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Contraception (Birth Control)

Contraception (Birth Control)

Contraceptives, also commonly referred to as family planning or birth control methods, are a range of devices, procedures and medications which assist women to prevent…

26 Sep 2006

Protecting against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Protecting against sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

Protecting against sexually transmitted infections (STI): Preventing STIs is much better than treating them, because when diseases are prevented people do not get sick and…

27 Apr 2006

Menstruation (period or menstrual cycle)

Menstruation (period or menstrual cycle)

Menstruation, menses or menstrual periods involve hormonal and ovarian changes that cause PMS symptoms, ovulation, period pain and other period symptoms.

31 Mar 2006

Female reproductive system (urogenital system) anatomy

Female reproductive system (urogenital system) anatomy

The female reproductive system includes reproductive organs (ovaries, uterus, fallopian tubes, vagina), and urogenital organs (urethra, kidneys).

22 Mar 2006

Vaginal thrush (yeast infection; vulvovaginal candidiasis; VVT; VVC)

Vaginal thrush (yeast infection; vulvovaginal candidiasis; VVT; VVC)

Vaginal thrush is a yeast infection of the vagina by Candida albicans. It is associated with medication use and causes a curdy discharge.

14 Mar 2006

Gonorrhoea (GC)

Gonorrhoea (GC)

Gonorrhoea is a common sexually transmitted bacterial infection which usually affects the genito-urinary organs. It is treated with antibiotics.

09 Mar 2006

Chlamydia (C. trachomatis, C. pneumoniae, C. psittacci, C. pecorum)

Chlamydia (C. trachomatis, C. pneumoniae, C. psittacci, C. pecorum)

Chlamydia is a bacterial infection. Genital chlamydia is the most common STI in Australia, but the eyes or lungs can also be infected by Chlamydia.

09 Mar 2006

Male reproductive system (urogenital system) anatomy

Male reproductive system (urogenital system) anatomy

The male urogenital or reproductive system includes the prostate, penis, testes, and urethra. It enables sperm production and urination.

09 Mar 2006

Latex allergy

Latex allergy

Latex allergy causes an allergic reaction on exposure to latex in gloves, latex condoms and baby teats and medical devices. It may cause anaphylaxis.

12 Feb 2006