Gonorrhea in women is a serious bacterial infection. It's caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacterium. The infection is transmitted through unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected partner.The symptoms of gonorrhea in women can be mild or not show up at all, but if left untreated, it can lead to complications, including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and infertility.Gonorrhea can be cur  Read More

Paget disease of the breast, also known as Paget's disease of the nipple, is a rare type of breast cancer involving the skin of the nipple and the areola (pigmented area on the breast around the nipple). Paget disease usually affects only one breast. 1. The skin of the nipple and areola often looks crusted, scaly, and red. There may be blood or yellow fluid coming out of the nipple. 2. Sometimes, the nipple  Read More

Treatment of trichomoniasis requires an oral antibiotic that is effective against infections caused by this parasite. Treatment can be given during pregnancy. Options may include: 1. Megadose: Your health care provider may recommend one large dose (megadose) of either metronidazole (Flagyl), tinidazole (Tindamax) or secnidazole (Solosec). You only take these oral medications one time. 2. Multiple doses: Your  Read More

Treatment of trichomoniasis vaginal infection requires an oral antibiotic that is effective against infections caused by this parasite. Treatment can be given during pregnancy. Options may include: 1. Megadose: Your health care provider may recommend one large dose (megadose) of either metronidazole (Flagyl), tinidazole (Tindamax) or secnidazole (Solosec). You only take these oral medications one time. 2. Mu  Read More