of vaginal tissues to stretch during childbirth. Rarely, a baby born to a mother with genital warts may develop warts in ...
- 34. Yeast infection (vaginal)
- (Yeast infection (vaginal) )
- A vaginal yeast infection is a type of vaginitis — inflammation of the vagina — characterized by vaginal irritation, intense itchiness and vaginal discharge. A vaginal yeast infection affects your vagina ...
- 35. Vaginitis
- (Vaginitis)
- Vaginitis is an inflammation of the vagina that can result in discharge, itching and pain. The cause is usually a change in the normal balance of vaginal bacteria or an infection. Vaginitis can also ...
- 36. Sexual activity
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... But if you choose to have sex, make sure you know the risks and how to stay safe. Always use a condom. HIV, AIDS, and many other diseases are spread during anal, vaginal, or oral intercourse. Gay males ...
- 37. Emergency Contraception
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... go back to using them right away after taking emergency contraception pills. If your regular form of birth control is the pill, contraceptive shot, contraceptive patch or vaginal ring, talk to your doctor ...
- 38. Educating Your Teen About Birth Control
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... Believe: A girl can’t get pregnant during her menstrual period. The Facts: Wrong again. No time of the month is completely safe for unprotected vaginal intercourse, although there are approximately seven ...
- 39. Birth Control for Sexually Active Teens
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... time, she should refrain from having vaginal intercourse. To follow the rhythm method, women may be taught three techniques for predicting ovulation: (1) keeping records of what day of the month her menstrual ...
- 40. Stages of Puberty
- (Puberty)
- ... Ejaculation (wet dreams) Breasts enlarge Pubic hair darkens, becomes curlier Vaginal discharge Stage Four Continued enlargement of testes ...
