WHAT IS ASTHMA? Asthma is a chronic disease of the airways that makes breathing difficult. With asthma, there is inflammation of the air passages that results in a temporary narrowing of the airways that carry oxygen to the lungs. 1. WHAT DOES EXERCISE INDUCED ASTHMA FEEL LIKE? Exercised-induced asthma is a narrowing of the airways in the lungs that […]
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WHAT IS OBESITY? Obesity is a condition that is associated with having an excess of body fat, defined by genetic and environmental factors that are difficult to control when dieting. Obesity is classified as having a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 30 or greater. BMI is a tool used to measure obesity. Obesity increases your […]
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WHAT IS A VAGINAL YEAST INFECTION? A vaginal yeast infection is an infection caused by yeast (a type of fungus). Vaginal yeast infection is sometimes referred to as yeast vaginitis, Candida vaginitis, or Candidal vulvovaginitis. The scientific name for the yeast that causes vaginitis is Candida. Over 90% of vaginal yeast infections are caused by the species […]
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WHAT IS ENDOMETRIOSIS Endometriosis is a medical condition that occurs when the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium, grows in other places, such as the Fallopian tubes, ovaries or along the pelvis. When that lining breaks down, like the regular lining in the uterus that produces the menstruation, it has nowhere to go. This […]
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DEFINITION OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE (STD) Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or venereal diseases (VD) are diseases that are passed on from one person to another through sexual contact – the infection can be passed on through vaginal intercourse, oral sex, and anal sex. Some sexually transmitted infections can […]
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OVARIAN CYSTS DEFINITION AND FACTS Ovarian cysts are closed, sac-like structures within the ovary that are filled with a liquid or semisolid substance. Ovarian cysts may not cause signs or symptoms. Larger cysts are more likely to cause signs and symptoms such as: Pain in the abdomen, pelvis, sometimes radiating to the low back, is the most common symptom Feeling […]
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WHAT IS A VARICOCELE? A varicocele is the swelling of the veins in the scrotum. It’s usually painless and actually pretty common, especially in guys between the ages of 15 and 25. Varicocele is a medical word used to describe the swelling of the veins that occurs in the scrotum (ball sack) of some males. […]
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WHAT IS MASTURBATION Masturbation is the self-stimulation of the genitals to achieve sexual arousal and pleasure, usually to the point of orgasm (sexual climax). It is commonly done by touching, stroking, or massaging the penis until an orgasm is achieved. Masturbation will typically lead to ejaculation. Although this won’t have any long term effects to your […]
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WHAT IS PID? Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of a woman’s reproductive organs. It is a complication often caused by some STDs, like chlamydia and gonorrhea. Other infections that are not sexually transmitted can also cause PID. HOW DO I GET PID? You are more likely to get PID if you Have an STD and do not […]
Azoospermia is the medical condition of a man whose semen contains no sperm. It is associated with infertility, but many forms are amenable to natural treatment. In humans, it affects about 1% of the male population and may be seen in up to 20% of male infertility situations. It can be classified into three major types as listed. Many conditions listed may […]