Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are generally spread through sexual contact. The organisms (bacteria, viruses, or parasites) that cause sexually transmitted infections may pass from one person to another in blood, semen, or vaginal and other bodily fluids. Sometimes these infections can be acquired nonsexually, such as from mother to infant during pregnancy or childbirth, or […]
Family planning matters in the lives of couples, whether married or living together. Family planning involves preventing unplanned pregnancies, and giving ample allowance in between pregnancies according to the couple’s desire. A birth spacing gap of six months to one year is considered as a close interval. While a gap of five years or more […]
Human papillomavirus (HPV) has over 100 different types, but only a few of them cause genital warts, while other types can cause cervical cancer. HPV is among the most common STIs in the Philippines. There are people who are able to fight off the virus on their own, but there are some who will develop […]
Genital herpes are blisters and sores that developed from an infection caused by a virus. How Do You Get It Herpes can be passed through skin-to-skin contact with the infected areas, whether or not the person has visible sores or other symptoms. Once you contract herpes, the virus is always present in the body, and […]
HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, refers to the virus that causes AIDS (Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome). HIV affects the body’s white blood cells, which are responsible for fighting off infections. Because of this, it becomes difficult for the body to fend off illnesses. How Do You Get It HIV can be acquired from different sources. However, […]
Trichomoniasis (or “trich”) is a very common sexually transmitted infection (STI). It is caused by infection with a protozoan parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. It infects the vagina in women or the urethra in men. Trichomoniasis is one of the most common causes of vaginitis in women. Although symptoms of the disease vary, most people who […]
Syphilis or “syph” is a common sexually transmitted bacterial infection (STI). Syphilis is easily cured with antibiotics, but it can cause permanent damage if you don’t get treated. It usually starts by causing painless sores or rashes on the skin, but over time it can become much more serious. How do you get syphilis? Syphilis […]
Hepatitis B is caused by a virus that infects the liver. Based on the estimates of WHO (World Health Organization) in 2016, there are around 8.5 Million Filipinos chronically infected with the hepatitis B virus. How Do You Get It Hepatitis B is highly contagious, and there are quite a lot of ways how you […]
A certain type of bacteria causes gonorrhea, and primarily infects the penis or vagina, but the rectum, throat, or eyes can also get infected. How Do You Get It The bacteria that causes gonorrhea thrives in moist parts of the body such as the vagina, penis, eyes, throat, and rectum. You can contract gonorrhea by […]
What is it? Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection. It is caused by a bacteria called chlamydia trachomatis. It can infect both men and women. In women, it usually affects the cervix, while it may infect the urethra in both men and women. It can also infect the rectum, throat, or eyes. How do […]
