Oral Gonorrhea vs Strep Throat: Symptoms, Treatments, and More
Are you suffering from a sore throat right now? If so, you might automatically assume that your throat pain could be tied to strep throat. But strep throat isn't the only condition that can cause you to have to deal with a sore throat. There is also a chance you could have a condition like oral gonorrhea. It'll be important for you to get a proper diagnosis so that you can treat either oral...
Can Sex Make Your Period Come Late? Hormones 101
Most girls get their first period around the age of 12. It's not uncommon for girls to get them as young as 10 or as old as 15, however. In some cases, women can experience a delayed period, and they're often unsure of the cause. They might attribute it to period medication, birth control, or sex. So, can sex make your period come late? Let's explore what you should know. Can Sex Make Your ...
What Is Hirsutism?
When you're looking at yourself in the mirror as a woman, there's something you never want to see: thick, black hair on your jaw or upper lip. Unfortunately, some women live with this reality every day. They have a condition known as hirsutism. Hirsutism affects approximately 5-10% of the female population. It's an endocrine disorder, one of the most common, and results in women with male-pattern ...
Why Are My Ears Dry?
One of the hardest parts of figuring out why your ears are dry is that there are so many possible causes. However, ear eczema is one of the most common ways that people end up with dry ears. Experts estimate that more than 31 million people in the United States alone deal with eczema around the ears or another part of the body. If you have wondered, "Why are my ears dry?", there is a good chance ...
Treating Jock Itch: What You Need to Know
Conditions like jock itch are much more common than most people realize. Around the world, somewhere between 20% and 25% of people deal with jock itch and similar conditions caused by cutaneous mycoses. In the United States alone, there of been almost 30 million reports of similar fungal infections. Because jock itch is so common, the bad news is that there is a significant chance that you will...
The Different Treatment Options for SI Joint Pain
It's tricky to estimate the true number of people that suffer from SI joint pain. Your sacroiliac joint is what connects your hip bones to the sacrum, which is the triangular bone between your tailbone and lumbar spine. Studies indicated that as much as 15% of all lower back pain has its source in the SI joint. This type of joint pain is common in those that suffer from arthritis, but it can als...
What Are the Signs of Being Pre-Diabetic?
Research shows that over 250,000 people in New Zealand have been diagnosed with diabetes. This included mostly type 2 diabetes diagnoses as they seem to be more common. If you suspect that you have diabetes, you need to know the signs of being prediabetic. This is very important since you need to catch diabetes quickly. The faster you catch the symptoms of pre-diabetes, the sooner you can get tr...
The Early Symptoms of Athlete’s Foot
About 14% of the US population has a membership at a gym. This means they work out at a place where others work out and walk around. It also means they shower and dress in these gyms, too. While most gyms will want to tout their cleanliness, the reality is that Athlete's Foot is a breeding ground when many people walk in the same areas. There are many other ways you can find yourself with a...
Do Period Delay Tablets Work?
Did you know that American women are more likely to have period sex than women from China? Let's get real, ladies; there are things in this world that you can do and things you can't do when you're on your period. However, every month (sometimes like clockwork, sometimes not), your period hits, and more often than not, it's at a very inconvenient time. Maybe you have an important event coming up ...
Good Night: Insomnia Treatments That Really Work
Studies have suggested that up to one-third of adults suffer from insomnia symptoms on a global level. They've also shown that about 10% of adults all across the world have been diagnosed with insomnia disorder. Insomnia is one of the worst sleep disorders around because it can take a serious toll on a person's physical and mental health. It can make it almost impossible for them to lead a norm...