by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Conditions, Q&A
What Is Syphilis? Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease caused by small spiral-shaped bacteria called Treponema pallidum. Syphilis once caused devastating epidemics, but it can now be easily diagnosed by a blood test and effectively treated with antibiotics....
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Conditions, Q&A
What Is Genital Herpes? Genital herpes is a contagious viral infection that is most often acquired through sexual contact. The viruses that cause genital herpes are related to the group of viruses that include chicken pox and mononucleosis. Herpes Simplex Virus 1...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Conditions, Q&A
What Is Gonorrhea? Gonorrhea is a curable sexually transmitted disease caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhea. Gonorrhea is spread through sexual intercourse, whether it is vaginal, oral or anal. Gonorrhea can also be passed to a newborn during delivery....
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Conditions, Q&A
What Is Chlamydia? Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the US, affecting 3-5 million women and men a year. It has been referred to as a “silent epidemic” because the infection has no symptoms in 2/3 of all infected women...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Conditions, Q&A
HIV and AIDS are the most feared of all the sexually transmitted diseases and generally the first to come to mind. The other STDs are more prevalent, though. In order to prevent any STD it is important to know how they are spread, the common symptoms and how they are...
by Mt. Auburn OB/Gyn | May 13, 2016 | Conditions, Q&A
Polycystic ovarian syndrome, also known as PCOS, is the most common hormonal disorder in women of reproductive age. Affecting up to 10% of the population PCOS is one of the leading causes of female infertility and is associated with long-term health risks of heart...
