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What is an STD?

Definition of STD

It is a sexual transmitted disease.

How do we get STD's?

We get them from having non-protected sexual relations with someone who is already contaminated.

What can we do to protect ourselves from an STD?

They are different ways of protection:

Condoms

Why should we use it: Using condoms is one of the easiest and the most popular way of protecting ourselves from STD's.

Where to buy it:

How to choose it :

How to use it:

Anti-pro condoms:

Vaccination

Advantages:

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What are the different STDs?

AIDS, due to HIV infection :

Gonorrhea : Gonorrhea is caused by a bacterial infection and is transmitted by sexual activity.

Chlamydia :

Genital Ulcer Diseases :

Trichomoniasis :

HPV :

Hepatitis :

Syphilis : Syphilis is caused by a bacterial infection and is transmitted by sexual intercourse. A paintful sore or ulcer usually appears at the infection site (often on the penis, vulva or vagina). The best is to see your health care provider for laboratory diagnosis. The treatment includes antibiotic medications. In order to prevent Syphilis, the solution is to avoid having sex until all symptoms are resolved and medications are completed. If the STD is untreated, serious complications may occur.

Genital Herpes :

Crabs : Crabs, also called pubic lice, are small, wingless insects that infest pubic hair. Everybody can get them, men and women. Crabs are usually spread through sexual contact BUT can also be spread through contaminated clothing and bedding. Itching is one of the main symptom. Medicated creams and shampoos can cure them. To avoid them, latex condoms may be helpful, but only when the infestation is covered or protected by the condom.

What are the different prevention programs agains STDs?

http://www.popline.org/docs/1365/155823.html

How do we know if we have an STD?

Gynecological control every year

References

STD's and condoms:
http://www.cdc.gov/condomeffectiveness/latex.htm
Different STD's:
http://www.epigee.org/guide/stds.html
http://www.netdoctor.co.uk/health_advice/facts/venerealdiseases.htm
http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/sexuallytransmitteddiseases.html
http://www.ucsfhealth.org/adult/medical_services/womens_health/gynecology/conditions/std/signs.html
crab: http://www.nyc.gov/html/doh/html/std/stdc3.shtml http://www.unityhealthcare.org/Eastern/std_definitions.htm


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