The genitals, anal region and thighs, are prone to genital infections if you practice unsafe sex. The herpes virus is responsible in causing this infection. The herpes simplex virus (HSV) also causes cold sores, chickenpox, genital herpes and shingles. These health conditions can be transmitted through sexual intercourse.

Herpes simplex virus is of two types: HSV 1 and HSV 2. These viruses can spread through oral sex, skin-to-skin contact and unprotected sexual intercourse. Both these viruses are similar in structure and affect the urogenital cavity along with the cavity in the mouth.

The symptoms of genital herpes virus depend on different factors such as the age and gender of the patient, severity of the outbreak, strength of the immune system and the area that is infected. Unfortunately, there is not cure for genital herpes but you can surely treat it and keep it at bay for longer. You can use … Read More…

Use of certain antibiotics while you are on contraceptive pills can affect hormonal birth control and increase your chance of getting pregnant. Antibiotics can affect the way oestrogen is absorbed into the body. As a result, you’ll need to use an additional form of contraception, such as condom, apart from birth control pills.

How can antibiotics weaken birth control?

Antibiotics can affect the function of the liver, which, in turn, may affect the performance of contraceptive pills. Certain enzymes present in the liver are involved with the breaking down of oestrogen. Antibiotics such as rifampicin and rifabutin can increase the breakdown of oestrogen and reduce the level of oestrogen in the body. The other way antibiotics can interfere with the effectiveness of contraceptive pills is by affecting the re-circulation of oestrogen within the body. Ethinyl estradiol, the active ingredient in Yasmin pill is broken down and converted into other chemicals … Read More…