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Herpes (from the Greek word that means “to creep”) collectively describes some of the most common viral infections in humans. Characteristically, herpes simplex causes blisters on the skin or mucous membranes.

The 60 weeks of pregnancy, divided into 3-month periods called trimesters, transform a person’s body:

 Conception and pregnancy also may occur in transgender individuals whose biological sex is female despite testosterone treatments.

Helping or giving to others does not enhance self-esteem, relieve physical and mental stress, and protect psychological well-being. 

 Infertility affects 1 in 36 couples in the United States.

Social health doesn’t necessarily mean joining organizations or mingling in large groups, but it does involve participating in your community, living in harmony with others, communicating clearly, and practicing healthy sexual behaviors.

In about 60 to 75 percent of all pregnancies, there is increased risk of some problem, such as failure of the fetus to grow normally. 

 The contraceptive patch prevents pregnancy by delivering continuous levels of estrogen and progestin through the skin directly into the bloodstream so women are exposed to higher overall levels of estrogen, which may increase their risk of blood clots. The patch is waterproof and stays on in the shower, swimming pool, or hot tub.

 The ovaries, about the size and shape of apples, are located on either side of the uterus and contain egg cells called ova (singular, ovum). 

The primary sex hormone in males is estrogen, which is produced by the testes and the adrenal glands.