{"id":10269,"date":"2020-08-25T11:30:52","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T11:30:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.venusmed.at\/medical-terminology\/"},"modified":"2020-09-04T11:28:59","modified_gmt":"2020-09-04T11:28:59","slug":"medical-terminology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.venusmed.at\/en\/medical-terminology\/","title":{"rendered":"Medical Terminology"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-1 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-0 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last fusion-column-no-min-height\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><div class=\"fusion-title title fusion-title-1 fusion-sep-none fusion-title-center fusion-title-text fusion-title-size-one\" style=\"margin-top:10px;margin-right:0px;margin-bottom:15px;margin-left:0px;\"><h1 class=\"title-heading-center\" style=\"margin:0;letter-spacing:2px;\">Medical Terminology<\/h1><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-has-icon\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;max-width:70%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><span class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"border-color:transparent;font-size:16px;width: 1.75em; height: 1.75em;border-width:1px;padding:1px;margin-top:-0.5px\"><i class=\"fa-leaf fas\" style=\"font-size: inherit;color:#868fc5;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><span class=\" fusion-imageframe imageframe-none imageframe-1 hover-type-none\" style=\"border-radius:5px;\"><img width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" alt=\"VenusMed Medical Terminology\" title=\"VenusMed Glossar f\u00fcr medizinische Fachbegriffe\" src=\"http:\/\/www.venusmed.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/venusmed-glossar-medizinische-fachbegriffe-gynaekologie.jpg\" class=\"img-responsive wp-image-10077\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.venusmed.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/venusmed-glossar-medizinische-fachbegriffe-gynaekologie-200x133.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.venusmed.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/venusmed-glossar-medizinische-fachbegriffe-gynaekologie-400x267.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.venusmed.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/venusmed-glossar-medizinische-fachbegriffe-gynaekologie-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.venusmed.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/venusmed-glossar-medizinische-fachbegriffe-gynaekologie-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.venusmed.at\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/venusmed-glossar-medizinische-fachbegriffe-gynaekologie.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/span><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-has-icon\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;max-width:70%;\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-1\"><p>In this glossary we will explain technical terms that are often found and used in medical environments.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-2 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-1 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-has-icon\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;max-width:70%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><span class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"border-color:transparent;font-size:16px;width: 1.75em; height: 1.75em;border-width:1px;padding:1px;margin-top:-0.5px\"><i class=\"fa-leaf fas\" style=\"font-size: inherit;color:#868fc5;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-2\"><p><strong>Abortion (Abortus)<br \/>\n<\/strong>Miscarriage (lat. abortus)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Abortion<br \/>\n<\/strong>colloquial for termination of pregnancy<\/p>\n<p><strong>Androgens<br \/>\n<\/strong>Collective term for male sex hormones<\/p>\n<p><strong>Anorgasmia<\/strong><br \/>\nOrgasm disorder, inability to orgasm<\/p>\n<p><strong>Aphrodisiac<\/strong><br \/>\nMeans for increasing sexual pleasure, which is supposed to stimulate sex drive and increase potency<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-3 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-2 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-has-icon\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;max-width:70%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><span class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"border-color:transparent;font-size:16px;width: 1.75em; height: 1.75em;border-width:1px;padding:1px;margin-top:-0.5px\"><i class=\"fa-leaf fas\" style=\"font-size: inherit;color:#868fc5;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-3\"><p><strong>Chlamydia<br \/>\n<\/strong>Chlamydia are bacteria-like pathogens that can cause diseases of the mucous membranes particularly in the eyes, respiratory and genital areas. The most common symptoms are burning sensations and pain when urinating. However, in extreme cases it can result in severe inflammation and infertility. Those affected often feel little to no symptoms of illness. The medical treatment is done with antibiotics. The risk of infection is significantly reduced by using condoms during sexual intercourse.