Sexual Health

Emergency Contraception

This kind of contraception is also called “the morning after pill”

Vaginal Yeast Infection

Vaginal thrush or a vaginal yeast infection (also referred to as candidiasis)

If you’ve noticed skin growths of different shapes and sizes on your genitals, groin or anal area, these may well be genital warts. This is a common condition spread through sexual contact. Fortunately, there are good options available related to treatment for genital warts.

HIV and Tuberculosis (TB)

People living with HIV are currently at the highest risk of both contracting and dying of TB.

HIV medicines in children

Over 1.8 million children worldwide are infected with HIV, but only just over half of these children receive treatment.1a,b Unfortunately, it is difficult for children to take multiple medicines every-day.2a However, children living with HIV can now benefit from newer, easy-to-take, child-friendly formulations of medication that have been developed.3a Learn all about these improvements here.

HIV Treatment

Because of antiretrovirals, HIV infection has transformed from an almost uniformly fatal infection into a manageable chronic condition!

What is HIV?

HIV human immunodeficiency virus HIV destroys the ability of the body’s immune cells to function and so over time, people gradually become immunodeficient (unable to fight off infection).1d

HIV Treatment in Children

While significant progress has been made in preventing HIV infections in children,1a HIV remains a significant contributor to under-five deaths in South Africa.2a

Preventing HIV

Stop the Spread. Since ‘the early days’ of AIDS in the 1980s, researchers have worked to find new ways to prevent HIV around the world.1a Learn here about ways to prevent the spread of HIV.

HIV Contraception

Integration of HIV treatment services and family planning is of paramount importance. Women living with HIV should have access to comprehensive information to assist them in making an informed, voluntary choice of a contraceptive method.1a,b

All about ARVs

There are different regimes for treating confirmed HIV patients and prevention of those who have been exposed to HIV positive fluids, or have a high risk of being exposed, PMTCT

HIV and Hepatitis B

Hepatitis B, a potentially life-threatening viral liver infection, is a major global health problem. Viral hepatitis is increasingly becoming a cause of illness and death among people living with HIV.1,2

HIV and STIs

More than 1 million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are contracted every day all over the world. STIs can increase the risk of getting HIV by 3 times or more

Vaginal Thrush

The medical name for vaginal thrush is ‘vaginal candidiasis’.2 Vaginal thrush is an infection caused by the yeast Candida.2 Candida yeast is a normal resident of the mouth, digestive tract, and vagina and it usually causes no harm.2 Under certain conditions, however, Candida can overgrow and cause thrush.2

Vaginal Dryness

A change that comes with menopause1 As women age, they will experience changes to their vagina and urinary system that are largely due to decreasing levels of the hormone, oestrogen.1 This can lead to vaginal discomfort, and problems with recurrent bladder infections and sexual intercourse:1,2

Thrush

Vaginal thrush, medically called vulvovaginal candidiasis, is a common yeast infection caused by an overgrowth of a fungus called Candida albicans.

PCOS – Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome

DO YOU SUFFER FROM… INSULIN RESISTANCE OBESITY HAIR LOSS ACNE UNWANTED HAIR GROWTH IRREGULAR PERIODS REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH PROBLEMS YOU MAY HAVE PCOS

Sterilisation is a permanent method for women who have completed their families or do not want any children. Vasectomy is a permanent method for men who have completed their families or do not want any children. It is a quick and easy procedure with no effect on sexual function or performance. If all of the […]

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