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Cervicitis

… What are the symptoms? Symptoms of cervicitis can include: Changes in the amount and/or color of fluid from the vagina Abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting between periods or …

Human papillomavirus HPV vaccines

… against 2 types of HPV that cause about 70% of cases of cervical cancer and 80% of cases of anal cancer. The HPV9 … clear on its own. For some people, HPV will not go away and cells infected with the virus can become pre-cancerous or … die from the disease 6,000 people will develop high risk changes to the cervix which are precancerous 135 people will …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… provider should check all suspicious bumps and lesions. Cervical cancer that is caused by HPV is detected using a … infection clear it within 2 years. When it does not clear, cells infected with a cancer-causing type of HPV start to … vagina, vulva, penis and throat. Of these types of cancers, cervical cancer is the most common. Approximately 200 women …

Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease CJD

… may include: Confusion Depression Forgetfulness Difficulty sleeping Behavior changes Impaired vision Abnormal physical sensations Difficulty with voluntary … by an abnormal prion – a protein found on the surface of cells. The abnormal prion attaches to other brain cell …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… gonorrhea A previous PID infection Sexual contact Medical procedures that open your cervix such as abortion, dilation … than 38℃ /100.4℉) Pain deep inside during vaginal sex Abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting between periods Change …

Variant Creutzfeldt-Jakob disease vCJD

… disease that can occur in people. The disease damages brain cells and the spinal cord. What are the symptoms of vCJD? … in other countries. What causes vCJD? vCJD is caused by an abnormal prion – a protein found on the surface of cells. The abnormal prion attaches to other brain cell proteins and …

Toxic shock syndrome

… symptoms can develop as soon as 12 hours after a surgical procedure. Symptoms usually develop in 3 to 5 days in … clean. If you use tampons, menstrual cups, diaphragms, cervical caps or contraceptive sponges, you can prevent TSS …

Gonorrhea

… they have the infection. For men, symptoms can include: Abnormal discharge from the penis Pain or a burning feeling … from the vagina Pain or a burning feeling while urinating Abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting between periods or …

Grade 6 immunizations in BC

… against 7 types of HPV that cause about 90 percent of cervical cancers and several other cancers such as cancers … time. Every year in B.C. approximately: 210 people will get cervical cancer and 55 will die from the disease 6,000 people will develop high risk changes to the cervix which are precancerous 135 people will …

Hormonal contraception and using other medications at the same time

… (i.e. the ovary does not release an egg) Thickening the cervical mucus, which makes it difficult for the sperm to … hormonal contraception. These include: Condoms Diaphragms Cervical caps These methods are not affected by medications. …