Emergency contraception
Emergency contraception - the ‘morning after’ pill (MAP) including side effects
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Sexual health
Sexual health is a state of physical, mental and social wellbeing in relation to sexuality, not merely the absence of disease, dysfunction or infirmity.
Good sexual health requires a positive approach to sexuality and sexual relationships, as well as the possibility of having safe and pleasurable sexual experiences, free of coercion, discrimination and violence (WHO, 2006).
There are a number of infections that can affect your sexual health (including your fertility) and, in some cases, be transmitted to your sexual partner(s):
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Chancroid*
- Chlamydia*
- Cytomegalovirus (CMV) infection
- Donovanosis*
- Genital warts (human papillomavirus)
- Gonorrhoea*
- Hepatitis A*
- Hepatitis B*
- Hepatitis C*
- Herpes (genital)
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)*
- Lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV)
- Molluscum contagiosum
- Mycoplasma genitalium
- Pubic lice (crabs)
- Scabies
- Shigella infection*
- Syphilis*
- Thrush
- Trichomonas infection
- Urethritis, non-specific
Many sexually transmissible infections do not have any symptoms. The only way to know if you have a sexually transmissible infection, and to keep yourself and your partner healthy, is to get checked regularly.
Contact a GP or a sexual health service, such as Adelaide Sexual Health Centre or SHINE SA, to find out more or to make an appointment.
Umm...ergency
Is it an emergency or more of an umm…ergency? When you’re unsure, call healthdirect to speak to a registered nurse who can help you find the best care.
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