When Sex Is Painful Pain during intercourse is fairly common—it can be a brief problem for some women or a long-term for others, but nearly three out of four women experience it at some point in their life. This type of pain can result from a gynecologic problem like endometriosis or ovarian cysts, or from a problem with sexual response, like…
How to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) Frequently Asked Questions What are sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? STIs are infections transmitted through sexual contact. STIs are quite common and spread quickly. Some STIs are treatable and curable, whereas others are not. You can take steps to protect your health by understanding the facts. How do sexually transmitted infections (STIs) spread? Anyone…
GLOSSARY Acanthosis Nigricans: Patches of skin that are thicker, darker, and like velvet. This condition is associated with diabetes or prediabetes. Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS): A group of signs and symptoms, usually of severe infections, in a person who has human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Adenomyosis: A condition in which the tissue that normally lines the uterus begins to grow in the…
