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Screening for breast cancer

Dear Readers, Simone G. is a 40-year-old lady writing to us from Old Harbour. Simone has several concerns about screening for breast cancer....

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AIDS AFFAIRS

Aids and tattoos - Dear Counsellor: My new boyfriend has tattoos all over his body and he looks cute...

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Dealing with painful corns

Dear Readers, Mrs J Headley writes Lifeline from a Kingston 7 address. She is afflicted with a common problem. She has a painful corn on her foot bottom which just won't go away...

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Can I infect my baby with herpes?

Dear Counsellor: I'm a teenage girl infected with herpes and would like to get married and have children.

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Worried about dengue fever

Dear Readers, Lifeline has heard from Keisha who is very worried about the dengue fever. Keisha lives in the Havendale area. She received the fright of her life when her brother was admitted to...

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AIDS AFFAIRS

Whats are the symptoms of HIV - Dear Counsellor: I have lived a very promiscuous life in the past but I have always been scared to do the HIV test....

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Skin rashes caused by insect bites

Dear Readers, I.S. writes Lifeline from a Constant Spring P.O. address. I.S. is worried about a skin problem. In her letter, she makes reference to an article by Lifeline earlier this year....

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AIDS AFFAIRS

Is gonorrhoea dangerous? ...

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AIDS Affair

Dear Counsellor: I tested HIV-positive three months ago and I was very surprised when my doctor advised me ...

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Concern about bleeding after sex

Dear Readers, SM writes Lifeline and sends greetings in the mighty name of Jesus. She encourages us to "keep up ...

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Aids Affairs

How can I tell if he has an STD? Dear Counsellor:I met this handsome man, and he is very kind to me.

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Repetitive stress injury

Dear Readers, Ajana is a 24-year-old young lady who writes Lifeline from St Mary for information on a recurring problem...

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Family and neighbours having diarrhoea

Dear Readers, Michele is a 21-year-old woman who writes from Papine in St Andrew. Michele has noticed that several individuals in her family and neighbours seem to have suffered with diarrhoea...

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AIDS AFFAIRS

Dear Counsellor: I found out about six months ago that I'm infected with a sexual disease and, to make it worse, I'm dating a new man...

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Gastroesophageal reflux disease

Dear Readers, Elaine is a 40-plus lady who writes Lifeline from Hagley Park Road in Kingston.

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AIDS AFFAIRS

Is nutritional counselling necessary for him? My children's father worked overseas for many years.

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Recurring anal itching in elderly couple

Dear Readers, Jay M. is a 20-year-old practical nurse who writes Lifeline from a Greater Portmore address. Jay has been helping with the care of two elderly persons in Portmore, and she notices...

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AIDS AFFAIRS

HIV virus in pre-ejaculate - Dear Counsellor: I had sex a few days ago and my partner promised me that he would not discharge in me....

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Pimple on penis and mouth

I noticed a painless pimple looking like a sore on my penis and a similar one on my girlfriend's mouth...

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Should I finally sleep with my man?

C is an 18-year-old female high school graduate who writes Lifeline requesting some guidance with making some decisions...

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