After LEEP, narrowing of the cervix (cervical stenosis) may occur, which can cause infertility. – WebMD (1) Besides pain from the LEEP procedure itself, WebMD lists the following potential side effects to the LEEP procedure: fever, bleeding that lasts for more Read More …
Any woman with an intact cervix who is sexually active – gay or straight – should have regular cervical screening. – Gaystarnews.com (1) Many lesbian and bisexual women risk their lives unnecessarily. They are not often tested for HPV, the virus Read More …
HPV can be “transmitted from fingers, saliva, genitalia. Any kind of intimate physical contact….” – New York Daily News It is well-known that HPV causes cervical cancer in women. However, many do not know that HPV can also cause head and Read More …
Stress weakens the immune system, which can cause the herpes virus to become active in infected individuals. – European Journal of Immunology Long term stress damages the immune system.(1)(2) As Dr. Idan Harpaz writes, “It has been well established that Read More …
1 in 3 uncircumcised men are at higher risk of HPV infection. – International Journal of STDs and AIDS (1) Uncircumcised men get HPV more than other men. According to Dr. OZ’s website, it is “due to the fact that the Read More …
HSV reactivation might cause structural and functional changes in the brain, which could lead to Alzheimer’s Disease (AD). – The Journal Biochemical and Biophysical Research Communications (1) Activation of the oral herpes virus over an extended period of time might lead Read More …
Severe herpes outbreaks may occur after dental procedures. – The journal Clinical Oral Investigations (1) Dental work, such as having a molar tooth removed, increases the risk of having a severe oral herpes outbreak. Oral herpes outbreaks include fever blisters and Read More …
“Genital warts must be treated by a doctor!” – Medline (1) Some people may wonder whether it is OK to cut off genital warts themselves, or whether they must see a doctor to have the growths removed. In the open Read More …
The most frequent barrier to going to the doctor to get screened for STD’s like herpes or HPV is embarrassment. – Women’s Health Issues (1) Many men and women won’t go to the doctor even when they’re worried they might have Read More …
Genital herpes in the mother is associated with increased risk of brain tumors in babies. – Cancer Epidemiology (1) Many mothers with genital herpes are concerned that their infection could harm their babies. They are right to be concerned. Studies Read More …