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Sexual Health
Learn about sexual health
Sexual health can be hard to talk about at any age. But knowing the types of common problems that can occur and what you can do to treat them might make talking about this sensitive subject a little easier.
Women's sexual health issues are often related to menstrual cycles, sex, infection, birth control methods, aging, medicines, or changes after pregnancy. Men's sexual health issues can range from erection problems to sexually transmitted infections to genital injuries. No matter what the problem, our topics can help you learn more about sexual health and what you can do to maintain it.
To get started, explore these topics:
Female Genital Problems and Injuries
Male Genital Problems and Injuries
Sexually Transmitted Infections
Sexuality and Physical Changes With Aging
Birth Control
STI Testing: Should I Get Tested For a Sexually Transmitted Infection?
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Abortion
Adenomyosis
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Arrhythmias and Sexual Activity
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Birth Control Hormones: The Implant
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Birth Control Hormones: The Patch
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Birth Control Hormones: The Shot
Birth Control Pills: Missed or Skipped Periods
Birth Control: How to Use a Diaphragm
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Birth Control: Myths About Sex and Pregnancy
Birth Control: Pros and Cons of Hormonal Methods
Body Image After Cancer Treatment
Breastfeeding as Birth Control
Cervical Cap for Birth Control
Chlamydia
Common Questions About Sexual Orientation
Congenital Syphilis
Contraceptive Sponge for Birth Control
COPD and Sex
Cryotherapy for Genital Warts
Diaphragm for Birth Control
Effectiveness Rate of Birth Control Methods
Electrocautery for Genital Warts
Erection Problems (Erectile Dysfunction)
Erection Problems: Relationships and Life Events Matter
Fallopian Tube Procedures for Infertility
Family Life Cycle
Female Condoms
Female Genital Problems and Injuries
Female Sexual Problems
Fitz-Hugh-Curtis Syndrome
Gender Dysphoria
Gender Identity Issues: Getting Support
Genital Herpes
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Getting Pregnant After Stopping Birth Control
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Heart Failure and Sexual Activity
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Loop Electrosurgical Excision Procedure (LEEP) for Genital Warts
Low Back Pain and Sex
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Medical and Nonmedical Options for Gender Affirmation
Menopause and Perimenopause
Military Sexual Trauma
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Sexually Transmitted Infections: How a Male Genital Exam Is Done
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Symptoms in Women
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Symptoms of Pelvic Infection
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Testosterone
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Tubal Ligation Reversal
Tubal Ligation Surgery
Vacuum Devices for Erection Problems
Vaginal Rashes and Sores
Vaginal Yeast Infections
Varicocele Repair Surgery
Vasectomy
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Ways HIV Cannot Be Spread
What to Do About Missed or Skipped Birth Control Pills
Your Teen's Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
Medical Tests
Bacterial Vaginosis Tests
Biopsy of Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus)
Chlamydia Tests
Fertility Awareness
Gonorrhea Test
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Make a Wise Decision
Erection Problems: Should I Take Medicine?
Erection Problems: Should I Try Inserted or Injected Medicines?
HPV: Should I Get the Vaccine?
STI Testing: Should I Get Tested for a Sexually Transmitted Infection?
Current as of: October 6, 2021
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Adam Husney MD - Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica MD - Family Medicine
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