Sexual Health

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are very common – so it’s wise to be well-informed and proactive about sexual health.
Many STIs can be silent- in women, Chlamydia may present with abnormal vaginal discharge, unscheduled vaginal bleeding or pelvic pain, but sometimes there are no symptoms at all. Unfortunately, even silent Chlamydia infection can cause problems- such as scarring of the fallopian tubes, leading to fertility issues in the future.
Genital Herpes (HSV2) is thought to be carried by 1 in 8 adults, though the majority of these carriers are unaware they have it. However, they can still transmit it to others.

People who are sexually active should consider regular STI screening- obviously the more partners one has, the more often check ups are required. STI screening will usually involve a urine test for Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea, and a blood test for Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV and Syphilis. Swabs may also be recommended for chlamydia, gonorrhoea, mycoplasma genitalium and genital herpes (HSV2).

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Chlamydia- PID and other complications
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Chlamydia- PID and other complications

Chlamydia- PID and other complications What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is a common STI (sexually transmitted infection). In most cases it is a silent condition, with no symptoms- this means it’s important for people who are sexually active to have regular testing. In women, it may present with vaginal discharge or irregular vaginal bleeding. [...]

Women's Health, Sexual health, STI, STI test, PID, Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, Chlamydia|

Period pain-the facts and how to treat it
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Period pain-the facts and how to treat it

Period pain- symptoms, tests & treatment causes tests treatment Painful periods- what is dysmenorrhoea? Dysmenorrhoea is a medical term for period pain that is bad enough to affect a woman’s usual daily activities. Often non-sufferers don’t fully understand just how painful periods can be Other symptoms such as fainting, [...]

Women's Health, Sexual health, Period pain, Dysmenorrhoea|

Genital Herpes- from silent to symptomatic infection
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Genital Herpes- from silent to symptomatic infection

Genital Herpes Genital Herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two forms– HSV1 and HSV2. HSV1 usually affects the mouth, as a cold sore, but it can also occur in the genital region. HSV2 usually infects the genital [...]

Sexual health, Genital Herpes|

Chlamydia- a common STI that can be a serious problem
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Chlamydia- a common STI that can be a serious problem

Chlamydia- a common infection that can be silent but serious What is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection or STI that can infect men and women- it is the most commonly reported communicable disease in Australia. While it often goes undetected, it can cause a lot [...]