November 13th, 2009 by Herpes Women
Herpes Women : Human papilloma viruses are a particular type of viruses, which affect the skin, as well as the mucous membranes, especially the genital ones. There are around one hundred and fifty such viruses, and the most common transmission way is through sexual contact. The vulgar manifestations of this virus are commonly known [...]
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November 6th, 2009 by Herpes Women
Herpes Women : In this modern era, sexual freedom is taken for granted and little is thought of promiscuity as it was in past generations. However, the reality is that this sexual freedom also carries with it the very real threat of sexually transmitted disease. Because not all sexually transmitted diseases are curable, it [...]
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November 4th, 2009 by Herpes Women
Herpes Women : Genital herpes symptoms can vary greatly from person to person. Most people never have any symptoms or have ones that are so mild they may not recognize them. Genital herpes is affecting approximately 45 million Americans. It is estimated that 1 in 4 adults over the age of 12 have genital [...]
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November 4th, 2009 by Herpes Women
Herpes Women : Chlamydia can spread into the uterus or fallopian tubes and cause PID (an infection of the uterus, fallopian tubes and other reproductive organs). This happens in up to 40 percent of women with untreated chlamydia. Chlamydia is a bacterial infection. It is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) [...]
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November 3rd, 2009 by Herpes Women
Herpes Women : Herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis are recognizable STDs from textbooks and billboards, but nongonococcal urethritis (NGU) has yet to make it into the side of a bus. Also diagnosed as a “non-specific urethritis,”the infection in the penis caused by bacteria and symptoms include a discharge from the head of the penis [...]
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November 2nd, 2009 by Herpes Women
Herpes Women : Valtrex is supplied as film-coated caplets containing 500 mg valacyclovir. The manufacturer recommends a dosage for herpes zoster of 1 g (two caplets) by mouth three times a day for 7 days. Valtrex comes as blue tablets which are oblong in shape. If you are pregnant or plan to become pregnant, [...]
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November 2nd, 2009 by Herpes Women
Herpes Women : Women who acquire genital herpes during pregnancy can transmit the virus to their babies. Untreated HSV infection in newborns can result in mental retardation and death. Women who wish to use famciclovir when pregnant should weigh risk versus benefits carefully. Famciclovir also passes through breast milk, and there is no clear [...]
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November 2nd, 2009 by Herpes Women
Herpes Women : Genital herpes is affecting approximately 45 million Americans. It is estimated that 1 in 4 adults over the age of 12 have genital herpes. Genital Herpes is spread through skin-to-skin contact with an infected area, typically during oral, anal or vaginal sex. In rare cases, a herpes infection can be spread [...]
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November 1st, 2009 by Herpes Women
Herpes Women : Genital herpes is an infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. The virus can cause painful blisters and sores on the genitals (sexual organs) and/or on the mouth. Genital herpes infections have also been associated with the increased risk of acquisition of HIV. Open lesions present a portal of entry for [...]
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October 31st, 2009 by Herpes Women
Herpes Women : Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that normally affects the genitals, buttocks, thighs, or anal opening. Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) and type 2 (HSV-2). Most genital herpes is caused by HSV-2.
HSV-2 accounts for 70-80% of [...]
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