STDs
Genital sores - female
Sores or lesions on the external female genitalia, or in the vagina, may have a number of possible causes.
Sores or lesions on the external female genitalia, or in the vagina, may have a number of possible causes.
Vaginal itching
Vaginal itching
Vaginal itching
Cervicitis
Cervicitis is an inflammation of the uterine , usually caused by infection.
Cervicitis is an inflammation of the uterine , usually caused by infection.
Cervical erosion
Cervical erosion is a partial or complete absence of the squamous (surface) of the . The normal tissue on the surface of the cervix and/or around the os (mouth of the cervix), is replaced by inflamed tissue from within the cervical canal. This endocervical tissue is red and granular, so it gives the cervix a red, eroded, and infected appearance.
Cervical erosion is a partial or complete absence of the squamous (surface) of the . The normal tissue on the surface of the cervix and/or around the os (mouth of the cervix), is replaced by inflamed tissue from within the cervical canal. This endocervical tissue is red and granular, so it gives the cervix a red, eroded, and infected appearance.
Vaginismus
Vaginismus is an involuntary spasm of the muscles surrounding the that closes the vagina. This condition causes penetration to be difficult and painful, or even impossible.
Vaginismus is an involuntary spasm of the muscles surrounding the that closes the vagina. This condition causes penetration to be difficult and painful, or even impossible.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria .
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacteria .
Trichomoniasis
A vaginal infection caused by a sexually-transmitted parasitic organism.
A vaginal infection caused by a sexually-transmitted parasitic organism.
Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted or congenital infection caused by the bacterium See also , , and .
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted or congenital infection caused by the bacterium See also , , and .
Herpes simplex
Herpes is an infection caused by herpes simplex virus 1 or 2. It primarily affects the mouth or genital area.
Herpes is an infection caused by herpes simplex virus 1 or 2. It primarily affects the mouth or genital area.
Vulvovaginitis
Vulvovaginitis involces inflammation (swelling , redness, and irritation caused by the presence of extra immune cells) or infection of the vulva and vaginal areas.
Vulvovaginitis involces inflammation (swelling , redness, and irritation caused by the presence of extra immune cells) or infection of the vulva and vaginal areas.
Atrophic vaginitis
Atrophic vaginitis is an inflammation of the due to thinning and shrinking tissues and decreased lubrication of the vaginal walls. It is caused by a lack of estrogen.
Atrophic vaginitis is an inflammation of the due to thinning and shrinking tissues and decreased lubrication of the vaginal walls. It is caused by a lack of estrogen.
Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
Pelvic inflammatory disease is a general term for infection of the lining of the uterus, the fallopian tubes, or the ovaries (see also ).
Pelvic inflammatory disease is a general term for infection of the lining of the uterus, the fallopian tubes, or the ovaries (see also ).
Genital warts
Genital warts are soft wart-like growths on the genitals caused by a viral skin disease. Genital warts are a type of sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Genital warts are soft wart-like growths on the genitals caused by a viral skin disease. Genital warts are a type of sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Herpes genital (genital Herpes simplex)
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted viral infection that is characterized by repeated eruptions of small, painful on the genitals, around the rectum, or covering adjacent areas of skin.
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted viral infection that is characterized by repeated eruptions of small, painful on the genitals, around the rectum, or covering adjacent areas of skin.
Pubic lice
Pubic lice are small, six-legged creatures that invade the genital hair region and infest it with their eggs. These can also infest armpit hair and eyebrows, but they are drawn to the pubic region.
Pubic lice are small, six-legged creatures that invade the genital hair region and infest it with their eggs. These can also infest armpit hair and eyebrows, but they are drawn to the pubic region.
Asymptomatic HIV infection
Asymptomatic HIV infection is a phase during infection with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) during which there are no symptoms of HIV infection.
Asymptomatic HIV infection is a phase during infection with HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) during which there are no symptoms of HIV infection.
Gonorrhea - female
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (commonly known as "the clap") caused by the bacterium . See also .
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (commonly known as "the clap") caused by the bacterium . See also .
Chancroid
Chancroid is a disease known to be spread solely through sexual contact.
Chancroid is a disease known to be spread solely through sexual contact.
Lymphogranuloma venereum
Lymphogranuloma venereum
Lymphogranuloma venereum
Acute HIV infection
Acute HIV infection is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a virus that gradually destroys the immune system.
Acute HIV infection is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), a virus that gradually destroys the immune system.
Early symptomatic HIV infection
Early symptomatic HIV infection is the stage of viral infection caused by HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) where symptoms have begun to manifest, but before the development of (which involves life-threatening infections).
Early symptomatic HIV infection is the stage of viral infection caused by HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) where symptoms have begun to manifest, but before the development of (which involves life-threatening infections).
HIV infection
HIV infection is a viral infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that gradually destroys the immune system, resulting in infections that are hard for the body to fight.
HIV infection is a viral infection caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) that gradually destroys the immune system, resulting in infections that are hard for the body to fight.
AIDS
AIDS
AIDS
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