Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are among the most common bacterial infections in outpatient clinical settings globally. Young healthy women are at highest risk of community-acquired UTI. While uncomplicated UTI is not life-threatening, it is associated with high morbidity and treatment costs. The pathogenesis of urinary tract infection in young healthy women is complex. It is influenced by a n...

INTRODUCTION Sudden, often positive emotions are typical triggers for cataplexy in patients with narcolepsy-cataplexy (NC). Cataplexy during sexual intercourse and orgasm (orgasmolepsy) has been previously reported, but its frequency and characteristics are poorly known. AIM To assess frequency and features of loss of muscle tone during sexual intercourse in a series of patients with NC, othe...

This study provides a baseline examination of teenage sexual relationships in 1991 in a sample drawn from 9 state and independent schools in southwest England; a follow up was conducted in 1992. 1025 students in year 11 and aged 15-16 responded in 1991; the follow up in 1992 showed 315 returning the questionnaire. Information was requested on knowledge of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs),...

BACKGROUND Pregnancy is one of the most critical periods in women's lives. Sexual relationships change in this period. Monitoring of uterine contractions has been shown increase in uterine activity after sexual intercourse in pregnant women. OBJECTIVES This study aimed to determine the association of sexual intercourse during pregnancy with labor onset. PATIENTS AND METHODS This cross-secti...

OBJECTIVES Sexuality is an essential aspect of human function, well-being and quality of life. Many people have sex without complications. However, there are some people who need to seek emergency medical help for related health problems. The aim of this study was to present a first overview of patients who received a radiological examination related to sexual intercourse based emergency depart...

BACKGROUND In 2009, approximately 410,000 teens aged 15-19 years gave birth in the United States, and the teen birth rate remains higher than in other developed countries. METHODS To describe U.S. trends in teen births and related factors, CDC used data on 1) teen birth rates during 1991-2009 from the National Vital Statistics System, 2) sexual intercourse and contraceptive use among high sch...

Infertility is the inability to bear children after at least one year of unprotected intercourse. It a health problem that affects about 10% world's population.