- 21. Female infertility
- (Female infertility)
- ... sperm. You need to have regular intercourse. You need to have regular sexual intercourse during your fertile time. Your doctor may be able to help you better understand when you're most fertile ...
- 22. Infectious diseases
- (Infectious diseases)
- ... virus touches, coughs on or kisses someone who isn't infected. These germs can also spread through the exchange of body fluids from sexual contact or a blood transfusion. The person who passes the germ ...
- 23. Incompetent cervix
- (Incompetent cervix)
- ... treatment for cervical insufficiency. If you have an incompetent cervix, your health care provider might recommend restricting sexual activity or limiting certain physical activities. Bed rest might ...
- 24. Erectile dysfunction
- (Erectile dysfunction)
- Erectile dysfunction (impotence) occurs when a man can no longer get or keep an erection firm enough for sexual intercourse. Having erection trouble from time to time isn't necessarily a cause for concern. ...
- 25. IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease)
- (IgA nephropathy (Berger's disease))
- ... of developing this condition: Age. IgA nephropathy can affect people of all ages, including children, but it's most likely to first occur in people in their teens and 20s. Your sex. In ...
- 26. Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP)
- (Idiopathic thrombocytopenic purpura (ITP))
- ... ITP is a fairly common blood disorder and can occur in anyone at almost any age, but these factors increase your risk: Your sex. Women are about twice as likely to develop ITP as men are. ...
- 27. Irritable bowel syndrome
- (Irritable bowel syndrome)
- ... sex life. The physical discomfort of IBS may make sexual activity unappealing or even painful. These effects of IBS may cause you to feel you're not living life to the fullest, leading to discouragement ...
- 28. Crohn's disease
- (Crohn's disease)
- ... of the liver or bile ducts Delayed growth or sexual development, in children When to see a doctor See your doctor if you have persistent changes in your bowel habits or if you have any of the ...
- 29. Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- (Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) )
- ... Arthritis Eye inflammation Skin disorders Inflammation of the liver or bile ducts Delayed growth or sexual development, in children When to see a doctor See your doctor if you experience ...
- 30. Gynecomastia
- (Gynecomastia)
- ... and estrogen control the development and maintenance of sex characteristics in both men and women. Testosterone controls male traits, such as muscle mass and body hair. Estrogen controls female traits, ...
- 31. Group B strep disease
- (Group B strep disease)
- ... carry group B strep bacteria in their bodies. Group B strep bacteria aren't sexually transmitted, and they're not spread through food or water. You may carry group B strep in your body for just a short ...
- 32. Graves' disease
- (Graves' disease)
- ... any change in your menstrual cycle? Have you experienced any sexual dysfunction? Are you having trouble sleeping? Has anyone in your family had thyroid problems? A diagnosis of Graves' disease ...
- 33. Granuloma annulare
- (Granuloma annulare)
- ... in any age group and of any sex, there are some generalizations. Risk factors include: Being a woman — women are twice as likely to have granuloma annulare Being a child or young adult You're ...
- 34. Gonorrhea
- (Gonorrhea)
- Gonorrhea is an infection caused by a sexually transmitted bacterium that can infect both males and females. Gonorrhea most often affects the urethra, rectum or throat. In females, gonorrhea can also ...
- 35. Glomerulonephritis
- (Glomerulonephritis)
- ... to some forms of glomerulonephritis, such as HIV and hepatitis, follow safe-sex guidelines and avoid intravenous drug use. Control your blood pressure, which lessens the likelihood of damage to your ...
- 36. Giardiasis
- (Giardiasis)
- ... are especially at risk. So are child care workers and children in child care centers, where outbreaks are increasingly common. The giardia parasite can also spread through anal sex. The giardia parasite ...
- 37. Genital herpes
- (Genital herpes)
- Genital herpes is a common sexually transmitted infection that affects both men and women. Features of genital herpes include pain, itching and sores in your genital area. But many infected people have ...
- 38. Gallbladder cancer
- (Gallbladder cancer)
- ... include: Your sex. Gallbladder cancer is more common in women than it is in men. Your age. Your risk of gallbladder cancer increases as you age. A history of gallstones. Gallbladder ...
- 39. Galactorrhea
- (Galactorrhea)
- ... tumor (prolactinoma) or other disorder of the pituitary gland An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism) Chronic kidney disease Excessive breast stimulation, which may be associated with sexual activity, ...
- 40. Knee pain
- (Knee pain)
- ... are more common in young people — Osgood-Schlatter disease and patellar tendinitis, for example. Others, such as osteoarthritis, gout and pseudogout, tend to affect older adults. Sex. Teenage girls ...