REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CONCERNS Inguinal Hernia A portion of

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REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CONCERNS

REPRODUCTIVE HEALTH CONCERNS

Inguinal Hernia A portion of the intestine protrudes through a weak spot in the

Inguinal Hernia A portion of the intestine protrudes through a weak spot in the inguinal canal. A hernia can often be seen as a bulge in the lower abdominal or groin area. It can also protrude into the scrotum.

Cervical Cancer Undetected, cervical cancer can spread to other parts of the reproductive system

Cervical Cancer Undetected, cervical cancer can spread to other parts of the reproductive system and can cause infertility.

Early Detection The key to preventing the spread of cancer to other parts of

Early Detection The key to preventing the spread of cancer to other parts of the reproductive system and increasing the success of treatment. Current guidelines suggest that your first PAP test be performed at the age of 18 if you haven’t been sexually active, or when you first begin having sexual intercourse.

Vaginitis About 75% of women have a yeast infection during their lives. And almost

Vaginitis About 75% of women have a yeast infection during their lives. And almost half of women have two or more vaginal yeast infections. Can guys get Vaginitis? Guys don't get vaginal yeast infections, but balanitis, an infection of the head of the penis, can be caused by the same fungus that causes infections in girls. Guys who are not circumcised need to take extra care to clean properly beneath their foreskins. The doctor must determine which type of vaginitis is present in order to treat it correctly.

Jock Itch Can girls get Jock Itch? Anyone can get Jock Itch! It can

Jock Itch Can girls get Jock Itch? Anyone can get Jock Itch! It can occur on any part of the body that is prone to sweat and dampness such as the armpits, the buttocks, and underneath the breasts.