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, […]
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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 […]
Hypertension
What is Hypertension? Hypertension means high blood pressure. Blood pressure describes the force of the blood travelling around the body pushing against the walls of the transport tubes called blood vessels. Science has identified a healthy range for this force. When the force is above this range it is high = hypertension. When the force […]