Sexually transmitted diseases and infections

antibiotics as life-saving measures, which they most certainly can be, as antibiotics effectively treat diseases that previously killed patients. However, too high of a value has been placed on this magical form of healing. While an increased number of adults now understand the horrors of relying too much on antibiotics, too many individuals, especially those younger or from poorer areas,…

issues for young African American women that are identified at-risk for sexually risky behavior. One of the issues that is prevalent when it comes to young African American women, is the topic of sexual intercourse. Many of these young women are heavily engaged in sexual risk behaviors resulting in serious…

When people hear fertility, they think of the ability to bear child(ren), which is true. Depending on the country and/or era one is in, fertility is either a huge part of a being or not (not really a problem if infertile). The inability is conceive a child after a year of trying is called, infertility. There are many factors that play a role diminishing fertility, or infertility. One factor is age, as stated in the previous journal entry, emerging adulthood is the best biologically time to…

> It is a shame that in the 21 first century, we still live with such health disparities, such as racial injustices. Discrimination is alive and well against LGBTQ individuals. We judge others despite the fact that we don't want others to label or judge us. > LGBTQ health disparities are obvious or evident and there could be a link between their treatment and the fact that members of the LGBTQ community are more at risk for suicide, substance abuse, and psychiatric disorders. >…

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pregnant women are members of the sexually active community. However, Pisani points out the flawed reasoning in this decision. In Africa, this is an acceptable procedure, but in Europe and the United States, pregnant women are not the most at risk for HIV infection- men who engage in anal sex with other men, patrons of prostitutes and drug injectors are. These social facts reinforce the Pisani’s point that “science does not exist in a vacuum.” In order to truly track diseases and monitor public…

Providing Sex Education in public schools will help reduce unwanted pregnancies and the spread of Sexually Transmitted Diseases. In todays over sex society, where sex is used to sell products to teenagers from magazines to TV dramas on the CW. Teens not only see sex used to sell products they also talk about sex with their friends and fellow class mates on a daily basis. So then why are teenagers getting a limited education on sex? Teens are going to talk about sex, they are children growing up.…

In a world where HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases are widely accepted in today’s society, due largely in part to the modern advances in medical treatments, many people fail to realize the long lasting effects of those diseases. Not only do many people have trouble realizing the effects of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) but they fail to realize that it will eventually cause AIDS without the proper level of care. The level of health care a person who has contracted Acquired Immune…

treat an infection of the penis. Approximately 55% to 65% of all newborn boys are circumcised in the United States each year. Some health benefits of circumcision is that it decrease a risk of urinary tract infections, prevention of banalities and balanoposthitis, and reduce risk of some sexually transmitted diseases in men. Circumcision, also make it easier to keep the end of the penis clean. There are many risks to circumcision, some examples are, pain, risk of bleeding and infection at the…

The report fail to provide a breakdown, but medical treatments may include emergency room visits, collection of forensic evidence, testing and treating sexual transmitted infections, victim counseling, and on-going medical care. Healthcare providers are at the front line for victims of all crimes. Policy and protocol should be implemented into healthcare to ensure victims of sexual abuse are screened effectively (National…