Sexual Health & STDs: Prevention

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  • Safe Sex

    Article
    05/08/08, Healthwise

    Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are spread by sexual contact involving the genitals, mouth, or rectum, and can also be spread from a pregnant woman to her fetus before or during delivery. STDs, which affect both men and women, are a

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  • Abnormal Pap Test - Prevention

    Article
    01/05/09, Healthwise

    You cannot prevent an abnormal Pap test, but you can reduce your risk factors.

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  • STDs - Taking Action

    Article
    01/01/03, PDR.net

    Different types of sexual activity carry different kinds of risks. Knowing your risk level can help you determine how often you should be checked for STDs. You can decide whether you are at high, moderate, or low risk (and thus how often you should

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  • PID Preventing Recurrence

    Article
    01/01/03, PDR.net

    As is the case with so many illnesses, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," because once you've had PID, it can recur, especially if you're a younger woman. In fact, roughly one of every four women with PID will suffer future episodes,

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  • Genital Warts (Human Papillomavirus) - Prevention

    Article
    07/02/08, Healthwise

    You can reduce your risk of becoming infected with the human papillomavirus (HPV) or another sexually transmitted disease (STD). You also can reduce the risk of spreading HPV to your sex partner(s).

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  • Erection Problems (Erectile Dysfunction) - Prevention

    Article
    05/21/08, Healthwise

    You may be able to avoid erection problems (erectile dysfunction) related to anxiety and stress by taking a more relaxed approach to lovemaking. Talk to your partner about your problems and concerns. Sexual intimacy is a form of commu

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  • Trichomoniasis - Prevention

    Article
    07/22/08, Healthwise

    Take measures to reduce your risk of becoming infected with trichomoniasis (trich) or other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, or syphilis. You can also reduce the risk of transmitting

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  • Talking With Children About Sex

    Article
    04/22/08, Healthwise

    As children enter their teen years, they begin to have more interest in dating, and many become sexually intimate with a partner. Almost half of adolescents will have had sexual intercourse by 10th grade. And by 12th grade, 61 children ou

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  • Chlamydia - Prevention

    Article
    01/09/09, Healthwise

    You can reduce your risk of becoming infected with chlamydia or another sexually transmitted disease (STD) and spreading the disease.

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  • Gonorrhea - Prevention

    Article
    05/09/07, Healthwise

    You can take measures to reduce your risk of becoming infected with gonorrhea or another sexually transmitted disease (STD). You can also reduce the risk of transmitting gonorrhea to your sex partner(s).

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