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PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE
The term pelvic inflammatory disease refers to an infection of the uterus (womb), fallopian tubes (tubes that carry eggs from...
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PUBIC LICE
WHAT ARE PUBIC LICE?
Pubic lice, also known as “crabs”, are very tiny insects that cling to pubic hairs, suck blood for food and attach...
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SYPHILIS
SYPHILIS IS…
Caused by a type of bacteria called a spirochete;
An infection that affects the whole body, spreading through the blood stream;
An...
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TRICHOMONIASIS
WHAT IS TRICHOMONIASIS?
It is commonly known as “Trich” (pronounced “trick”);
It is one of the most common STDs;
It is caused...
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HERPES
GENITAL HERPES…
Is a common sexually transmitted virus;
Can infect both the mouth and the genitals;
Two different kinds: HSV 1 and HSV 2,...
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VIRAL HEPATITIS
VIRAL HEPATITIS…
Is an inflammation (swelling) of the liver.
Is a viral disease.
Causes mild illness that lasts less than 6 months....
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GONORRHEA
GONORRHEA IS…
A common sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Caused by bacteria.
Sometimes called “the clap” or “the drip”.
Easily...
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CHLAMYDIA
CHLAMYDIA…
Is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
Is caused by bacteria.
Is passed from person to person during...
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VACCINES
Some STDs can be prevented if you get the vaccine before being exposed to the specific STD it’s intended to prevent. There are currently two...
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PREVENTION
The only way to completely avoid STDs and unintended pregnancy is not to have any type of sex of any kind (oral, anal or vaginal) or skin-to-skin...
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CONDOMS & BARRIERS
The only way to completely avoid STDs and unintended pregnancy is not to have any sex at all, including oral, vaginal and anal sex....
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WHAT IF
… I THINK I HAVE AN STD?
Not all STDs can be cured, but many can be treated. The most important thing to remember is that more serious problems...
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
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SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES (STDS)
FAST FACTS
1 in 4 teen girls will get an STD this year.
Of the 18.9 million new cases of STDs each year, 9.1 million...
