Vaccinations can protect you from infections with various sexually transmitted diseases. This is very important because sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can seriously threaten your health and well-being. What is more, through sexual contacts those affected can pass on many of these diseases to their partners without noticing. Therefore, they can also endanger the health of your sexual partner. The symptoms often only become apparent a certain period of time after initial infection.
Symptoms may be itching or burning sensations in the genital area, impaired fertility, cervical cancer or may even threaten your life.
You can easily make an appointment at VenusMed in Vienna. Either by phone on +43 1 890 80 70, via email at info@venusmed.at or by using our contact form below. We also give appointments at short notice!
A vaccination against HPV (human papilloma virus) can prevent women from getting infected with the virus that can lead to cervical cancer.
Then there is the problem with the far less dangerous, but still very annoying vaginal infections. Many women know them and are unsuccessfully looking for remedies for the symptoms which are often recurring. But to the surprise of many affected women, there is already a vaccination against recurring vaginal infections, which we offer at VenusMed.
Vaccination against HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)
The human papilloma virus (HPV) is a virous group that infects human skin and mucosal cells. The virus is one of the main causes of cervical cancer (also called cervical carcinoma) and can therefore be very dangerous for women. HPV is transmitted through direct physical contact (such as during sexual intercourse), whereby the viruses can penetrate through tiny injuries of the skin or mucosa.
Usually an infection causes benign tumours, such as warts. Although there are a few types of the virus which bear a high risk, as they can cause malicious tumours. The types HPV 16 and HPV 18 (which are transmitted via sexual intercourse) are part of these dangerous pathogens. They are responsible for most cervix carcinomas (cervical cancers).
Fortunately, an HPV vaccination has been available since 2006. It protects women against approximately 70% of cervical cancer cases and 90% of genital warts.
This protection, which consists of three partial vaccinations, is most effective if it is given to girls or women before their first sexual intercourse. Therefore, the most suitable age for the vaccination is between 9 and 14 years. According to the current state of knowledge, a booster is not needed.
Vaccination against vaginal infections
Numerous women suffer from recurring vaginal infections or inflammations. The symptoms such as itching, burning, pain or foul-smelling discharge can greatly impact their well-being.
The causes for vaginal infections are, for example, antibiotics, hormonal imbalances (as during pregnancy or menopause), excessive personal hygiene, or stress and psychological burdens – all of which can lead to an imbalanced vaginal flora.
You can easily make an appointment at VenusMed in Vienna. Either by phone on +43 1 890 80 70, via email at info@venusmed.at or by using our contact form below. We also give appointments at short notice!
Although acute symptoms often disappear quickly when treated with specific suppositories or creams, they often return in many women – as their mucosa may have an immune deficiency, which allows bacteria and fungi to colonise in the vagina.
Hence, there is a new vaccination for women with this problem, which has an immunising effect and thus strengthens the immune system and health of the vaginal flora.
Costs of the vaccinations
| Service | Price |
|---|---|
| HPV-vaccination (with Gardasil) | 170 € |
| Gynatren-vaccination against vaginal infections | 60 € |
Of course, we accept payment in cash and by debit- (Maestro) or credit card.
Of course, we accept payment in cash and by debit- (Maestro) or credit card.
FAQs about the vaccinations
A vaccination against the human papilloma virus (HPV) are recommended for all girls and women who want to protect themselves against this pathogen of cervical cancer. As the virus can be transmitted through sexual contact, the vaccination is recommended before the first sexual intercourse.
Certain types of the human papilloma virus (HPV), which can be transmitted through sexual contact, are very dangerous and can cause cervical cancer. Therefore, girls or women should be vaccinated before their first sexual intercourse. Hence, the recommended age for HPV vaccination is between 9 and 14 years. Three partial vaccinations are required.
There are various medications for vaginal inflammation, such as creams, suppositories, or antibiotics, which usually treat the symptoms well. However, with these many women only find relief for only a short time, as they are battling with recurring vaginal infections. This can become an annoying and uncomfortable problem for those affected. But at VenusMed we offer a vaccination against recurrent vaginal infections, which can restore the health of the vaginal flora and thus helps to fight pathogens.
There are various causes for vaginal infections. Factors such as antibiotics, hormonal imbalances, skin irritations due to excessive personal hygiene or detergents, as well as stress and psychological burdens can all lead to an imbalance of the vaginal flora. As a result, bacteria or fungi can penetrate and multiply, leading to the symptoms. Moreover, pathogens are often transmitted through sexual intercourse, which is why it is important that your partner to also seeks treatment, to avoid repeated infection and to get rid of the symptoms completely.
Terminology
For doctors, medical terms are important and a matter of course. However, the terminology can often puzzle patients. In our glossary we explain the medical terms which are often used in our clinic environment.
Contact
You can simply contact us by phone on +43 1 890 80 70, or via email at info@venusmed.at. From Mo-Fr between 11 am and 5 pm you can also directly come by VenusMed in the medical centre Schwedenplatz, Laurenzerberg 2, 1010 Vienna.