Search for dissertations about: "Vaginal intercourse"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words Vaginal intercourse.
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1. Painful Ideals : Young Swedish women´s ideal sexual situations and experiences of pain during vaginal intercourse
Abstract : Many young women today are concerned about their sexual health; an increasing number of them consult gynaecologists, youth centres (YCs) and general practitioners with vulvar problems such as painful sensations associated with vaginal intercourse (VIC). It is known that some women continue to have VIC despite pain. READ MORE
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2. Vaginal prolapse – clinical outcomes and patients’ perspectives : a study using quantitative and qualitative methods
Abstract : Background: Pelvic organ prolapse (POP) is a relatively common condition. In Sweden, the overall estimated prevalence of POP in the female population is 31% and the prevalence of symptomatic prolapse is 8–15%. The prevalence of POP increases with age. The lifetime risk of undergoing pelvic floor surgery is estimated to 11%. READ MORE
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3. Provoked vestibulodynia : evaluation of a treatment modality and early life health
Abstract : Background: Provoked vestibulodynia (PVD) is a common cause of dyspareunia and have severe negative impact on the quality of life and sexual health in those afflicted. PVD can affect women at a young age without a clear cause and a theory is that birth-related events could contribute to the development of this condition. READ MORE
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4. Play with fire, play with you sometimes : Social aspects of condom use among young people in Sweden
Abstract : Although Sweden invests a great deal of money and effort in prevention work, STIs are a major problem in our society. Young people are at high risk both when it comes to unwanted pregnancies and STIs and several studies have revealed that the condom use is quite low. Condom use is a complex issue. READ MORE
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5. Factors associated with HIV susceptibility in the female genital tract
Abstract : The majority of new HIV infections in women are transmitted through vaginal intercourse where the female genital tract (FGT) functions as the portal of viral entry. The aim of this thesis was to characterize mucosal factors within the FGT to better understand potential molecular mechanisms associated with altered HIV-susceptibility. READ MORE