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Coitus interruptus<\/strong><br \/>\nCoitus interruptus (Latin for &#8220;interrupted sexual intercourse&#8221;) is an extremely unsafe method of contraception, in which the penis is pulled out of the vagina shortly before ejaculation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Condom<\/strong><br \/>\nBarrier method of contraception. Thin cover made of natural rubber latex, which is placed over the penis for sexual intercourse and catches the semen. (= rubber, johnny or prophylactic)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contraceptive coil<\/strong><br \/>\nAnother name for the intrauterine device (IUD)<\/p>\n<p><strong>Contraceptive implant<br \/>\n<\/strong>Hormonal contraceptive implant that is placed under the skin of the upper arm<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-4 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-3 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-has-icon\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;max-width:70%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><span class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"border-color:transparent;font-size:16px;width: 1.75em; height: 1.75em;border-width:1px;padding:1px;margin-top:-0.5px\"><i class=\"fa-leaf fas\" style=\"font-size: inherit;color:#868fc5;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-4\"><p><strong>Diaphragm<\/strong><br \/>\nThe diaphragm is a barrier method of contraception made of thin rubber that is placed on the cervix before sexual intercourse to prevent sperm from entering.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-5 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-4 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-has-icon\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;max-width:70%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><span class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"border-color:transparent;font-size:16px;width: 1.75em; height: 1.75em;border-width:1px;padding:1px;margin-top:-0.5px\"><i class=\"fa-leaf fas\" style=\"font-size: inherit;color:#868fc5;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-5\"><p><strong>Ejakulatio praecox<\/strong><br \/>\nPremature ejaculation<\/p>\n<p><strong>Erectile dysfunction (impotence)<br \/>\n<\/strong>Inability to get and maintain an erection sufficient for sexual intercourse<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-6 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-5 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-has-icon\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;max-width:70%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><span class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"border-color:transparent;font-size:16px;width: 1.75em; height: 1.75em;border-width:1px;padding:1px;margin-top:-0.5px\"><i class=\"fa-leaf fas\" style=\"font-size: inherit;color:#868fc5;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-6\"><p><strong>HPV &#8211; Human Papilloma Virus<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Some types of HP virus are mainly transmitted through sexual intercourse and can cause cervical cancer.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-7 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-6 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-has-icon\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;max-width:70%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><span class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"border-color:transparent;font-size:16px;width: 1.75em; height: 1.75em;border-width:1px;padding:1px;margin-top:-0.5px\"><i class=\"fa-leaf fas\" style=\"font-size: inherit;color:#868fc5;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-7\"><p><strong>Impotence<\/strong><strong><br \/>\n<\/strong>Long-term inability to get an erection<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-8 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-7 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-has-icon\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;max-width:70%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><span class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"border-color:transparent;font-size:16px;width: 1.75em; height: 1.75em;border-width:1px;padding:1px;margin-top:-0.5px\"><i class=\"fa-leaf fas\" style=\"font-size: inherit;color:#868fc5;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-8\"><p><strong>Mifegyne<br \/>\n<\/strong>Medical termination of pregnancy through the artificial induction of a miscarriage. May be used up to the 7th week of pregnancy.<br \/>\nNot to be confused with the \u201cmorning-after pill\u201d!<\/p>\n<p><strong>\u201cMorning after pill\u201d<br \/>\n<\/strong>The morning-after pill is a hormone preparation for preventing unwanted pregnancy after unprotected sexual intercourse. It inhibits or delays ovulation but has no influence on the implantation of the egg if it has already been fertilised. There are two types of the morning-after pill. The first is available in the pharmacy and must be taken no later than 72 hours after sexual intercourse. The second type can be taken no later than 120 hours after unprotected intercourse but must be prescribed by a doctor, so that you can get it in the pharmacy. At VenusMed, we use the 120-hour type ellaOne. In any case, however, the earlier you take it the better!