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Everything You Need to Know About Gonorrhea 

Gonorrhea is a type of sexually transmitted disease, often referred to as “the clap”. It is known to affect thousands of women and men in the United States annually. The condition can be treated easily, but it could often result in serious complications that could also turn out to be permanent. When gonorrhea affects women, it might develop the pelvic inflammatory disease because of the damage caused to the fallopian tubes and uterus. Permanent damage resulting from the disease would be infertility. Men might suffer from epididymitis (inflammation of the sperm carrying tube) along with impotence. Symptoms  Even if the infection is active, you may not experience visible symptoms in the beginning. They might start appearing in 1-14 days after the body has been exposed to the infection. The symptoms are different for men and women. It is essential to visit a  medical office  if you suspect that you might have gonorrhea. The symptoms observed in men include – Painful, warm, s

Learn the Connection between Hormone Replacement Therapy and Menopause

Menopause is the time when a woman stops menstruating. It is when the body stops ovulating, which is the release of a mature egg every month. Because of this reason, the ovaries do not produce estrogen any longer.  Menopause is a natural event that is known to be the end of women’s reproductive years, very similar to when the first menstrual period begins during puberty. Many women, not all, might experience many uncomfortable symptoms as a result of menopause. Some of them include vaginal dryness, sleep disturbance, night sweats, hot flushes, and so on. Physical changes, along with these symptoms, can be managed using many ways, which would include increased exercise and healthier eating. Some also opt for hormone replacement therapy (HRT).  HRT – Meaning   Hormone therapy is a procedure where the body is introduced to medication that has hormones that the body stops producing after reaching menopause.  By taking HRT, you will be able to curb debilitating diseases like hear