1. FAQ - HPV virus FAQs

   13/07/18

   infection is very common – it is spread by sexual contact. Condoms reduce the risk but do not eliminate it ... had many partners, are more at risk. Most people with HPV don’t know they are infected and never ... to be more at risk. People with HIV/AIDS are among those at greater risk. Smoking may also be ... More

2. FAQ - HPV vaccination FAQs

   09/07/19

   adults because it can protect against high-risk types of HPV that you may not have been exposed to yet. ... It can also prevent re-infection by a high-risk type that you may already have been exposed to but ... have sex with other men, perhaps only occasionally, you could be at greater risk of HPV infection and ... More

3. FAQ - AAA - FAQs

   24/10/14

   age group. What's the risk? In England and Wales, there are around 6,000 deaths each year from ... be life-threatening. Apart from being male and over 60, the main risk factors for AAA are smoking, ... high blood pressure and a family history of the diseases. All the risks for heart disease more ... More

4. FAQ - Winter colds and flu

   18/01/21

   people at most risk of the complications from flu (such as pneumonia and bronchitis) can have a free flu ... Newfoundland in Canada, found some evidence that adult men have a higher risk of hospital admission and have ... give me a hot toddy. 09/01/18 09/01/18 09/01/21 Your Health In scope Common cold (NHS) RCGP advice Cold ... More

5. FAQ - Gonorrhoea FAQs

   14/04/16

   anal sex.     Sore throat (if the throat is directly infected). What's the risk? Gonorrhoea is the ... will help reduce the risk of infection. Should I see a doctor? To prevent the risk of transmitting ... give your body time to heal and prevent the risk of re-infection. What's the outlook? Gonorrhoea ... More

6. FAQ - Syphilis FAQs

   14/04/16

   the risk? In 2012, there were 2,978 cases of infectious syphilis diagnosed in genitourinary medicine ... help reduce the risk of infection. Should I see a doctor? Yes. Your best bet is to visit a specialist ... give your body time to heal and prevent the risk of re-infection. A little salt-water solution will ... More

7. FAQ - Genital Warts FAQs

   14/04/16

   clear the virus.  What's the risk? Genital warts are the most common viral sexually transmitted ... are always keen to hear your feedback. 08/04/14 08/04/14 08/04/17 Your Health In scope Map of ... More

8. FAQ - Dementia FAQs

   18/05/20

   as depression your GP can treat that too. What can I do to reduce my risk of dementia? It’s all the ... limited social network are at greater risk of dementia.)   We don't currently post comments online ... 08/07/14 18/05/20 18/05/23 Your Health In scope NICE background NHS Choices Mental Health Foundation ... More

9. FAQ - HIV & AIDs FAQs

   14/04/16

   developed AIDS. What's the risk? Figures from 2011 estimate 93,000 people in the UK are infected, ... penetrative sex and can also be transmitted during oral sex, although the risk is much lower. How can ... practise anal sex, will reduce your risk of infection.  Should I see a doctor? There is no cure but ... More

10. FAQ - Premature Ejaculation FAQs

    18/01/21

    during penetration itself or very soon afterwards. What's the risk? It's a very common problem ... are always keen to hear your feedback.   08/04/14 08/04/14 08/04/17 Your Health In scope Patient UK- ... More

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