Women Confused Over Myths about STDs

Abstinence is the only certain way not to acquire a sexually transmitted disease.  A young woman can never be too careful when it comes to their health, especially their sexual health.  Many believe that one time will not do any harm, or it never happens the first time that sex is explored.  This myth has been the result of many unwanted pregnancies or a sexually transmitted disease.  One sexual encounter can open both partners to sexually transmitted diseases.  With so many myths about STDs, knowledge is power not only for prevention, but seeking cures when a sexual encounter occurs and questions arise.

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Fort Worth Opens AIDS Outreach Center

Fort Worth Opens AIDS Outreach Center

Magic Johnson, a former NBA player, has shared his name and his foundation in promotion of the AIDS Outreach Clinic (AOC) in Fort Worth, Texas.  The AOC will have staff and a resident physician that specialize in HIV/AIDS.  Although testing for HIV and AIDS has changed drastically, research has shown that medical services are needed and a center that reaches out to the HIV/AIDS patients.  The AOC will provide care no matter the ability to pay to assist with medications and health checkups.

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Getting Pregnant with STDs

Getting Pregnant with STDs

There are couples that are seeking to start a family; many may think twice about getting pregnant with STDs or when one of the partners has a sexually transmitted disease.  While many STDs are curable, HIV/AIDS and herpes do not have a cure at this time, and these diseases will be a factor during a pregnancy and the delivery of the newborn.  Couples that have been practicing safe sex by using condoms, in order to protect the partner that does not have a sexually transmitted disease, have to make decisions if a family is desired.  Those couples that can afford to pay for invitro fertilization can do so and avoid having sex without the use of protection.  While STDs are treatable during pregnancy, there are risks and it is better to not have a sexually transmitted disease and STD testing is necessary to remain free of STDs.

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San Jose and Drug Resistant Trichomonas Vaginalis

San Jose and Drug Resistant Trichomonas Vaginalis

Trichomonas Vaginalisis the most common sexually transmitted disease that is curable in young women.  Men have been known to acquire TV and usually are unaware of being infected.  Many sex partners, especially males, will unknowingly pass the infection onto other sex partners.  When a woman seeks treatment, this is when it is discovered in the male partner.  Both partners will need to be treated.  Many new cases of drug resistant Trichomonas Vaginalis have been documented recently in San Jose.

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Detroit has New Guidelines to Address Teenage Risky Behaviors

Detroit has New Guidelines to Address Teenage Risky Behaviors

Detroit health care facilities, local physicians and schools are working with the CDC in conjunction with the Michigan Department of Health in implementing an annual risk behavior survey to be administered to the teens in the community to survey teenage risky behavior.  The survey is directed toward middle school to high school aged students.  It is anticipated the survey will give guidance to the areas needing more education so the youth can make better choices when it comes to sex, drugs, and drinking.

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El Paso Sex Workers and Chlamydia

El Paso Sex Workers and Chlamydia

The University of Texas, College of Health Sciences, is researching the border cities with Mexico, including El Paso and the sexually transmitted diseases among the female sex workers (FSW).  The scientists from UT are researching the female sex workers aged 18 years and older without any known HIV infections.  Chlamydia was more prevalent among

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Vaginal Infection Risk Due to Petroleum Jelly

Vaginal Infection Risk Due to Petroleum Jelly

Vaginal dryness can be a cause of painful sexual intercourse in which a woman seeks to find a lubricant that can ease the dryness.  Many look no further than the medicine cabinet for what is available and use the petroleum jelly, known to many as “Vaseline”.  This is an oil based product that will cause problems for a condom that should be used if practicing safe sex, the interior vaginal area is also affected when the products are used.  Oil based products disrupt the balance of the vaginal area and the normal production of good and bad bacteria found in a healthy female’s vaginal area.  Bacteria vaginosis is the commonly known issue resulting from petroleum jelly.  This vaginal infection increases the risk of other infections, sexually infectious diseases and even pelvic inflammatory diseases with constant use over a period of time.

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STD Awareness in April

STD Awareness in April

The CDC estimates over 19 million new STD cases will be documented each year in the US.  The largest new cases will be Chlamydia and Gonorrhea.  April is the month that is marked to recognize sexually transmitted diseases and to encourage STD testing for all that are sexually active.  STDs are transferred between sexual partners and by those that share needles to administer drugs.  So many sexually transmitted diseases have symptoms that are easily ignored that treatment is delayed or does not happen and the disease continues to spread to others that one comes in contact with.

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Hepatitis in Baltimore

Hepatitis in Baltimore

Hepatitis is one of the sexually transmitted diseases that can be prevented through the administration of vaccines.  Many high risk workers, such as those in the medical industry and military are vaccinated to protect them from hepatitis.  With all the medical advances,health agencies have been alarmed to see an increase of hepatitis in Baltimore, Maryland among the sexually active.  A simple blood test is needed to test for hepatitis.  A common protocol for anyone that has tested positive for a sexually transmitted disease is encouraged to also be tested and vaccinated for hepatitis.

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Female Condoms and Jacksonville Health Services

Female Condoms and Jacksonville Health Services

The female condom is used as a birth control method just as the male condom has been used for decades.  As with the male condom, female condoms can be used to protect the female user from sexually transmitted diseases.  Jacksonville, Florida and the Health Services Center, that is a part of the University of Florida, would like to see more female condoms used to empower women to protect their sexual health.  While some see the female condom as less effective than the male condom; when the female condom is worn properly the condom is offering the user options for protection during sexual exploration activities.

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