A variety of issues can lead to erectile dysfunction: Reduced blood flow to the penis This is the most common cause of erectile dysfunction in men over 40 years. The arteries which take blood to the penis can become narrowed and the blood flow may be insufficient to cause an erection. Smoking, raised cholesterol and [...]
Erectile Dysfunction can be caused by a variety of medical and psychological issues. If you wish to access treatment for Erectile Dysfunction online it is very important to see a doctor first for a proper check-up and physical examination, to rule out any underlying conditions.
Several types of medication can lead to erectile dysfunction, so if you develop problems with getting or sustaining an erection soon after starting a new medication, you should speak to your doctor (it's usually advisable not to stop any medication suddenly, without consulting your doctor). Common culprits include: Blood pressure and heart medications, particularly thiazide [...]
A normal, healthy vagina is home to a variety of different bacteria. However, in Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) the balance is disturbed, and an overgrowth of some of these bacteria occurs. It’s not entirely clear why this happens. The most common symptom is a change in vaginal discharge, which may become white-grey in colour and may [...]
Bacterial Vaginosis has traditionally not been viewed as a sexually transmitted infection- although it is known to generally only occur once sexual activity commences, and using condoms does seem to make it less likely to develop. Recent research shows that partner treatment may actually reduce recurrence and improve cure rates.
In women of reproductive age, BV is the most common cause of vaginal discharge. Women are more likely to get BV if they: are sexually active have recently changed sexual partner have a history of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are smokers have a copper coil for contraception use bubble bath Women are less likely to get BV if: they [...]
BV is usually diagnosed on the basis of symptoms, and can be confirmed by taking a vaginal swab, which can be performed by a doctor or nurse, or can be self-collected. You may also need a referral to get tested for STIs such as chlamydia and gonorrhoea. If you are pregnant, and suspect you may [...]
In most women, BV causes no harm whatsoever, though the discharge may be unpleasant. However, if you have untreated BV during pregnancy, there is a slightly higher risk of premature labour, miscarriage, preterm birth and having a baby with a low birthweight. If you are pregnant and suspect you may have BV, you should see [...]
For women in whom BV has been diagnosed, antibiotics will usually quickly get rid of the symptoms. Treatment for bacterial vaginosis can involve oral antibiotics or topical treatment (an antibiotic vaginal cream). However, in milder cases, there is a good chance that BV will gradually clear by itself, so treatment is not always required. If [...]
Further testing is not generally needed if your BV symptoms get better. However, if the course of antibiotic treatment does not work, retesting is advisable, in case something else is causing the symptoms or the BV has not responded to treatment. Follow up testing may be recommended in pregnant women who have had BV, to [...]
