Human papillomavirus Vaccine (HPVv)

Human papillomavirus Vaccine (HPVv)

Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes the following diseases: “head and neck” cancers [i.e.mouth, nose, throat, larynx, sinus, salivary glands] cancer of the cervix, vagina, vulva cancer of the penis cancer of the anus genital warts These cancers are life-threatening. If not identified early, these malignant cancers will lead to premature death. While genital warts are treatable, […]

What is an Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Device?

What is an Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Device?

Intra-Uterine Contraceptive Devices (IUCD/IUD) are small (<4cm), ‘T-shaped’, flexible, plastic items. These can be inserted into a woman’s uterus via the vagina for pregnancy prevention. IUCD are one type of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC). IUD do not protect against Human Immunocompromised Virus (HIV) or sexually transmitted infection (STI). INSERTION PROCESS The procedure is readily performed […]