Sexual health

Sexual health

Enjoying emotional, physical, and social well-being in regard to one’s sexuality, including free and responsible sexual expression that enriches one’s personal and social life and fulfills one’s sexual rights. Disorders in sexual health can impact a person’s physical and emotional health, as well as his or her relationships and self-image.

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dysplasia

Health care; Sexual health

A pre-cancerous condition involving changes in the surface cells of the vulva and/or cervix. It also is called vulvar intraepithelial neoplasia (VIN) or cervical intraepithelial neoplasia (CIN).

cross-dressing

Health care; Sexual health

A preference for dressing as the opposite sex.

high-risk pregnancy

Health care; Sexual health

A pregnancy that is at increased risk of complications for the woman or her fetus.

triple screen

Health care; Sexual health

A prenatal blood test at around 16 weeks of pregnancy to detect Down syndrome, brain and spine defects, and other defects. (Further tests will be offered if this blood test reveals an increased risk ...

triple test

Health care; Sexual health

multiple marker screening

Health care; Sexual health

amniocentesis

Health care; Sexual health

A prenatal test that examines the fluid that surrounds and protects the fetus. If indicated, usually performed between 15–18 weeks of pregnancy to detect certain birth defects.