Signs of STD

Long-term exposure to antidepressant drugs (ADs) may increase risk of epilepsy, according to study findings published recently in Epilepsy & Behavior . Use of ADs have been steadily increasing in recent years, with findings from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (2015-2018) indicating that 13.2% of US adults aged 18 years or older reported use in the past 30 days. Although these drugs have proven generally well tolerated with side effects generally mild and occuring within a week of treatment, studies have demonstrated considerable adverse events, such as metabolic syndrome, sexual dysfunction, and a possible increased risk of epilepsy. For instance, researchers noted that findings of a nested case-control study of 151,005 patients with depression using selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors or selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitors were 2 times more likely to develop first-time seizures compared with non-use, while current use of low-dose tricyclic an...

Latest Sexual Health News By Kirstie Ganobsik HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Feb. 23, 2023 (HealthDay News) Confused about emergency contraception? The experts have you covered. Here's a breakdown of what emergency contraception is, the different types that are available, the side effects you may experience, and how emergency contraception works. Plus, you'll find out where you can get emergency contraception. What is emergency contraception? Emergency contraception is a way to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse, according to the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG). It must be used before a pregnancy occurs. Planned Parenthood states that emergency contraception is not the abortion pill, which is a way to end an early pregnancy. "When used correctly, emergency contraception works well to prevent pregnancy after unpr...

The rate of syphilis cases has significantly increased in recent years, leading the Cleveland Clinic Ob/Gyn & Women's Health Institute to reexamine testing strategies. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has reported a 171.9% increase in the syphilis infection rate in female patients aged 15 to 44 years, which has caused congenital syphilis cases to rise 291.1%. This increases the risks of low birth weight, hydrops fetalis, cardiac and neurological defects, stillbirth, and preterm birth in infants. Cleveland Clinic is located in Northeast Ohio, where the number of syphilis infection cases per 100,000 people has risen from 26.4 in 2014 to 41.7. From 2016 to 2021, the rate of congenital syphilis rose by 82%. Noting the alarming trend in rising rates of syphilis cases, Cleveland Clinic and the Center for Pediatric Infectious diseases conducted a retrospective study of women who received perinatal care between 2014 and 2021 at facilities within the health system. In ...

Fosamax (alendronate) is a brand-name prescription medication. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it to: Fosamax comes as an oral tablet. It belongs to a class of drugs called bisphosphonates. Fosamax is also available in a generic form called alendronate. If Fosamax works for you, your doctor will likely recommend that you take it long-term. * Sex and gender exist on spectrums. Use of the terms "males" and "females" in this article refers to sex assigned at birth. Dosage summary The following chart summarizes Fosamax's dosage. Your doctor will determine the dosage that's best for you. It's important to note that the brand-name version of Fosamax is only available in a tablet that contains 70 mg of alendronate (the active drug in Fosamax). However, to treat males* with osteoporosis, osteoporosis caused by glucocorticoid use, or Paget's disease, the dose of Fosamax will be different. So, in these cases, the generic form of Fosamax, al...

Increases at the state level ranged from 18% to 369% between 2000 and 2020. Between 2019 and 2020, 10 states saw their rates climb. Since 2000, the number of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in the U.S. has skyrocketed. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) points to reductions in treatment, screenings and prevention before the coronavirus pandemic. And it says STD program staff shortages have exacerbated the problem. The latest ValuePenguin study analyzes data across five tracked STDs to show trends and patterns. The most common of the STDs we tracked, chlamydia, showed a dip during the first year of the pandemic. But preliminary 2021 data shows cases rising the following year. Depending on your health insurance , STD preventive services might be covered. And even those without insurance coverage have numerous options available for help with STD prevention, testing and treatment. On this page Key findings ...

Newark, New Castle, USA, Feb. 01, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The global " Critical Care Antiarrhythmic Drugs Market Size" is expected to rise with an impressive CAGR and generate the highest revenue by 2030. Growth Plus Reports in its latest report published this information. The report is titled Critical Care Antiarrhythmic Drugs Market Size, Share and Trends, 2030″. The report discusses research objectives, research scope, methodology, timeline and challenges during the entire forecast period. Download PDF Brochure of Critical Care Antiarrhythmic Drugs Market Size - COVID-19 Impact and Global Analysis with Strategic Developments at: https://www.growthplusreports.com/inquiry/request-sample/global-critical-care-antiarrhythmic-drugs-market/8078 Market Drivers The market for critical care antiarrhythmic drugs is primarily...

A change in urination- A female with a sexually transmitted infection can undergo pain while urinating, there is a need to pee more often, or urine might be accompanied by blood. Abnormal discharge from the vagina- Vaginal discharge of a female can appear differently regardless of the woman's health cycle. If a female observes a thick whitish discharge, it can be possibly due to a yeast infection. If one observes a green or yellowish discharge, it can indicate underlying symptoms of gonorrhea or trichomoniasis. An itchy vagina- Though itching is not directly associated with STI, there are a few causes responsible for sex-related vaginal itching: Genetic warts Public lice Allergic reaction to a latex condom Experiencing pain during sex- Pelvic pain can be a cause of alarm as it can be a sign of pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID usually depicts the primary or advanced stage of chlamydia or gonorrhea. Rashes- The prevalence of rashes or sores near the vagina or the mouth can ...