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Fibroids can also cause pain and pressure to the pelvis. Pressure in the pelvis can cause women to have frequent urinations. This is because the pressure applied on the bladder by the tumor decreases the holding capacity. Furthermore, it can also cause some severe pain in the pelvis due to the twisting of the stalk, or degeneration of the fibroid. Pain during and after sexual intercourse can also be associated with fibroid tumors. In this case, there is also loss of libido and women tend to have…

Homework #2 STD’S or sexual transmitted dieases also known as sexual transmitted infections are any diseases characteristically transmitted sexually (Mayo clinic). An example of an STD is Herpes and gonorrhea. The diseases are commonly spread through unprotected sex. HIV or human immunodeficiency disorder is another STD with no cure. HIV is an disease that affects the T-cells in the body which can eventually cause aids, the immune system fails causing the body to shut down (Mayo…

The etiological agent of Gonorrhea is Neisseria gonorrhoeae, affects both sexually active males and females of all ages. The chain of transmission of Neisseria gonorrhoeae is by direct sexual contact via vaginal, anal, oral intercourse, or from a mother to their baby, during childbirth. Contact of infectious exudates from mucous membranes of an infected human creates a passageway from one human to another human and/or partner. Gonorrhea is listed as a sexually transmitted disease (STD) and is…

Parents, Condoms and Hypocrisy In 1994 The New York Times ran an article written by Anna Quindlen. Her article is a well written piece in regards to the distribution of condoms in the New York City public schools. Up to this point, the school district had been passing out condoms to teenagers who did not require any permission from their parents. Lawsuits were filed, and the appeals courts decided that this violated parents right to confidentiality. Quindlen writes to show us that this is…

Scarleteen is a non-profit organization that aims to improve the health of individuals through sex and reproductive education. Their website, www.scarleteen.com, discuss many topics ranging from issues about gender, sexual health, relationships and everything else in between in order to educate young people. One subset of their website, “Condom basics: A User’s Manual,” (http://www.scarleteen.com/article/sexual_health/condom_basics_a_users_manual) not only illustrates why it’s important to use a…

Gonorrhea is a relatively common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. The culprit of this infection is Neisseria Gonorrheae, a type of bacteria that thrives in moist, warm environments (Gonorrhea). It is this quality of N.Gonorrheae that makes the reproductive tract prime real estate for infection. Health care professionals working with sexually active people need to be especially thorough in their exams and education to ensure that Gonorrhea does not spread. As the phrase…

My research question in relation to my research paper is “How much do adolescents understand about STI prevention?” I chose this question because I believe that if the adolescent population truly understand the impact of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) to their health and how it can overall affect their life, they would think twice before engaging in risky sexual behaviors and take all the necessary precautions to prevent from acquiring them. The previous studies and research have focused…

Acne vulgaris is a chronic inflammatory disease of the pilosebaceous unit. It results from bacterial colonization of hair follicles by Propionibacterium acnes, inflammation, altered keratinization, and androgen-induced increased sebum production. Acne vulgaris can be caused by foods, inherited from parents, stress, but is found to peak at the stage of puberty. Although, acne vulgaris is considered to a heterogeneous disorder, a population-based study was conducted on a group of homogenous ethnic…

Gonorrhea “It is estimated that around 800,000 cases of gonorrhea occur each year in the united states” (Gonorrhea Statistics). Gonorrhea is an STD. It is when there is inflammatory discharge from the vagina. “The exact time gonorrhea started cannot be ascertained” (Gonorrhea History). The most earliest records of the gonorrhea were found in 1611 when the English parliament enacted a law to ensure that the spread of the infection is decreased. Gonorrhea symptoms were observed when the…

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease(STD) that is produced by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. This disease can cause long-term complications if it is left untreated. Examples of these complications include serious damage to the heart, brains, bones, and the nervous system. If this occurs, it can lead to a person having a hard time coordinating muscle movement, paralysis, and dementia. There is a national average of 63,450 cases of syphilis a year, and for people with congenital syphilis…