Sexual Health
Sexual health is important to to older Australians, who can be just as sexually active as younger people and need to make sure they are protected against HIV / AIDS and other sexually transmissible infections (STIs).
Some type of conditions of the sexual organs are less dangerous, but still quite bothersome.
Whatever the symptoms, they should always be checked out by a doctor to diagnose the health condition, usually through a vaginal swab (but a blood test can also be used if necessary).
The following topics relate to senior's sexual health
- Abstinence
- Alllergic vaginitis
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Candidiasis (thrush)
- Chlamydia
- Contraception
- Delayed (or retarded) ejaculation
- Erectile dysfunction
- Genital herpes
- Genital warts
- Gonorrhoea
- Hepatitis
- HIV / AIDS
- Libido
- Menopause
- Menstrual cycle
- Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
- Pregnancy
- Prostate
- Prostate cancer
- Pubic lice
- Safe sex
- Sexually transmissible infections
- Syphillis
- Testicular cancer
- Trichomoniasis
- Vaginal swab
- Vaginitis
- Viagra
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NOTE: Mega doses of vitamins, minerals, amino acids, or other supplements cannot cure illnesses and in fact can be very dangerous and produce toxic side effects and interfere with medicine you are taking. Always ensure you consult your doctor before taking any type of nutrient supplement.
Disclaimer: This guide is not intended to be used for diagnostic or prescriptive purposes. For any treatment or diagnosis of illness, please see your doctor.
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