Genital warts – HPV

admin — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:42:56 +0000

Genital warts are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV). Genital HPV infection is sexually transmitted but a lot of people affected by genital HPV infection may not have visible symptoms. Genital warts are usually small, soft, moist, flesh-colored bumps growing in clusters in the genital area. In women, they usually appear on the vulva, uterus, inside the vagina, or on the cervix. In men, genital warts can develop around the anus, on the penis, or in the scrotum area. The warts can also develop in the mouth of a person who has had oral sexual contact with an infected individual.

Here are some gential warts pictures. The material is very graphic and should not be viewed by young people.

Chlamydia – common STD

admin — Wed, 27 Feb 2008 19:35:18 +0000

Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the USA.It is caused by bacterium, Chlamydia trachomatis. The bacterium can damage reproductive organs in women. Symptoms of chlamydia are often undetectable, varying from mild or absent. The disease can cause some serious complications in the reporductive organs, including infertility. Between 50%-75% of all women infected have no symptoms. The bacteria can affect other parts of the human body, for instance, infection of the eye.

Chlamydia trachomatis can cause the following conditions:

Cervicitis
Conjunctivitis
Fitz-Hugh-Curtis syndrome
Lymphogranuloma venereum
Pelvic inflammatory disease
Pneumonia in infants

Chlamydia symptoms can include: vaginal discharge

cystitis
the need to urinate more frequently
pain whilst passing urine
fever
low back pain
pain during sexual intercourse
bleeding after sexual intercourse
mild lower abdominal pains
irregular menstrual bleeding
a painful swelling and irritation in the eyes .
a white and watery discharge from the penis
a burning sensation or pain when passing urine
a painful swelling and irritation in the eyes.
swollen or tender testicles

Health issues

Genital warts – HPV

Chlamydia – common STD