Category Archives: Sexual Health

How does the contraception differ from each other?

  By admin | April 17, 2012 - 1:14 PM | Sexual Health
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Contraception is the process of avoiding the formation of a gamete. Contraception is also referred to as a device or method for the process of contraception. Contraception latest form is the oral contraceptive pill or the morning after pill. The oral contraceptive pills have been designed to prevent unwanted pregnancy. The active ingredients in each pill work strategically to prevent the formation of a gamete in each stage of conception. They stop the ovaries from releasing an egg, alter womb lining and thicken the mucus in the cervix. The pills use artificial forms of female hormones to replicate the natural prevention of conception. They have shown a high success rate in their effort to prevent unwanted pregnancy. The tablets can be taken daily and provide other health benefits to women.

Another form of contraception is the emergency contraception. As the name suggests, they are used in times of sexual emergencies. Some of the most common emergency situations arising are unprotected sex and contraceptive failure. These unexpected situations call for special measures which are highly effective than any other form of contraception. Emergency contraception can vastly change the hormonal balance of the body to prevent pregnancy. The process of conception is based on hormonal changes in the body. Emergency contraception can interfere with the hormones responsible for the conceiving process. Since these pills are used in case of emergencies, they are usually very powerful and hence carry some risks with them. The instructions for use of these pills have to be followed very carefully to avoid any serious side effects to the body.

Condyline and genital warts

  By admin | April 6, 2012 - 6:56 AM | Sexual Health
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Genital warts are sexually transmitted infections but are not painful in most cases. The warts can be big or small, itchy or itch-less, smooth or rough and are usually painless. This should relieve most sufferers from the imaginative agony associated with sexually transmitted infections. This also makes genital warts a more bearable condition than genital herpes. The treatment of genital warts is important for a few reasons – firstly, warts on and around the genitals is not healthy for the body and secondly, warts at the most intimate areas of the body do not portray a good image of a sexual partner. These reasons make it necessary for the treatment of genital warts. Effective treatments have been very successful in treating genital warts. Topical solutions such as Condyline can help to stop the reproduction of the wart cells.

Condyline or Condylox solution is prepared from the roots of the Indian podophyllum plant. The active ingredient in this solution is podophyllotoxin which attacks the nucleus of the warts. The solution can be directly applied to the warts, making the direct application more effective in treatment. The nucleus is prevented from further division and eventually falls off. It is then replaced by new healthy cells. The solution is very effective since it is directly applied and quickly absorbed. There are a few common side effects such as a stinging sensation, vomiting, dizziness and inflammation. The solution is intended for use by adults only and children should be kept away from this medication. Also, women who are breastfeeding and pregnant should avoid this solution.

Genital herpes: Available treatments

  By admin | February 13, 2012 - 1:46 PM | Sexual Health
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Genital herpes is an infection spread through unprotected sexual intercourse. The virus is incurable and remains inside the host forever. The main cause of the outbreak of the symptoms of genital herpes is still unknown. The virus is very volatile, so the probability and nature of activity of the virus is very difficult to determine. The virus can cause very painful outbreaks to no outbreaks which make it highly unpredictable. The number of uncertainties associated with this condition and the virus makes it very difficult to design a strong medication to treat it. However, the available treatments are capable enough to keep the virus in a dormant state and prevent it from spreading or causing outbreak of symptoms.

Famvir and Valtrex are effective treatments to fight the symptoms of genital herpes and push the virus into a dormant state. Famvir is the first stage treatment – this anti-viral treatment if used within 24 hours of noticing the first symptoms of genital herpes can prevent a full outbreak. This treatment is like the first line of defence to prevent the symptoms from growing further. Valtrex is a medication to deal with a full outbreak of genital herpes symptoms. It can help to relieve the pain within 24 hours and can clear the symptoms in less than 5 days. Both the treatments are highly effective in fighting the symptoms and keeping the virus dormant. Since there is no cure for the virus, these effective treatments are the only available solutions to prevent the spread of the condition and to control the virus.