When a person is diagnosed with HIV, it can feel incredibly devastating. While HIV is no longer a “death sentence” as it was in the past, being told you have an incurable disease can take a toll on your mental health, and greatly affect how you live your everyday life. The foremost source of support
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is one of the scariest sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) to contract, as there is no cure, and patients with the virus in their bodies need to be on medication for life in order to delay the onset of AIDS. As such, it is absolutely vital that anyone who engages in
Read moreGonorrhea is the second most common Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) in Singapore. If left untreated, gonorrhea can cause complications including a higher risk of HIV infections, and infertility in men. It can be hard to discover you have gonorrhea if you do not go for STD testing at a clinic in Singapore, as some gonorrhea
Read moreHIV, or the Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a virus that attacks and impairs the immune system of the infected party, which could ultimately lead to a lethal breakdown of the body’s immune system. This virus is a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD), which means it is mainly transmitted through sexual contact with other infected parties. As
Read moreThe Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) was first discovered in 1981 in the United States. Since the original discovery, doctors and scientists have been constantly researching to understand the virus and come up with possible treatments for patients who have been infected with HIV. While HIV is still a prevalent Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) today, advancements
Read moreGenital herpes is a very common Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) that affects over 20% of the general population. It is an incurable disease. An individual who has genital herpes can develop painful genital sores, but may not develop any symptoms otherwise. One of the only ways to ascertain if you have the infection is to
Read moreOn the surface, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) can all seem the same: After sexual activity with an infected partner, it passes into our bodies and it begins harming our bodies even as we head down to the nearest STD clinic to get tested and receive treatment. This view isn’t entirely misguided. However, it does overlook
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are diseases that can be contracted when you have sexual contact with another infected party. Due to the nature of these diseases, people who have sex with more partners are more likely to contract an STD, especially if they are unaware of the measures they can take to prevent STDs.
Read moreThere are many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) making the rounds all across the world: in richer countries, less developed countries and even here in Singapore. Each STD brings its own set of dangers to our health and requires different treatment methods. However, many STDs share similar symptoms with one another, making the task of identifying
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), is a category of infections or viruses spread through intimate contact or sexual activity. A common trend with many STDs is that many are asymptomatic, there are little to no signs of an infection but it can still be unknowingly passed on to others.
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