Some countries require proof of a recent AIDS test as an entry requirement. Be sure to take all the precautions regarding STD's and AIDS that you would normally take at home. Do not assume that products such as condoms will be readily available, or that they meet World Heath Organization standards. I am a woman. There are a number of special health considerations that women must keep in mind when planning a sojurn abroad.
Yeast infections tend to occur in warm moist enviornments.
Wearing loose cotton undergarments and skirts can guard against this. Bring appropriate medication with you in case a yeast infection does occur. Drinking an adequate amount of purified water can help combat Cystitis, a urinary tract infection. If travellling in a developing country, carrying a supply of tampons or sanitary napkins may be wise, as they may be unavailable or expensive. Bring an adequate supply of contraceptive medication, as they may be unavailable in the host country.