health ABC > Sexually transmitted infections
Caring for someone with HIV/AIDS
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired ImmunoDeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) are serious medical conditions throughout the world today. Left untreated, AIDS is 100% fatal; however, life-prolonging antiret...read more
Contraception and sti's
Sex can be a difficult subject to talk openly about but the reality is we are all interested in it, will most likely at some point experience it and no doubt have loads of questions and queries about it. Sex ...read more
Drinking and your life
Grimy male-dominated pubs are out and sleek bars are in. There are more and more places to enjoy a great night out with friends and switch off from the rest of the day – and from life! But with the abundance of appealin...read more
Sexual health funds 'diverted into NHS debt'
Research by the independent advisory group on sexual health and HIV (IAG) finds a "substantial proportion" of the £300 million earmarked for tackling sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and...read more
Sexual health: take care of it
t's important to take care of your sexual health and, if you have children, evidence shows that it's good to talk about sex and relationships. Young people who talk openly about sex with their parents tend to...read more
Teenagers and their sexual health
Birth Control You should never feel pressured into having a sexual relationship with anyone. It is always best to wait until you are in a steady relationship and are old enough to make a sensible decision about what is right...read more
What are neurological complications of AIDS?
AIDS is primarily an immune system disorder caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), but it can also affect the nervous system. HIV does not appear to directly invade nerve cells but it jeopardizes ...read more
What is bacterial cystitis?
Cystitis is defined as an inflammation of the bladder, and may be caused by such things as bruising, as in the case of ‘Honeymoon Cystitis’, sexually transmitted diseases, or even...read more
What is pelvic inflammatory disease?
Aside from AIDS, the most common and serious complication of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) among women is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), an infection of the upper genital tract. PI...read more
What we know about urethral syndrome
The irritating symptoms that accompany Urethral Syndrome include: urinary frequency, urgency and burning in addition to possible low back pain, suprapubic pain, and hesitant or slowed urinary stream. Because ...read more
