Archive for the ‘Sexual Health’ Category
Whether you chose not to use a condom or if the condom burst midway during sex, your chances of contracting a sexually transmitted disease (STD), HIV or falling pregnant is high. This is a cause of much stress for both teens and adults alike and if you want to avoid this experience then always use a condom and remember that two condoms are better than one.
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The size of the flaccid penis (a penis without an erection) varies among men and there is no minimum size. Many factors, like cold, can affect the size of a flaccid penis and some men have a naturally smaller penis. A smaller penis does not affect the ability to perform sexually.
During sexual arousal, the penis will enlarge as blood fills the area and should become fully erect. Some men experience an incomplete or weak erection and this may affect sexual intercourse. Another problem is a partial erection which is quickly lost and the penis returns to a flaccid state. These problems are known as erectile dysfunction or commonly referred to as impotence, and requires medical investigation and treatment.
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The signs and symptoms of pregnancy are not always specific and can be associated with other medical conditions. If you suspect that you are pregnant, then you should consider a pregnancy test to confirm your state.
When a sperm cell fertilises an egg cell (ovum), an embryo begins to develop. This will then implant on the wall of the uterus and you are now pregnant. If there is no complications or intervention, the embryo should grow and develop into a foetus.
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Missing a period is not as unusual as you may think and slight changes in your life can upset your cycle. In most cases, if you have missed a period and you are sexually active, you should immediately have a pregnancy test. However if the results are negative and you are still concerned about the absent menses, there may be other points to consider.
The menstrual cycle is approximately 28 days although in some women, it can be as short as 22 days or as long as 35 days. This is calculated from the first day of one period to the first day of the next period. Women with a cycle shorter or longer than these time may have issues with fertility. Refer to the causes of female infertility for more information.
The two most noticeable events during the menstrual cycle is ovulation and menstruation. Ovulation is the time when the ovary releases the egg cell (ovum). Menstruation is when you are having your period. Here the body ejects the inner lining of the uterus, known as the endometrium.
The entire menstrual cycle is coordinated by changing hormone levels.
If you are having difficulty conceiving after one year of unprotected sex, without the use of any oontraceptives, then your doctor may conduct various fertility tests to identify the possible causes of infertility, both in the male and female partner. Based on these findings, appropriate fertility treatments or procedures may be considered. Before conducting any tests to identify specific aspects of infertility, it is important to exclude the presence of other diseases or medical conditions. If the body is not in a healthy state, there is a good chance that reproductive health will be affected.
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