Rape-The Sexual Exploitation

Sexual assault is a major worldwide public health and human rights concern with possibly disastrous short- and long-term effects on mental and physical health. Using rape as a weapon of war to sexual assault occurring within long-term relationships are all examples of sexual violence. Though there is a 20% lifetime risk of sexual abuse against … Read more

HIV/AIDS

First discovered in 1983 in a patient with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDs), the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). One important component of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDs) is infection. With 35.3 million HIV positive individuals globally in 2012, the illness is a serious public health concern. HIV is treatable, albeit incurable, and clinical results are improved by … Read more

Viral hepatitis A, B and C

Hundreds of millions of individuals worldwide suffer from a class of infectious disorders known as viral hepatitis. There are now five recognized viruses: A, B, C, D, and E.In the context of SRH, this chapter will examine hepatitis A, B, and C.Since acute viral hepatitis infection frequently shows no symptoms, it is underdiagnosed. It is … Read more

Anogenital Dermatoses

Anogenital dermatoses are included Lichen sclerosus (LS),Lichen planus (LP),Lichen simplex (LS),Dermatitis, Lichen simplex (LS),Psoriasis and Premalignant conditions. Lichen sclerosus (LS) Itching and soreness are secondary symptoms of vulvar lichen sclerosus (LS), a chronic skin disorder affecting the vulva (the skin surrounding the vaginal opening) and anus. Aetiology: inflammatory condition of unknown cause. Linked to autoimmune … Read more

Infestations of the Reproductive Organs

Pediculosis pubis (Pubic lice) and Genital scabies are the cause of genital infestations. An infestation is an invasion of insects on a place like a house or an attack by insects on a plant.  Pediculosis pubis (Pubic lice) The crab louse Phthirus pubis causes an infestation known as pediculosis pubis, sometimes referred to as pubic lice. … Read more