- 21. Ten Things Gay Men Should discuss with Their Healthcare Provider
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... questions about you and offer appropriate testing. If your provider does not seem comfortable with you as a gay man, find another provider. 2. HIV/AIDS, Safe Sex Many men who have sex with men are at ...
- 22. Serosorting among Gay, Bisexual and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... to reduce their HIV risk. This means they try to limit unprotected anal sex to partners with the same HIV status as their own. However, MSM who practice serosorting are at greater risk for ...
- 23. HIV/AIDS
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- The overall number of new HIV cases – referred to as HIV incidence – has remained relatively stable at approximately 50,000 new cases annually in US. However, the number of new cases ...
- 24. Sexual orientation and homosexuality
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... remain widespread. The HIV/AIDS pandemic is another area in which prejudice and discrimination against lesbian, gay, and bisexual people have had negative effects. Early in the pandemic, the assumption ...
- 25. Stigma and Discrimination
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... behaviors, such as substance abuse, risky sexual behaviors, and suicide attempts Affect MSM's ability to establish and maintain long-term same-sex relationships that reduce HIV & STD risk Make ...
- 26. Gay and Bisexual Men's Health
- (Gay and Bisexual Men's Health)
- ... causes of death are heart disease and cancer. However, among men who have sex with men (MSM), there are higher rates of HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), tobacco and drug use, and depression ...
- 27. Vaginal cancer
- (Vaginal cancer)
- ... that have been linked to an increased risk of vaginal cancer include: Multiple sexual partners Early age at first intercourse Smoking HIV infection Vaginal cancer may spread (metastasize) ...
- 28. To know chemo side effects you may face in Shanghai?
- (Chemotherapy)
- ... – can also happen in some people. Most skin problems are minor, but some need to be treated at once. Some patients have allergic reactions to chemo. This can cause hives (or skin welts), itching, or trouble ...
- 29. Men Health - Get Health Screening in Shanghai
- (Health Check-ups Shanghai)
- ... of heart disease or blocked arteries. A man in your family had a heart attack before age 50 or a woman, before age 60. HIV in Shanghai Talk with your health care team about HIV screening in Shanghai ...
- 30. Women Health - Health Screenings in Shanghai
- (Health Check-ups Shanghai)
- ... them. HIV in Shanghai Talk with your health care team about HIV screening if any of these apply to you: You have had unprotected sex with multiple partners. You have injected drugs. You exchange ...
- 31. Yeast infection (vaginal)
- (Yeast infection (vaginal) )
- ... who are immunocompromised — such as by corticosteroid therapy or by HIV infection — yeast infections are more likely to occur. Being sexually active. Although yeast infections aren't considered ...
- 32. Vaginitis
- (Vaginitis)
- ... and trichomoniasis have been associated with premature deliveries and low birth weight babies. Women with trichomoniasis or bacterial vaginosis are also at a greater risk of acquiring HIV and other sexually ...
- 33. Shingles
- (Shingles)
- ... half the people who live to the age of 85 will experience shingles at some point in their lives. Diseases. Diseases that weaken your immune system, such as HIV/AIDS and cancer, can increase your ...
- 34. Medical Services
- (sinoaid)
- Sexual Health Center Pediatrics Dentistry Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Health Check-ups First Aid and CPR Training Membership Program ...
- 35. Sex and sexuality
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... have to worry about pregnancy with oral sex, but you do have to worry about infections like herpes, gonorrhea, HIV (the virus that causes AIDS), and HPV (human papillomavirus -- the virus that can cause ...
- 36. Teaching Teens To Use Condoms Faithfully
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... them their lives. They need to inform any and all sexual partners that no condom means no sex—no excuses, no exceptions. “Teenagers still believe they can ‘tell’ who has HIV and who doesn’t,” observes ...
- 37. Preventing Unplanned Parenthood
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... they can look at a partner and “tell” if he has a disease, but you can explain that even if someone says he’s been “tested,” he may still have HIV, genital warts, or herpes. People carry and transmit all ...
- 38. Making Healthy Decisions About Sex
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... like herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, syphilis, or HIV (the virus that causes AIDS). One type of disease, called human papillomavirus (HPV), may cause cancer. You may feel sad or angry if you ...
- 39. Sexual activity
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... But if you choose to have sex, make sure you know the risks and how to stay safe. Always use a condom. HIV, AIDS, and many other diseases are spread during anal, vaginal, or oral intercourse. Gay males ...
- 40. Educating Your Teen About Birth Control
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... assert that if youngsters learn about birth control, they’ll soon want to put this knowledge to practical use. Studies indicate otherwise. The division of HIV/AIDS prevention at the U.S. Centers for ...