The terms “herpes,” “genital herpes,” and “cold sores” are often discussed in relation to one another and can be confusing. Herpes can infect both the mouth or the genitals. It is can be transmitted through skin-to-skin contact with an infected body part or during vaginal, oral, or anal sex. According to the National Institutes of […] More
Diverticulitis is a painful medical condition caused by an inflammation of the diverticula. Diverticula are tiny pockets that form along the inside of the intestinal wall. The disease commonly occurs in people after the age of 40. It’s typically a short-term ailment that resolves within days or weeks of treatment. Symptoms include abdominal pain, fever, […] More
If you have ever gone to the doctor and been told you have a condition called diverticulitis, you might have asked him or her, “What is diverticulitis?” It is a very common medical condition that can develop when the lining of your digestive system develops small, bulbous pouches known as diverticula. Diverticula occur very commonly […] More
Diverticulitis occurs when small pouches form in the lining of the digestive system. These pouches are called diverticula. According to the NIH, most people with diverticulitis are over the age of 40. While this condition should be taken seriously, diverticula rarely cause health issues or pain unless they become infected or inflamed. Ask the average […] More
If you are sexually active, regular testing for sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) is essential. Not only does it remove the stressful barriers and fears of a partner concerned about your history, but it also helps to eliminate the worries of STD’s when a vaginal infection or sickness occurs for unrelated reasons. Sexual relationships in the […] More
What does herpes look like? If you are asking this question, you may have noticed something new on your private parts and wonder what it is. While searching Google for photos is understandable, take a few minutes to learn some basics about what herpes looks like. There is no substitute for a sure thing, consider […] More
Sexually transmitted diseases are something we all want to avoid. Some are dangerous and all can be embarrassing. There are many different kinds of sexually transmitted diseases, but one of the most common is genital warts. Genital warts can be found in males and females, although the symptoms of genital warts may vary from male […] More
What is endometriosis? Mayo Clinic describes endometriosis as a frequently afflicting state that involves tissue that would normally reside and grow inside of the uterus growing outside of it. Although it grows beyond the usual area, the tissue still goes through the same aspects of the menstrual cycle that endometrial tissue inside of the uterus […] More
Herpes is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases, yet according to the CDC, it is having a slow but steady drop over time. Sadly, there is no way to get rid of a herpes outbreak completely. There are many ways for a person to manage a herpes outbreak to make the symptoms become […] More
A hysterectomy is the surgical removal of a woman’s uterus, which is where a baby grows when a woman becomes pregnant. In some cases, the cervix, ovaries, and fallopian tubes are also removed. According to the CDC, by the age of sixty, 1 in 10 women will have had a hysterectomy. Outside of pregnancy related […] More
