Page 2 - Medical articles of Genitourinary Medicine

A woman with her hand over her mouth in shock and with her eyes wide open.

By Dr Indrajith Karunaratne
19.01.21
Genitourinary Medicine

Here's what happens if syphilis is left untreated

Syphilis has begun to spread more widely in developed countries in recent years, putting many people's health at risk. Dr Indrajith Karunaratne explains the early and late-stage symptoms, as well as the consequences of untreated syphilis.

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By Dr Indrajith Karunaratne
07.10.20
Genitourinary Medicine

What is the best treatment for HIV?

While we still don't have a widespread drug that can cure the disease, there are a wide variety of effective treatments available for people with HIV, allowing them to live a long and healthy life with no risk of transmitting the virus to their partners. So, we spoke to Dr Indrajith Karunaratne, a leading consultant in genitourinary medicine to understand more about these treatments and what the general outlook is like now for people living with HIV.

By Dr Nneka Nwokolo
12.07.19
Genitourinary Medicine

Bacterial vaginosis: can it clear up alone?

Bacterial vaginosis is a very common vaginal infection that most people have never heard of. One of our top sexual health physicians Dr Nneka Nwokolo explains more about the infection, whether it clears up by itself and if it is a sexually transmitted infection or not.

By Dr Nneka Nwokolo
02.05.19
Genitourinary Medicine

What is thrush?

Thrush is the most common name given to a medical condition in which a yeast-like fungus called Candida albicans overgrows in the genital area or the mouth and throat. Dr Nneka Nwokolo tells us more about the parts of the body that are affected by thrush, the symptoms that accompany it and how it can be treated.

By Dr Nneka Nwokolo
21.01.19
Genitourinary Medicine

How do you know if you have chlamydia?

Most people who are infected with chlamydia have no symptoms at all. As one of the commonest sexually transmitted infections, it's easy to be sexually active without realising that you have it. Leading sexual health physician Dr Nneka Nwokolo explains everything you need to know about the STI.

Written by Top Doctors
Genitourinary Medicine

Can HIV and AIDS be cured?

Sexual health expert Dr Nneka Nwokolo dispels some of the biggest myths surrounding HIV, such as whether it can be caught from kissing, whether there is a cure and what the life expectancy is like.

By Dr Nneka Nwokolo
07.11.17
Genitourinary Medicine

HIV - cause, symptoms and treatment

Sexual health physician Dr Nneka Nwokolo discusses who is most likely at risk of contracting the virus and the difference between HIV and AIDS.

Written by Top Doctors
Genitourinary Medicine

Intrauterine device (IUD): one of the most effective forms of contraception

The thought of having the IUD inserted maybe daunting to some women but research shows that this birth control method is 99% effective. We answer common questions on the coil, and how to choose the right one.

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By Dr Nneka Nwokolo
23.10.17
Genitourinary Medicine

What menopause and hormone replacement therapy (HRT) do to your body

We hear expert insight on the symptoms of menopause, what a woman can expect to happen to her body during 'the change', and the benefits vs. risks of HRT, in this informative article.