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The Acquired immune deficiency syndrome is brought about by the deadly human immunodeficiency virus. In the USA alone an estimate of 120,000 - 160,000 women are HIV- infected.
The HIV risk quiz helps you determine risk factors for HIV.
Human papillomavirus vaccine is highly efficacious and potent in preventing cervical cancer, specifically in young girls. Get vaccinated for life-saving shield!
On World Sexual Health Day, GlobalData reports a decline in sexual health testing in US hospitals, highlighting drops in chlamydia, gonorrhea, and BV tests.
Researchers find markers that may predict if chlamydia will spread to the uterus and endometrium, helping identify risk of severe infection.
The relentless rise of STDs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and mycoplasma genitalium is fueling India's infertility crisis.
A testicular self-examination (TSE) helps in detecting cancer of the testicles. Doctors recommend monthly self-examination of the testicles.
A sudden, severe pain in the testis may be due to testicular torsion. Testicles inside the scrotum are very sensitive organs.