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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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Sexual health

Molluscum contagiosum

Health care; Sexual health

A virus that can be sexually transmitted, causing small, pinkish-white, waxy, round, polyp-like growths in the genital area or on the thighs.

Atrophic vaginitis

Health care; Sexual health

A vaginal irritation without a discharge caused by lowered levels of oestrogen due to * breastfeeding * induced menopause * natural menopause .

Colposcope

Health care; Sexual health

A viewing instrument with a bright light and magnifying lens that is used to examine the vagina and cervix. (Colposcopes are not inserted into a woman's body. )

Gynecomastia

Health care; Sexual health

A usually temporary condition during puberty in which the breasts of boys become larger and appear more feminine.

Triphasic combination pill

Health care; Sexual health

An oral contraceptive with varying doses of oestrogen and progestin during a 28-day cycle.

Chronic hepatitis

Health care; Sexual health

An ongoing infection of the liver that can lead to cirrhosis, a hardening of the liver that causes liver tissue to scar and stop working.

Clinical trial

Health care; Sexual health

An organised research programme conducted with patients to evaluate a new medical treatment, drug or device.

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