Sunday, October 09, 2005

STD's

Sexually transmitted diseases –
Also known as STDs and once called

venereal diseases or VD - are infectious
diseases that spread from person to
person though intimate contact. STDs
affect guys and girls of all ages and
backgrounds who are having sex
- it doesn't matter if they're rich or poor.

STDs are becoming more and more

common-
By the age of 21, almost one in five

Americans requires treatment for
an STD. Because teens are more at
risk for getting some STDs, it's
important to learn what you can
do to protect yourself.

STDs are more than just an

embarrassment. They are a
serious health problem which
if not treated could lead to other
problems that can cause permanent
damage, such as infertility -the
inability to have a baby and even
death HIV/AIDS is one of the STDs
that's on the rise in teens.
How STDs Spread
many people feel that to spread

STDs you need to have sexual
intercourse. That's wrong. Herpes
or genital Warts, can be spread
through skin-to-skin contact with
an infected area or sore. During
Oral or anal sex viruses or bacteria
that cause STDs can enter the body
through tiny cuts or tears in the mouth
and anus, as well as the genitals.
It is not easy to know whether

someone has an infection. In fact,
some people with STDs don't even
know that they have them. These
people are in danger of passing an
infection on to their sex partners
without even realizing it.
Some of the things that increase a

person's chances of getting an STD are:
-Sexual activity at a young age.
-Lots of sex partners.
-Unprotected sex. Latex condoms are

the only form of birth control that lessen
your risk of contracting an STD.
Spermicides, diaphragms, and other
birth control methods may help prevent
pregnancy, but they don't protect a
person against STDs.
Preventing and Treating STDs
As with many other diseases,

prevention is key. It's much easier
to prevent STDs than treat them.
The only way to completely prevent
STDs is to abstain from all types of
sexual contact.
People who are considering becoming

sexually active should get regular
gynecological or male genital
examinations. There are two reasons
for this. First, these exams give
doctors a chance to teach people
about STDs and protecting
themselves. And second, regular
exams give doctors more
opportunities to check for STDs
while they're still in their earliest,
most treatable, stage.
Don't let embarrassment keep you

from seeking medical attention for a
STD. Waiting too long could allow a
disease to progress and cause more
damage. If you think you may have
an STD, or if you have had a partner
who may have an STD, you should
see a doctor right away.
If you are embarrassed to see your

regular doctor, find a local clinic in
your area where you can get an
exam confidentially. Some national
and local organizations operate
STD hotlines staffed by trained
specialists who can answer your
questions and provide referrals.
Not all infections in the genitals are
caused by STDs. Sometimes people
can get symptoms that seem very
like those of STDs, even though
they've never had sex. For girls,
the vaginal infection bacterial
vaginosis can easily be confused
with both STDs and yeast infections.
Guys may worry about bumps on
the penis that turn out to be pimples
or hair follicles. That's why it's
important to see a doctor if you
ever have questions about your
sexual health.
Updated and reviewed by:

Michele Van Vranken, MD

For more information about the signs,
symptoms, and treatments of some
common STDs, see the link below.
http://kidshealth.org/teen/sexual_health/stds/std.html


Chlamydia, Genital herpes,

Genital warts, Gonorrhea,
Hepatitis B (HBV), HIV (AIDS),
Pelvic Inflammatory disease(PID),
Pubic lice (CRABS), and Trichomoniasis

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