Sexual health

Sexual health

Enjoying emotional, physical, and social well-being in regard to one’s sexuality, including free and responsible sexual expression that enriches one’s personal and social life and fulfills one’s sexual rights. Disorders in sexual health can impact a person’s physical and emotional health, as well as his or her relationships and self-image.

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Fibroids

Health care; Sexual health

Nodules of smooth muscle cells and fibrous connective tissue that develop within the wall of the uterus (womb). Medically, they are called uterine leiomyomata (singular: leiomyoma).

Colostrum

Health care; Sexual health

Milk a woman produces for a few days right after childbirth. It is low in fat but high in cells that help her infant fight infection.

Inevitable miscarriage

Health care; Sexual health

Miscarriage that is certain to happen because of bleeding and an open cervix.

Menorrhagia

Health care; Sexual health

Menstrual bleeding that is heavier or longer lasting than usual.

Morning sickness

Health care; Sexual health

Nausea and vomiting when they are symptoms of pregnancy.

Child abuse

Health care; Sexual health

Mistreatment of a child, physically, emotionally, and/or sexually.

Chest reconstruction surgery

Health care; Sexual health

Surgical reconstruction to create a more female- or more male-appearing chest. Sometimes also referred to as "top surgery. " Chest surgery is the most common surgical procedure sought by FTMs. For ...