According to CDC.gov, sexually transmitted diseases can affect reproductive health. We’ve all heard this, but it’s far more complicated than one might imagine. STDs do not cause infertility directly, as most can be treated with … [Read more...] about Untreated Syphilis And The Danger Of Infertility
Reproductive Health
Unplanned Pregnancy
Sometimes people find that they are pregnant when they did not plan to be. This may be because they had unprotected sex without using birth control, because they were not using birth control correctly, or because they were using … [Read more...] about Unplanned Pregnancy
Is my Lifestyle Cramping my Sperm?
It’s estimated that 7 to 15% of straight couples suffer from infertility worldwide, and male factor infertility accounts for 40-50% of cases. Approximately 7% of men are infertile and the cause of 50% of cases of infertility are … [Read more...] about Is my Lifestyle Cramping my Sperm?
Medical Abortion
When a woman is pregnant, she has the option to continue the pregnancy or to have an abortion. A woman’s decision may depend on many factors such as her health, her finances, or her relationships. Once she has made the decision … [Read more...] about Medical Abortion
LGBT Safe Sex Practices
Think about it, you can go anywhere and get educated on all different things in life, but where can you get educated about sex and safe sex practices? It can be tricky to find schools or even doctors that are able to take the time … [Read more...] about LGBT Safe Sex Practices
Yeast Infections
Yeast infections are fungal infections that cause irritation and itchiness in the vaginal and vulva. They are very common, and most women will get at least one yeast infection in their lifetime. Yeast infections are caused by an … [Read more...] about Yeast Infections
Urinary Tract Infections
A urinary tract infection, also called a UTI, is an infection of any part of the urinary tract. The urinary tract includes the kidneys, the ureters which carry urine from the kidneys to the bladder, the bladder, and the urethra … [Read more...] about Urinary Tract Infections
Menopause
Menopause is the time in a woman’s life when her fertile years come to an end, kind of like the opposite of puberty. Some women have a negative experience going through menopause, but other women find it to be a great time in … [Read more...] about Menopause
Pregnancy
Having a baby is one of life’s biggest changes, not only after the baby is born, but also in the nine months of pregnancy. Both the fetus and the mother experience a number of changes in stages throughout a pregnancy. Pregnancies … [Read more...] about Pregnancy
The Birth Control Patch
The birth control patch is a small, beige square with adhesive on the back that sticks to the skin. Once the patch is applied, the hormones estrogen and progestin are absorbed through the skin. These hormones help prevent … [Read more...] about The Birth Control Patch
Vasectomy
A vasectomy is permanent male sterilization that is almost 100% effective. A vasectomy works by keeping sperm out of ejaculate. Sperm are produced in the testicles, and there’s a tube called the vas deferens that connects the … [Read more...] about Vasectomy
Testicular Cancer
Testicular cancer is relatively rare, and happens most commonly in younger men ages 15-35. Testicular cancer usually only affects one testicle at a time. … [Read more...] about Testicular Cancer