Some facts about HIV/AIDS
There can be few who do not understand that AIDS is a life-threatening condition caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). The effect of HIV is that it interferes with your body’s ability to fight off viruses, bacteria and fungi that cause disease. You will become more susceptible to certain kinds of cancer and to others that your body would normally resist without difficulty, these include pneumonia and meningitis. The infection is known as HIV, acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)” is the name given to the later stages of an HIV infection.
Current estimates suggest that nearly 40 million people worldwide are suffering the virus and although in many countries the spread of the virus has slowed, in others it has escalated or remained unchanged. Education about the disease and how it is spread are though to be the best way to tackle the problem and regular testing of those who are at risk or sexually active with multiple partners is wise. Testing centres in London and the other major cities is a simple and completely confidential service that is readily available to all.
Chlamydia is a common STD
When you are young and we have all been there, you are convinced that “it can never happen to me”, we have all thought or said that haven’t we? The same can be said of the sexually active young people, many with more than one partner, they possibly think that they will not get an STD. What is a fact is that Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United Kingdom, it often shows no symptoms and so many may not know they have got it.
Any person that is sexually active, particularly those under 25 years of age, should understand the risks of having Chlamydia. Getting tested to put your mind at rest is the best way forward and testing clinics are sited throughout London and other major cities, the test is quick and simple and they are carried out in complete confidence, anonymously if it makes you feel easier, once the infection has been diagnosed, it is treatable.
Influenza and Relenza
The influenza season is not over; it never is although it is more prevalent in the winter period. If you are at risk of the ‘flu and have not had the flu jab you should be aware that you are at a greater risk that those that have. Many people have genuine concerns about injections and although these could be unfounded they are none the less genuine concerns.
If you fall into this group you should consider having medication in your bathroom cabinet that will help if you are unfortunate enough to catch the virus. Relenza is now available to help in warding off and preventing the spread of the infection throughout your body. Relenza actually treats the flu at its source by attacking the virus that causes the flu, rather than masking symptoms until the virus subsides. Without a lab test it is not possible to say for certain that you have ‘flu, but the general symptoms include onset of fever and chills, cough, muscle pain, headache, fatigue and weakness. Relenza is a powder that is inhaled twice daily for a five day treatment period.
Why have STD tests?
What should be understood is that many STD’s can not show any symptoms for long periods of time and sadly there are numbers of people who have no idea that they have an infection. If left undetected STD’s can cause serious additional medical risks in both males and females and this is why you should visit one of the STD testing clinics in London or other major cities.
If left untreated STD’s such as Chlamydia and Gonorrhoea can cause infertility in both men and women. Women can suffer the risk of a miscarriage and possible premature birth if pregnant and infected. The risk of cancer certainly increases in both men and women, men that have had a history of Gonorrhoea are at increases risk of developing prostate cancer too. You will be advised if you are diagnosed with an STD to have a full screening as there is a stronger chance of other STD’s. If a woman is pregnant, STD’s should not be underestimated as they can be passed on to the child with the possibility of adverse health conditions such as severe neurological damage, blindness and even death.
Low sexual desire in women
If you are suffering low sexual desire you are not on your own as it is something that happens and it may not be a passing phase in post surgical menopausal women whose bodies have undergone significant changes following the surgical procedure that could have involved the removal of two ovaries. These are responsible for the source of oestrogen and testosterone both of which are vital to women enjoying normal sexual relations.
Medication is now available to overcome this problem and Proctor & Gamble have developed Intrinsa a simple patch, similar to one used for helping to stop smoking, which delivers the correct dosage for the treatment of lack of sexual desire.
A measured dose is delivered on a time release basis in women up to the age of 60 who suffer from low sexual desire that may be causing distress. Intrinsa is available to buy online and women can increase their sexual desire through this simple remedy.