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Sexual harassment is a serious issue. It affects both women and men. It is unlawful and if it is happening to you your employer has a responsibility to prevent and manage it. Sexual harassment can take different forms including: Sexual...

Fibroids are non-cancerous tumours which occur in the womb. 20 - 30% of women of reproductive age have fibroids, but it is uncommon for them to occur in women under 30. Fibroids are growths of muscle and tissue which can widely vary in...

The endometrium is the inner lining of the womb in which an embryo (fertilised egg) is implanted and grows. When no egg is fertilised, the lining breaks down and is discharged as a period. Endometriosis is a condition in which patches of endometrium occur...

For children and young people There are lots of good sources of information for children and teenagers. You can check these out yourself, do it with your child, or help your child access them for themselves. To start with you can check out...

Professional Helpline:  0141 211 8646. The professional helpline is available Monday to Friday, 9.00 -12.30 and 1.00 - 4.30 pm. Calls are answered by an experienced Sexual Health Nurse. In addition to her own expertise she has access...

Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver and there are a variety of different reasons including viral infection that can cause this. Hepatitis may be present without symptoms. There are three common kinds of Hepatitis that are called A, B and C.  If...

A hernia is the movement of part of an organ, out of its normal position through a weakness in the muscle or surrounding tissue wall

Polycystic ovarian syndrome is also known as the Stein-Leventhal syndrome. It is a condition where numerous small cysts (each less than 1cm) occur in the ovaries About 25% of British women have polycystic ovaries. However, only a small number...

    STIs Sexually Transmitted Infections STIs are any infections that are passed on through sexual intercourse.    They can be caused by viruses (like Herpes and Genital Warts or HIV) or bacterial (like Chlamydia,...

What is it? HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a viral infection which if left untreated can damage and destroy the immune system. Over time, this damage increases the risk of getting certain types of infections and tumours. If these infections develop this is known as acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). There is no vaccine and no cure for HIV. However, HIV is a treatable infection and a range of medicines are available which help people with HIV to keep well and live normally. Treatment options are constantly improving which delay or prevent damage to the immune system. Most treatments consist of between one and four tablets a day. Symptoms You cannot tell by looking at someone if they have HIV. Many people do not have any symptoms for many years and are not aware that they are living with HIV. Having a test is the only way to know if you have HIV or not.

There are several things to think about, some of which might be important to your circumstances: Prosecution for passing on HIV: There have been several cases in both Scotland and England where people have been successfully prosecuted...

information on HIV and Aids

This information is about HIV, pregnancy and childbirth. If you want more general information about HIV click here. Finding out you are HIV-positive during Pregnancy All pregnant women are now offered a test for HIV as a routine part...

There are several things to think about, some of which might be important to your circumstances: Prosecution for passing on HIV: There have been several cases in both Scotland and England where people have been successfully prosecuted...

If you have any concerns or questions about HIV you can speak to your GP. You can also come to a Sandyford clinic to find out more, to talk about your sexual health, and to get an HIV test. The C-card service provides free condoms. Find out...

If you have had an HIV test and the result is negative there are things you can do to make sure you stay negative. If you think that the sex you are having, or any other behaviour is putting you at risk, you can talk to someone at a Sandyford...

If your test shows that you are HIV positive you will be supported with your diagnosis and referred/ told about where to go next for the advice, support and treatment you will need. All of this is free. Having HIV may be a big shock but remember...

The only way to know if you have HIV is to have a test. If you have never tested for HIV you should consider having one.   HIV can be passed on through sexual intercourse. If you are thinking about having sex without a condom, even if...

Homophobia   Homophobia is the word used to describe hatred or fear of lesbian, gay and bisexual people. People who express their hatred for lesbian, gay and bisexual people, who are violent towards them or who harass them, just because...

A hydrocele is a collection of fluid around the testicle, causing a swelling of the testicle. It shows as an enlarged testicle. They are often painless but can cause some discomfort owing to the size of the swelling in the scrotum. They are sometimes...