It’s sneaky because you might not have any symptoms, but chlamydia can do some serious damage without you feeling a thing. Here’s what you need to know. Continue reading “Are you afraid of chlamydia?”
Tag: STD
How the ‘other’ STDs can change your life
Most sexually transmitted diseases (STD) are overshadowed by the most infamous STD i.e. HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). Even though HIV is dangerous, diseases like chlamydia, gonorrhoea and syphilis can also have a long-term impact on your life – even your ability to get pregnant! Here’s what you need to know: Continue reading “How the ‘other’ STDs can change your life”
Everything you need to know about genital herpes
Genital herpes is a common, highly infectious disease caused by a virus that infects the genital areas. It is transmitted from one person to another during sexual activity, causing blisters or groups of small ulcers (open sores) on and around the genitals in both men and women. Many people with genital herpes actually never have sores, or they have very mild symptoms that often go unnoticed, or are mistaken for insect bites or another skin condition. Continue reading “Everything you need to know about genital herpes”
South African schoolgirls to get HPV immunisation
Yesterday, President Zuma made the announcement that primary school girls would be immunised this year against the Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) – which is strongly linked to the development of cervical cancer.
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