Syphilis is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STD) present in the Singapore population. If left untreated, syphilis can have serious complications, including nerve damage, blindness, and death. However, syphilis is very easy to cure if you can detect it early through a syphilis test in Singapore, as well as other STD tests
Read moreWhile anybody can contract an STD, the impact differs between individuals, let alone genders. Their incidence rate, signs, and symptoms can be different for men and women. Furthermore, the differences in a country’s socioeconomic situation, age groups, and anatomy all factor in the transmission of STDs. According to research, it is found that women are
Read moreWhen we talk about STDs, the first thing that comes to mind would be gonorrhoea, syphilis, chlamydia, or HIV. However, what determines chlamydia, a week-long battle and HIV, a lifelong condition? It has something to do with the cause of the STD. STDs can be categorised into parasitic, bacterial, or viral. Parasitic STDs include trichomoniasis,
Read moreResearch data globally has revealed a positive sign – the number of new cases infected with HIV has decreased gradually over the years. While that is indeed great news, the issue is still far from being addressed completely. Many demographics and population segments are still battling with disproportionately difference infection rates, especially in places that
Read moreEvery man desires to perform well in bed to satisfy their partner. Hence, it is not a surprise that when he fails to get hard, his primary concern is that he might be suffering from ED (erectile dysfunction). While ED is commonly found among older men, it is, however, becoming increasingly common among young men
Read moreErectile dysfunction, or ED as most commonly known, is the chronic inability to get and maintain an erection. It is quite a common sexual disorder in Singapore, affecting more than 50 per cent of men in their 30s. The severity and prevalence of ED only increase with age. Suffering from ED is most definitely a
Read moreHIV, till today, is still a virus that is unbeatable. While there are procedures, such as HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), that can significantly reduce your risk of contracting HIV, HIV is still not 100% curable. However, researchers have made a significant breakthrough in their HIV cure research, with the possibility to
Read moreEarlier this year, we have mentioned that STD rates are rising rapidly all over the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has been finding ways to take control of the situation and prevent it from spreading further. WHO has taken part in several conferences and conventions this year. One of which was the STI & HIV 2023
Read moreFor more than 30 years, despite HIV being impossible to beat, antiretroviral therapy (ART) has been known to be the most established and effective treatment for managing and suppressing HIV. During this year’s International AIDS Society Conference in July, the WHO has once again emphasised its importance and effectiveness in curbing the spread of the virus.
Read moreSince the first discovery of HIV in the 1980s, there have been many studies and research conducted on the viral infection. Yet despite the advancement in research and technology, there is still no cure for it. Even non-medical individuals who do not know much about HIV are aware that HIV is a permanent condition. Why
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