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This page is here to share information and raise awareness. Together we can try to change the way people feel and think about STDs.
What are Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)? STDs, also called sexually transmitted infections or STIs, are diseases that you get by having intimate sexual contact, that is having sex (vaginal, oral, or anal intercourse), with someone who already has the disease. Every year, STDs affect more than 13 million people.What are the different types of STDs? Researchers have identified more than 20 different kinds of STDs, which can fall into two main groups: STDs caused by bacteria: These diseases can be treated and often cured with antibiotics. Some bacterial STDs include: chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, and syphilis. STDs caused by viruses: These diseases can be controlled, but not cured. If you get a viral STD, you will always have it. Some viral STDs include: HIV/AIDS, genital herpes, genital warts, human papilloma virus (HPV), hepatitis B virus, and cytomegalovirus.What are the symptoms of STDs? The symptoms vary among the different types of STDs. Some examples of common symptoms include:Unusual discharge from the penis or vagina, sores or warts on the genital area, burning while urinating, itching and redness in the genital area, anal itching, soreness, or bleeding. If you are having any of these symptoms or think you might have an STD, talk to your health care provider.(Source: Medline Plus)
These sites have some very useful information. Knowledge is power!
- www.yoshi2me.com
- www.myspace.com/herpeshelp.com
- www.cdc.gov/std/default.htm
- www.myspace.com/cdc_ehealth
- www.ashastd.org
- iwannaknow.org (teens)
- www.quierosaber.org (espanol)

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Chlamydia

Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases in the U.S. This infection is easily spread because it often causes no symptoms and may be unknowingly passed to sexual partners. In f...
Posted by on Wed, 18 Mar 2009 20:05:00 GMT

Treatments available for HPV/genital warts

Treatment While there is no medical cure for HPV, there are several treatment options available for genital warts. The goal of any treatment should be to remove visible genital warts to get rid of ...
Posted by on Tue, 15 Jul 2008 06:44:00 GMT

HSV1 and HSV2

Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the herpes simplex viruses type 1 (HSV-1) or type 2 (HSV-2). Most genital herpes is caused by HSV-2. Most individuals have no or only m...
Posted by on Mon, 12 May 2008 07:25:00 GMT

STD vs. STI

STD versus STIDiseases that are spread through sexual contact are usually referred to as "sexually transmitted diseases" - STDs for short. In recent years, however, many experts in this area of public...
Posted by on Wed, 23 Apr 2008 12:07:00 GMT

Tips for talking to teens about STDs/STIs

Here are some things you can do that might make talking about STDs a little easier for both you and your child: Be informed. STDs can be a frightening and confusing subject, so it may help if you rea...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 16:37:00 GMT

About HPV/Genital Warts

HPV (human papillomavirus) What is HPV? HPV (human papillomavirus) is a sexually transmitted virus. It is passed on through genital contact (such as vaginal and anal sex). It is also passed on by skin...
Posted by on Wed, 09 Apr 2008 09:30:00 GMT

What can I do to avoid getting an STD?

There are steps you can take to keep from getting an STD: Don’t have sex. The best way to prevent any STD is to practice abstinence, or not having vaginal, oral, or anal sex. Be faithful. Hav...
Posted by on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 19:10:00 GMT

Herpes

Herpes simplex virus can cause symptoms on the mouth (oral herpes) or genitals (genital herpes). About 50 to 80 percent of American adults have oral herpes, which is commonly called cold sores or fe...
Posted by on Tue, 01 Apr 2008 05:49:00 GMT

What is gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Gonorrhea is caused by a bacterium that can grow and multiply easily in the warm, moist areas of the reproductive tract, including the cervix (openin...
Posted by on Mon, 31 Mar 2008 19:32:00 GMT