... hormones. This disrupts hormone patterns needed for pregnancy. EC disturbs the ovaries and the development of the uterine lining, making pregnancy less likely. EC is used within 72 hours (3 days) after intercourse. It is most effective within the first 24 hours. Emergency Contraception reduces the risk of pregnancy by 75%. EC does not protect against reproductive tract infections, including HIV/AIDS. The ... first dose of EC is taken within 72 hours of unprotected intercourse. The second dose is taken 12 hours later. EC may be taken after 72 hours, but its effectiveness is much lower. P...

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... anybody that had contact (see: modes of transmission) with the person. Chlamydia Etiology-- Chlamydia trachomatis Type of organism--Bacteria Specific symptoms-- Abnormal genital discharge or pain during urination, which appear within 1 to 3 weeks after exposure. In women, Chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease and thus potential infertility, inflamed rectum, and inflammation of the lining of the eye. Half of infected ... aware of their infection. However, if signs and symptoms occur during the first episode, they can be quite pronounced. The first episode usually occurs within ...

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... , thicken cervical mucus to keep sperm from joining egg and prevents fertilized egg from implanting in uterus for about three months. Another type of chemical birth control are spermicidal jelly, cream or foam. Spermicides can be used without medical supervision, and must be used with each act of intercourse. These have no side affects but must be used exactly according to ... birth control method. Millions of women around the world have used emergency contraceptives safely and effectively. Emergency contraceptive pills are taken in two doses. The first dose should be taken within 72 hou...

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... oral sex. Though some cases may be asymptomatic, which means that they show no symptoms of the disease. But when symptoms do appear, they are often mild and usually appear within 2-10 days after exposure. The symptoms include discharge from the penis, vagina, or rectum and burning or itching during urination. Infection can be cured with antibiotics. However, it cannot undo ... warts on the genital, and pubic area. Like warts elsewhere on the body, they"re caused by a virus. The warts can be removed using laser therapy, various medicines, or a genital cream, which penetrates the warts. O...

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... . Trichomonas vaginalis can be transmitted through sexual intercourse or by contact with contaminated objects such as damp towels and toilet seats that may contain vaginal discharge Diagnosis/Treatment. A white or cream-colored discharge signals this infection as well as vaginal itching and vulvar swelling and can be treated by several prescription and over the counter drugs. Trichomonas vaginalis is signaled by ... with two reverse transcriptase inhibitors. The protease inhibitor blocks the action of the enzyme that the virus needs to uncouple polypeptides into smaller fragments for the...

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