Safe sex
Safe
sex is way of lowering your chances of catching a sexually transmitted disease . This class of disease s, called STDs for short, includes any infection spread during sex. Safe
sex : 1. A sexual practice designed to reduce the risk of catching sexually transmitted infections (STIs)....
Abdomen
... left shoulder -tip pain . Her abdomen grew, forcing her to buy larger pants with elastic waistbands. Discomfort and self- consciousness made
sex less pleasurable. She felt a constant, dull pain in her pelvis . By the end of the day, her lower back ached. The abdomen and liver should b...
Abstinence
... with a sexually transmitted disease . Monogamous
sex with a healthy partner is lower risk, and protected
sex using condoms also dramatically reduces risk. ... how much you care instead of having sex. SAFER
sex BEHAVIOR S Abstinence is an absolute answer to ...
Accidents
...e a contusion . Motor vehicle accidents Falls , drowning s, and other accidents Suicide and homicide increased risk for homicide Risky
sex behavior s, unplanned or unwanted pregnancy , and sexually transmitted disease s (STDs) ... Fears related to accidents or acts of violence -...
Acne
...of acne can also develop during infancy. Acne typically begins around puberty , between ages 12 and 14, when increased levels of the male-type
sex hormone s ' androgen s' (girls have these as well as boys) stimulate the sebaceous glands to increase production of sebum. Acne is a term that...
AIDS
...ellitus , AIDS , herpes simplex Sugar intake Tight clothing Allergic reaction Prescribed drugs, e.g. antibiotics , corticosteroids , female
sex hormone s ... Usually occurs in the immunocompromised individual ( AIDS ). Oral thrush is a predisposing factor. Symptoms include difficulty swa...
Alcohol Abuse
...ch as driving a car or operating machinery) ... Alcohol abuse can result in broad range of medical problems. Alcohol can reduce production of the
sex hormone testosterone in males, resulting in impotence and testicular atrophy . Alcohol has a high caloric value but a low nutrition al value. ...
Alcohol use
...our confidence that you can get and keep an erection? alcohol use , including binge drinking cocaine abuse risky sexual behavior s, including
sex before age 15 and with many partners smoking suicidal attempts or thoughts unhealthy weight management , including eating disorders ... GL...
Androgen
...urgical removal of the testicles, by taking female
sex hormone s, or by taking other drugs called antian...ndrome (AIS) is when a person has one X and one Y
sex chromosome (making them genetic ally male), but... Calcium channel blockers ... Androgen Male
sex hormone . Cirrhosis Diffuse scarring caused by a...
Behavior
...Breast Cancer for more information.) ... Safer
sex behavior s Provided by Alternative Names Safe
sex ; Safe
sex behavior Information ... HIGH-RISK BEHAVIOR...
Biopsy
...ou may have slight vagina l bleeding or spotting for a couple of hours. Wear a sanitary pad or use a tampon until the bleeding stops. Do not have
sex until your doctor gives you the go-ahead. Liver biopsy showing chronic hepatitis Abnormal liver function tests Tests associated with aut...
Blood clots
...ch can be fatal increase the chance of liver or gall bladder disease or tumor s decrease the size of their testicles lower their interest in
sex alter their mood or personality in unpredictable ways ... Anticoagulent, or blood -thinning drugs, are sometimes used to prevent blood clots fr...
Blood
...mother's blood (the menstrual flow ceasing) and the father's bone ( semen ). Therefore to, make a strong and healthy baby there should be frequent
sex between the couple. 4% incidence of seropositivity for antilatex lgE antibodies in 1000 volunteer blood donors. Several high-risk groups have b...
Breast
... enzyme needed to metabolize galactose into glucose . May result in mental retardation , cataracts and liver damage. Abnormal secondary
sex characteristics, such as hair pattern or breast enlargement, can point to hormonal problems, which would mean that the endocrine system is invol...
Breast milk
...o all the body's fluids, but only blood , semen , vaginal discharge , and breast milk contain enough of the virus to infect others. Unprotected
sex is one of the most common ways of catching the virus . Breast milk is easy for babies to digest, so there is less spitting up . Breast milk ...
Breasts
...t cancer can develop at any age, it is most likely to develop later in life. The most telling signs are development of what are known as secondary
sex characteristics breasts , pubic hair and menstruation in girls, and pubic hair , enlarged penis and testicles, facial hair and vocal dee...
Burn
...f calorie s used. This type of medicine is very strong and can burn the skin in the genital area. Tell all sexual partners with whom you had
sex before treatment that you have genital warts . They also may be infected and need treatment . Chemical peels are liquid solutions applied to ...
Carrier
...AN: See CT Scan. Carrier s of the gene can be identified with a blood test. Pregnant women can be assessed using ultrasound to determine the
sex of the baby and so estimate the risk of the disease . carrier Someone who's capable of transmitting a disease (especially an infectious or ge...
Castration
... Castration : Removal of the
sex glands , usually used to indicate removal of the male testicles. Search All of MedicineNet For: search help Printer-Friendly Format ... Castratio...
Cervical
... Cervical and uterine"More than 5 complete pregnancies; first intercourse before age 18; a history of gonorrhea or genital warts ; multi ple
sex partners; infertility . Ovarian"Not having had children; high- fat diet . CERVICAL DYSPLASIA : Abnormality in the size, shape, and organ iza...
