incidence: common cause: bacteria (chlamydia, gonorrhea, others), virus (herpes virus), protozoan (trichomonas) symptoms: discharge, spotting between periods; often none treatment: directed at the underlying cause WHAT IS IT? There are many different types of infections of the cervix. Some, such as those caused by chlamydia and gonorrhea, involve the inner part of the cervix, resulting [...]

Herpes symptoms from the recurrent outbreaks are usually much less severe than those from the initial infection. Thus, for the person who is subject to a very severe first outbreak, there is some consolation in knowing that this will most likely be the worst outbreak ever to occur. As the body becomes adjusted to the [...]

incidence: common cause: bacteria (some sexually transmitted and some not) symptoms: scrotal pain and swelling for epididymitis; frequent urination, burning with urination, pain between the scrotum and anus for prostatitis treatment: antibiotics WHAT ARE THEY? Epididymitis and prostatitis are infections that occur in men and can be caused by sexually transmitted bacteria such as those [...]

Certain people, especially teenagers, may believe that although the risk of acquiring a sexually transmitted infection exists, they are somehow immune from getting one: “It couldn’t happen to me.” When the reality of the risk is overwhelming, it may be easier to think that they are “magically” protected than to deal with the responsibility of [...]

Endometriosis. This condition occurs when the tissue lining the uterus (the endometrium) dislodges from the uterus and becomes implanted in other areas of the pelvis or other areas of the body. Even though this tissue is no longer part of the uterus, it continues to respond to hormonal changes just like the endometrium, and it [...]