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by Shirin Borja | July 5, 2023
Ovulation Symptoms 6 Signs You’re Ovulating

Ovulation Symptoms: 6 Signs You’re Ovulating

Whether you’re trying to conceive or avoiding pregnancy, knowing about ovulation can help you understand your body better. Here’s a quick look at what you need to know about ovulation: What it is How to recognize its signs Why tracking helps Common misconceptions about ovulation How to track your ovulation

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6 Supplements for a Healthy Pregnancy

6 Supplements for a Healthy Pregnancy

It’s easy to become overwhelmed with what you should take and what you should eat during pregnancy. With everything to keep track of while navigating fluctuating pregnancy hormones, it may all feel like you’re preparing for a big exam. Here’s a quick look into the basic vitamins you need to

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5 Steps to Take Care of Your Mental Health While Coping with HIV - RTTC

5 Steps to Take Care of Your Mental Health While Coping with HIV

Living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) goes beyond the physical health challenges posed by the virus. It’s a path intertwined with various mental health hurdles, from the initial shock and denial of diagnosis to the long-term navigation of mental health conditions. Here’s a closer look into the link between HIV

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9 Foods to Skip When Trying to Conceive - RTTC

9 Foods to Skip When Trying to Conceive

Alongside tracking ovulation and managing stress, one of the things that you and your partner should focus on when you’re trying to get pregnant is what you put on the table. The foods you choose can either nourish your hopes or stand as quiet obstacles by negatively affecting your fertility.

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4 Scientifically-backed Tips to Deal with HIV-related Stress

4 Scientifically-backed Tips to Deal with HIV-related Stress

Living with HIV can be an overwhelming journey, one that’s filled with complex emotions aside from physical health challenges. One of the most significant psychological and emotional hurdles is dealing with HIV-related stress, a multifaceted issue that can deeply affect both your mental and physical health. When you’re living with

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Why Can't I Get Pregnant - RTTC

Why Can’t I Get Pregnant?

Deciding to conceive can be a test of patience. The longer you wait, the more grueling it can be. Whether you’re just starting on this path or have been navigating it for a while, here’s a closer look at the potential causes and solutions to provide hope and direction on

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Syphilis Affect Your Body

How Can Syphilis Affect Your Body?

Syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum, can lead to severe organ damage if left untreated. The disease progresses through several stages, each presenting with different symptoms and risks. In its primary and secondary stages, syphilis may show relatively mild symptoms. However, without proper treatment,

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hidden syphilis

What is Hidden Syphilis?

There’s a reason that syphilis is often dubbed as the “great pretender.” Not only do its symptoms mimic other diseases, but it can also enter a phase in which you won’t feel the symptoms at all. Despite you feeling healthy on the outside, syphilis can continue to advance in your

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Neurosyphilis - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and More - RTTC

Neurosyphilis: Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and More

When syphilis goes untreated, it can escalate and affect your central nervous system, including your brain and spinal cord. This condition is called neurosyphilis. Here’s everything you need to know about this condition. What is neurosyphilis? Neurosyphilis is a complex and severe manifestation of syphilis, a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

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Can You Get Syphilis from Kissing

Can You Get Syphilis from Kissing?

Kissing is often more than just a romantic gesture. It can be a gateway to learning more about your new partner. Through kissing, you can discover even their personality. It’s a way to build intimacy and connection. However, as exciting as kissing can be, it’s important to be aware of

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Chancre

What is a Chancre? What You Need To Know

Despite looking like an ordinary and harmless sore, the appearance of a chancre on your body is a sign that you have syphilis. How does it look and what do you need to do next? Here’s all you need to know. How do you recognize a chancre? Recognizing what a

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Is Secondary Syphilis Curable - RTTC

Is Secondary Syphilis Curable?

Secondary syphilis is a sneaky stage of the syphilis infection.   It can come with many symptoms as varied as they are unpleasant.  From rashes to fevers, hair loss, and fatigue, it’s a stage that’s hard to ignore, but you may not simply pinpoint.  What is secondary syphilis?  Secondary syphilis represents

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What Happens If You Have First Stage Syphilis - RTTC

What Happens If You Have First Stage Syphilis?

Syphilis might sound like a disease of the past, but it’s very much a concern today. While syphilis can evolve through four distinct phases, here’s what happens to your body if you get first stage syphilis. What is the first stage of syphilis? The first stage of syphilis, known as

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Can You Have Syphilis Without Signs - RTTC

Can You Have Syphilis Without Signs?

Imagine carrying a disease and not even knowing it—this is possible with syphilis. Here’s what happens if you have syphilis without experiencing any signs or symptoms. Is it possible to have syphilis without any signs or symptoms? Syphilis without signs, often referred to as latent syphilis, is a stage of

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Tertiary Syphilis

What Happens If You Have Tertiary Syphilis?

From the brain to the heart, no system is spared. Tertiary syphilis, the final and most severe syphilis phase, is debilitating and life-threatening. Here’s what happens to your body if you have this condition. What is tertiary syphilis? Tertiary syphilis represents the third and most severe stage of the sexually

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Can Syphilis Be Passed During Birth?

Can Syphilis Be Passed During Birth? What You Need To Know

Syphilis carves out its niche by affecting infants in ways that are both preventable and treatable, yet potentially devastating if left unchecked. What is syphilis? Syphilis is a bacterial infection primarily transmitted through sexual contact, caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Known for its ability to mimic other diseases and

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Ovulation Symptoms 6 Signs You’re Ovulating

Ovulation Symptoms: 6 Signs You’re Ovulating

Whether you’re trying to conceive or avoiding pregnancy, knowing about ovulation can help you understand your body better. Here’s a quick look at what you need to know about ovulation: What it is How to recognize its signs Why tracking helps Common misconceptions about ovulation How to track your ovulation

Read More »
6 Supplements for a Healthy Pregnancy

6 Supplements for a Healthy Pregnancy

It’s easy to become overwhelmed with what you should take and what you should eat during pregnancy. With everything to keep track of while navigating fluctuating pregnancy hormones, it may all feel like you’re preparing for a big exam. Here’s a quick look into the basic vitamins you need to

Read More »
5 Steps to Take Care of Your Mental Health While Coping with HIV - RTTC

5 Steps to Take Care of Your Mental Health While Coping with HIV

Living with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) goes beyond the physical health challenges posed by the virus. It’s a path intertwined with various mental health hurdles, from the initial shock and denial of diagnosis to the long-term navigation of mental health conditions. Here’s a closer look into the link between HIV

Read More »
9 Foods to Skip When Trying to Conceive - RTTC

9 Foods to Skip When Trying to Conceive

Alongside tracking ovulation and managing stress, one of the things that you and your partner should focus on when you’re trying to get pregnant is what you put on the table. The foods you choose can either nourish your hopes or stand as quiet obstacles by negatively affecting your fertility.

Read More »
4 Scientifically-backed Tips to Deal with HIV-related Stress

4 Scientifically-backed Tips to Deal with HIV-related Stress

Living with HIV can be an overwhelming journey, one that’s filled with complex emotions aside from physical health challenges. One of the most significant psychological and emotional hurdles is dealing with HIV-related stress, a multifaceted issue that can deeply affect both your mental and physical health. When you’re living with

Read More »
Why Can't I Get Pregnant - RTTC

Why Can’t I Get Pregnant?

Deciding to conceive can be a test of patience. The longer you wait, the more grueling it can be. Whether you’re just starting on this path or have been navigating it for a while, here’s a closer look at the potential causes and solutions to provide hope and direction on

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