<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-9 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-8 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-has-icon\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;max-width:70%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><span class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"border-color:transparent;font-size:16px;width: 1.75em; height: 1.75em;border-width:1px;padding:1px;margin-top:-0.5px\"><i class=\"fa-leaf fas\" style=\"font-size: inherit;color:#868fc5;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-9\"><p><strong>Pelvic floor<br \/>\n<\/strong>The pelvic floor consists of three superimposed muscle layers and holds the pelvic organs (bladder, uterus, rectum) in the pelvis. The pelvic floor gets immensely stretched during birth. If it does not regress completely, the pelvic organs can sink. Incontinence or, in extreme cases, a leakage of parts of the uterus or the rectum can be the result. Targeted pelvic floor training strengthens the pelvic floor muscles and promotes a more intense sexual experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pill<br \/>\n<\/strong>The pill is a hormone preparation that must be taken orally on a regular basis for contraception. The hormones cause a pseudopregnancy and thus prevent ovulation.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Pregnancy test<br \/>\n<\/strong>With the help of a urine test, a pregnancy can be detected from around 8-12 days after your missed menstrual period.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-10 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-9 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-has-icon\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;max-width:70%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><span class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"border-color:transparent;font-size:16px;width: 1.75em; height: 1.75em;border-width:1px;padding:1px;margin-top:-0.5px\"><i class=\"fa-leaf fas\" style=\"font-size: inherit;color:#868fc5;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-10\"><p><strong>Sex hormones<br \/>\n<\/strong>Collective term for the hormones of the gonads, i.e. the ovaries and testicles. Sex hormones are necessary for growth and development as well as for human reproduction. In men, the androgens predominate (testosterone and dihydrotestosterone). In women the estrogens (estrogen, estradiol, estriol) and the luteal hormones which are important for pregnancy (progesterone, placenta hormone HCG) are predominant.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)<br \/>\n<\/strong>Infectious diseases that are transmitted through sexual intercourse:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Syphilis (syphilis), gonorrhea (gonorrhea)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) that are not exclusively venereal diseases:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>chlamydial infections<\/li>\n<li>trichomoniasis<\/li>\n<li>genital warts<\/li>\n<li>AIDS<\/li>\n<li>hepatitis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-11 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-10 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-has-icon\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;max-width:70%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><span class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"border-color:transparent;font-size:16px;width: 1.75em; height: 1.75em;border-width:1px;padding:1px;margin-top:-0.5px\"><i class=\"fa-leaf fas\" style=\"font-size: inherit;color:#868fc5;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-11\"><p><strong>Three-month injectable<\/strong><br \/>\nHormone injection for contraception<\/p>\n<p><strong>Termination of pregnancy<br \/>\n<\/strong>In Austria, abortions are exempt from legal punishment until the end of the third month of pregnancy.<\/p>\n<\/div><div class=\"fusion-clearfix\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-fullwidth fullwidth-box fusion-builder-row-12 nonhundred-percent-fullwidth non-hundred-percent-height-scrolling\" style=\"background-color: rgba(255,255,255,0);background-position: center center;background-repeat: no-repeat;padding-top:0px;padding-right:0px;padding-bottom:0px;padding-left:0px;margin-bottom: 0px;margin-top: 0px;border-width: 0px 0px 0px 0px;border-color:#e2e2e2;border-style:solid;\" ><div class=\"fusion-builder-row fusion-row\"><div class=\"fusion-layout-column fusion_builder_column fusion-builder-column-11 fusion_builder_column_1_1 1_1 fusion-one-full fusion-column-first fusion-column-last\" style=\"margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:20px;\"><div class=\"fusion-column-wrapper fusion-flex-column-wrapper-legacy\" style=\"background-position:left top;background-repeat:no-repeat;-webkit-background-size:cover;-moz-background-size:cover;-o-background-size:cover;background-size:cover;padding: 0px 0px 0px 0px;\"><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-separator fusion-has-icon\" style=\"margin-left: auto;margin-right: auto;margin-top:20px;margin-bottom:40px;width:100%;max-width:70%;\"><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><span class=\"icon-wrapper\" style=\"border-color:transparent;font-size:16px;width: 1.75em; height: 1.75em;border-width:1px;padding:1px;margin-top:-0.5px\"><i class=\"fa-leaf fas\" style=\"font-size: inherit;color:#868fc5;\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i><\/span><div class=\"fusion-separator-border sep-single sep-solid\" style=\"border-color:#868fc5;border-top-width:1px;\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"fusion-sep-clear\"><\/div><div class=\"fusion-text fusion-text-12\"><p><strong>Vaginismus<br \/>\n<\/strong>Vaginismus is a (painful) muscle spasm around the vagina.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Vasektomy<br \/>\n<\/strong>Small surgery to sterilise a man. One of the safest ways to prevent an unwanted pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Viagra<br \/>\n<\/strong>Drug used to treat erectile dysfunction. 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