Sexual Health

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are very common – so it’s wise to be well-informed and proactive about sexual health.
Many STIs can be silent- in women, Chlamydia may present with abnormal vaginal discharge, unscheduled vaginal bleeding or pelvic pain, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Unfortunately, even silent Chlamydia infection can cause problems- such as scarring of the fallopian tubes, leading to fertility issues in the future.
Genital Herpes (HSV2) is thought to be carried by 1 in 8 adults, though the majority of these carriers are unaware they have it. However, they can still transmit it to others.

People who are sexually active should consider regular STI screening- obviously the more partners one has, the more often check ups are required. STI screening will usually involve a urine test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea, and a blood test for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV and Syphilis. Swabs may also be recommended for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, mycoplasma genitalium and genital herpes (HSV2).

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Chlamydia- PID and other complications
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Chlamydia- PID and other complications

What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is a common STI (sexually transmitted infection). In most cases it is a silent condition, with no symptoms- this means it’s important for people who are sexually active to have regular testing. In women, it may present with vaginal discharge or irregular vaginal bleeding. In men, it may present with [...]

Chlamydia, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, PID, STI test, STI, Sexual health, Women's Health|

Period pain-the facts and how to treat it
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Period pain-the facts and how to treat it

Period pain- symptoms, tests & treatment causes tests treatment Painful periods- what is dysmenorrhoea? Dysmenorrhoea is a medical term for period pain that is bad enough to affect a woman’s usual daily activities. Often non-sufferers don’t fully understand just how painful periods can be Other symptoms such as fainting, [...]

Sexual health, Dysmenorrhoea, Period pain, Women's Health|

Genital Herpes- from silent to symptomatic infection
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Genital Herpes- from silent to symptomatic infection

Genital Herpes Genital Herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two forms– HSV1 and HSV2. HSV1 usually affects the mouth, as a cold sore, but it can also occur in the genital region. HSV2 usually infects the genital [...]

Genital Herpes, Sexual health|

Chlamydia- a common STI that can be a serious problem
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Chlamydia- a common STI that can be a serious problem

What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection or STI that can infect men and women- it is the most commonly reported communicable disease in Australia. While it often goes undetected, it can cause a lot of damage to a woman's reproductive system, putting her future ability [...]

Women's Health, Chlamydia, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, PID, STI test, STI, Sexual health|

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