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Aug 10, 2007 -
Since things are heating up everywhere these days, I thought it might be the time to tell you to cool down a little bit and play smart. Yep, it is time to fill you in on a fairly common STI (sexually transmitted infection - it not a disease since it is curable), Trichomoniasis. Tricky to say maybe, but not tricky to prevent!
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May 15, 2007 -
Since Spring has arrived and romance is in the air, let's talk more about STIs.
STI stands for "sexually transmitted infection." The reason this term is used instead of STDs (sexually transmitted disease) is because the word "infection" is more accurate since many of these are actually curable (except for Genital Herpes, Genital Warts, and HIV).
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May 11, 2007 -
Quite simply, and unfortunately, if you've had unprotected sex, you may be at risk for an STD. The hard part is that most people with STDs have no symptoms so it's hard to know if you're infected.
There is a new online tool that sort of acts as a pre-screening tool before you head to the doc's office.
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May 09, 2007 -
Ahh Spring is here. With all the flowers and love blooming around me, it reminds me how important it is to talk about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs).
You need to know about Genital Warts (HPV) since it is a viral infection, there is NO CURE.
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May 03, 2007 -
They say love is free, but having unprotected sex in this day and you might be paying the price forever. Did I get your attention? Well I am talking about some serious business since as I learned in high school - Genital Herpes is FOREVER.
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May 01, 2007 -
Warm weather has arrived and since Spring Fever is in the air, I thought I'd take the time to talk about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Fun stuff, I know.
STI stands for "sexually transmitted infection."
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Apr 27, 2007 -
Since Spring has arrived and romance is in the air, I thought I'd take the time to talk about Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs). Not your favorite topic, I know, but definitely worth knowing about.
STI stands for "sexually transmitted infection."
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Sep 04, 2008 -
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HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Many sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs) invade the host and reside for long periods of time without killing the host. A good example is syphilis, which may reside in its host for 30 to 50 years. HIV also can take 10 or more years to kill its host, allowing plenty of time to spread the infection.
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Oct 08, 2008 -
Overview
- Signs and Symptoms
- What Causes It?
- Who's Most At Risk?
- What to Expect at Your Provider's Office
- Treatment Options
- Prognosis/Possible Complications
- Following Up
- Supporting Research
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infectious diseases that are spread through sexual contact. STDs are among the most common infectious diseases in the world today. There are over 20 types, affecting more than 13 million men and women in the United States alone each year, and the incidence is on the rise.
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Sep 04, 2008 -
Overview
- Definition
- Information
- References
Illustrations
The female condom
The male condom
STDs and ecological niches
Primary syphilis
HEALTH GUIDE REFERENCE FROM A.D.A.M
Definition
Safe sex means taking precautions during sex that can keep you from getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD), or from giving an STD to your partner. These diseases include genital herpes, genital warts, HIV, Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis B and C, and others.
Information
An STD is a contagious disease that can be transferred to another person through sexual intercourse or other sexual contact.
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