Chemotherapy
... cause some damage to healthy cells as well. These can include hair loss , tiredness, feeling sick, vomiting and a lowering of immunity . People's
sex lives can also be affected. Chemotherapy is a drug treatment that works by interfering with the cancer cell 's ability to grow or reproduc...
Childbirth
...g surgery . Developed by Celltech Chiroscience; marketed in the U.S. PID can be caused by either bacteria or virus es. You can get it by having
sex with an infected partner. The more sexual partners you have, the higher the risk of getting PID. Childbirth , abortion , or abdominal surgery can ...
Chlamydia
...of lymph node s in the groin , tissue damage, scarring ... Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease ( STD ) spread by having unprotected
sex with someone infected with bacteria called Chlamydia trachoma tis. These bacteria are found in the urine and genital secretions of infected...
Chromosome
... can be grouped as 22 matching pairs and 1 pair of
sex chromosome s (XX for a female and XY for a male...NA). Normally, an infant inherits one pair of
sex chromosome s -- one X from the mother and one X...s, it is the father who "determines" the genetic
sex of the child. A cluster of genes on chromoso...
Chromosomes
... can be grouped as 22 matching pairs and 1 pair of
sex chromosomes (XX for a female and XY for a male)....ned. Normally, an infant inherits one pair of
sex chromosomes -- one X from the mother and one X o...s, it is the father who "determines" the genetic
sex of the child. AneuVysion assay Assay, based on ...
Clap
... The clap - male Prevention : Sexual abstinence is the only way to completely prevent gonorrhea . Safer
sex behavior s can reduce risk. Gonorrhea is commonly referred to as "the clap ." The incidence of gonorrhea has steadily declined since the 19...
Conception
...-as after natural conception -up to one-fourth of all clinical pregnancies established through IVF don't progress to a live birth . The genetic
sex of a child is determined at conception . The mother's egg cell ( ovum ) contains an X chromosome , while the father's sperm cell contains eith...
Condoms
...irus . They do not make vagina l, oral, or anal
sex completely safe because they can break. For greate...ms and other contraceptives Men or women who have
sex with a partner of known (or unsure) infection sh...roper use of condoms and urged to practice safe
sex . Besides avoiding the risk of HIV infection , c...
Condom
...irus . They do not make vagina l, oral, or anal
sex completely safe because they can break. For greate...se a condom for vagina l and anal sex, and oral
sex with a man. Use a dental dam for oral
sex with a woman. Don't share needles. No HIV vacci...
Congenital
...ave symptoms at birth . Congenital or developmental disorders (e.g., hip displacement, Legg-Calve Perthes disease , bone dysplasia ) Female
sex Major trauma (e.g., ligament damage, fracture ) ... Congenital Kidney Diseases There are two types of congenital kidney disease . In o...
Conscious
... fatigue . You also may have cuts, bruises , and swelling . The moment
sex enters the relationship picture; a degree of control is passed to the body ...love the feelings and we mistakenly may think they mean we love the person.
sex creates a bond for a time. AUTOMATISMS - A condition (e.g. complex part...
Contraception
...rmonal Contraception ... Don't have sex, have
sex with only one partner who is also committed to having
sex with only you or use barrier methods of contracep... sexual partner using oral contraceptives having
sex with a partner who previously has had a sexually ...
Culture
... ). Therefore to, make a strong and healthy baby there should be frequent
sex between the couple. These physical changes signal a range of psychologic...a lot of potential to it. The emotional dilemma that stems from enjoying
sex at the cost of feeling "dirty" is a common one endemic to our culture . ...
D Depression
... mania and depression . The mania symptoms of manic depression include increased energy, extreme irritability , spending sprees, and increased
sex drive. The level of craving, pleasurelessness, and depression produced by cocaine withdrawal rivals or exceeds that felt with other withdrawal ...
Dependence
...h care team: your nephrologist, dialysis nurse, dialysis technician, dietitian , and social worker. There are extreme feminists who regard all
sex as rape and who see celibacy as an expression of in dependence and autonomy ... Medication may be used if necessary to treat pain or uncomfort...
Deodorants
...ential irritants such as perfumed bath oils and vagina l deodorants . Don't douche . Always wash before and after sex, and pass water as soon after
sex as possible. Treatment s are as follows: ... hair dyes jewelry finger nail polish deodorants . Examples of other things that may cause a ...
DHEA
...ence to support these claims. DHEA . Your body converts DHEA into the
sex hormone s estrogen and testosterone . Proponents say it also slows agi...alance in the body) gonad otropins (control production of male and female
sex hormone s) ACTH or adrenocorticotrophic hormone (controls the ad rena...
Diabetes
...ellitus , AIDS , herpes simplex Sugar intake Tight clothing Allergic reaction Prescribed drugs, e.g. antibiotics , corticosteroids , female
sex hormone s ... branches; pancreatic calcification s; pancreatic calculus ; pancreatic cancer ; pancreatic cholera ; pancreatic colic ; pancrea...
Diabetes mellitus
...ellitus , AIDS , herpes simplex Sugar intake Tight clothing Allergic reaction Prescribed drugs, e.g. antibiotics , corticosteroids , female
sex hormone s ... Gestational diabetes mellitus is a type of diabetes that develops in some women during pregnancy because their bodies are not ...
Diethylstilbestrol
...Diethylstilbestrol (Des) has been shown by the FDA to cause cancer of the uterus , breast and other reproductive organ s. This is an artificial
sex hormone widely used in food production. DES ( diethylstilbestrol ) is a hormone that was prescribed for pregnant women in the 1950s and early...