Let’s talk a little about normal vaginal discharge first. The vagina is a muscular passage which leads from the vaginal opening to the cervix, which is the entrance to the womb. There are naturally occurring “good” lactobacillus and other bacteria which are part of the normal vaginal flora. The walls of the vagina have glands […]
What is Pap Smear? Pap smear is a cervical cancer screening recommended every 3 years for all sexually active females starting from age 25 years old. This is a quick, simple and painless procedure that can be done in the clinic and it only takes a few minutes. A brush will be used to collect […]
What is HIV PrEP? Use of oral anti-retroviral drugs by HIV-uninfected people to block the acquisition of HIV before exposure to HIV. Why HIV PrEP? Many trials have been conducted to determine the effectiveness of oral HIV PrEP across couples of all orientations. When patients follow the treatment and prevention strategies closely, significant prevention of […]
Planning for a long Vacation or Preparing for a Business trip? The travel preparation can sometimes be challenging for People Living with HIV (PLHIV). Making sure there is enough medication. Making sure you get the correct travel vaccine or visiting the doctor to get prescription (just in case you might be questioned during immigration check) […]
Chlamydia and gonorrhoea are 2 common Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) which can infections in various parts of the body such as penis, vaginal, anus, throat and eyes. Most commonly you will experience discharges from the penis/ vaginal or discomfort when passing urine. However, the majority of men may not have any symptoms and for women, […]
Dyspareunia or Pain During Intercourse is a condition whereby people experience pain during sexual intercourse. Both men and women can experience pain during sex sometime during their lives. However, it is much more common for women. Particularly in young women who are inexperienced or women who are in the perimenopause or menopause stages. There is […]
Too Fast? Too Slow? Premature ejaculation or PE occurs when a man reaches orgasm and ejaculates with minimal stimulation or within a very short period of time. There is no uniform cut-off timing for what constitutes as PE, and in the past, most experts would agree that last less than one minute is a cause […]
Circumcision has always been a hot topic for discussion. Some are against it, and some are for it. One thing for sure is that it has a lot of benefits. Circumcision is a medical procedure for foreskin removal. I will be sharing with you the Top 7 Reasons of circumcision so that you can make […]
(OTITIS EXTERNA aka Swimmer’s ear or Outer Ear Infection) The external ear canal is the part of the ear that connects the outer ear to the eardrum. This outer ear infection takes place in the external ear canal and usually presents a sudden painful condition usually caused by bacterial infection, inflammation or sometimes fungal infection. People […]
What is Balanitis? Balanitis is a common infection that affects the head of the penis and the foreskin. It is more commonly seen in boys and men who are not circumcised. What are the Signs & Symptoms of Balanitis? The Common Symptoms of the infection of the Penis include a sore, itchy and smelly penis, redness and swelling, […]
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