Male infertility is a complex and often overlooked issue with profound implications for couples striving to conceive. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), infertility affects over ten million individuals of reproductive age worldwide, with male factors contributing significantly to the overall prevalence. Recent data indicate that approximately 40% of infertility cases are linked solely …
A new surveillance report found that bacteria causing the sexually transmitted disease (STD) have increased in drug resistance. ADVERTISEMENT Health authorities in Europe warned of an increase in drug resistance for gonorrhoea that could limit treatment options for the infection. Gonorrhoea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by bacteria and often has no symptoms. …
HIV, viral hepatitis epidemics and STIs continue to pose public health challenges. A new report by the World Health Organisation (WHO) is raising alarms. Millions of people worldwide are dying each year (around 2.5 million) from diseases like HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections (STIs). One particular STI, syphilis, is spreading rapidly. New cases …
“This surge is staggering”, says Andrea Ammon. (Representational) Stockholm: The European Union’s health agency said Thursday there was a “troubling” surge in cases of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) across Europe, which could be just “the tip of the iceberg”. In 2022, gonorrhoea cases rose by 48 percent, with 70,881 reported around the EU and EEA …
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) have become a significant concern for public health. Shockingly, 20% of women suffer from infertility due to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). These diseases are typically transmitted through sexual contact. PID leads to scarring and damage of the reproductive organs, including the cervix, vagina, ovaries, fallopian tubes, and uterus. If left untreated, …