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STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)

Choose the Right Birth Control

Find out which birth control methods may be right for you.

Review Date: Wednesday, December 02, 2015

National Health Information Center - NHIC
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Get Tested for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea

Chlamydia and gonorrhea are STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). Getting tested is the only way to know for sure if you have an STD.

Review Date: Monday, April 06, 2015

National Health Information Center - NHIC
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Get Tested for HIV

It’s important to get tested for HIV if you are at high risk of infection. Many doctors recommend that all teens and adults get tested.

Review Date: Thursday, March 03, 2016

National Health Information Center - NHIC
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

HIV Testing: Questions for the Doctor

These questions can help you start a conversation with your doctor about getting tested for HIV.

Review Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2014

National Health Information Center - NHIC
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

STD Testing: Conversation Starters

Use these tips to start a conversation with your partner about getting tested for STDs (sexually transmitted diseases).

Review Date: Wednesday, December 17, 2014

National Health Information Center - NHIC
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Talk to Your Kids about Sex

Teach your children the facts about their bodies, sex, and relationships. This will help them stay healthy and make good choices as they grow up.

Review Date: Tuesday, December 01, 2015

National Health Information Center - NHIC
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Talk with Your Teen about Preventing STDs

You can help protect your teen from STDs by sharing the facts he or she needs to make healthy decisions.

Review Date: Wednesday, August 05, 2015

National Health Information Center - NHIC
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Find a HIV Testing Site Near You

Find answers to many questions about HIV and STD testing. Locate a testing site near you.

Review Date: Sunday, December 28, 2014

CDC National Prevention Information Network

Chlamydia FAQs

Learn how to lower your risk of chlamydia, a common and curable sexually transmitted infection (STI) passed from an infected person to a partner through certain sexual activities.

Review Date: Friday, April 03, 2015

American Sexual Health Association

GetTested: National HIV and STD Testing

If you think you may have been infected with HIV or an STD and are unsure about getting a test to find out, the following information about testing and counseling may help you decide. If you decide that a test is the right decision, you can locate a testing site near you.

Review Date: Thursday, August 20, 2015

CDC National Prevention Information Network

All About Condoms

Currently, condoms are the only widely available, proven method for reducing transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) during intercourse. Find out how to use condoms correctly and consistently.

Review Date: Wednesday, April 01, 2015

American Sexual Health Association

Bacterial Vaginosis Fact Sheet

Learn how to prevent bacterial vaginosis (BV) which can lead to other health problems.

Review Date: Thursday, April 02, 2015

Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

CDC Vitalsigns: HIV Testing in the US

An estimated 1.1 million people are living with HIV in the US and as many as 1 in 5 don’t know they are infected. Ask your doctor for an HIV test and find out your status.

Review Date: Tuesday, February 19, 2013

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

CDC: Chlamydia

Learn about chlamydia, a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) that may not have symptoms but can damage a woman's reproductive organs. Find out if you need to be tested.

Review Date: Friday, December 21, 2012

National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

CDC: Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by a bacterium. Read more to learn about treatment and prevention of this common disease.

Review Date: Friday, December 21, 2012

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

CDC: Syphilis

Learn about the signs and symptoms, stages, diagnosis and treatment of syphilis.

Review Date: Friday, December 21, 2012

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Chlamydia - The Facts

Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease that often has no symptoms, but is easy to treat and cure. However, if it is not treated, chlamydia can lead to serious health problems.

Review Date: Friday, December 21, 2012

National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Chlamydia Fact Sheet

Learn about chlamydia symptoms, diagnosis, testing, treatment and prevention.

Review Date: Wednesday, April 01, 2015

Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Circumcision Decision

Circumcision is the surgical removal of the skin covering the tip of the penis. Circumcision is a religious or cultural ritual for many Jewish and Islamic families. Circumcision can also be a matter of family tradition, personal hygiene and preventive health care.

Review Date: Thursday, October 30, 2014

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

Facts About Trichomoniasis

This document provides information about the prevention, causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment of trichomonas.

Review Date: Monday, February 11, 2013

National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Find a Health Center - Planned Parenthood

Search from more than 820 health centers nationwide for a nearby health center that provides high-quality, affordable sexual and reproductive health care for women, men, and teens.

Review Date: Wednesday, December 09, 2015

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Helping a Girl with Reproductive Health

Helping your daughter understand her reproductive system can help her feel confident and learn healthy habits. This article gives parents an understanding of sexual and reproductive health for teen girls.

Review Date: Friday, August 15, 2014

Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Hepatitis: Vaccination and Other Protection

Hepatitis A and B are the only STDs which are vaccine-preventable. The vaccine is safe and effective, and often covered by insurance.

Review Date: Friday, December 21, 2012

GLMA: Health Professionals Advancing LGBT Equality

Herpes Resources

Speak to a specialist who can answer your questions and provide information on herpes and other sexually transmitted infections (STI). Call 1-888-411-4377, Monday through Friday.

Review Date: Friday, April 03, 2015

American Sexual Health Association

HPV Vaccines

HPV vaccines are given as three shots to protect against HPV infection and HPV-related diseases. HPV vaccines offer the greatest health benefits to individuals who receive all three doses before having any type of sexual activity. That’s why HPV vaccination is recommended for preteen girls and boys at age 11 or 12 years.

Review Date: Thursday, January 31, 2013

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Human Papillomaviruses and Cancer

This fact sheet describes the link between human papillomavirus (HPV) infection and cancer.

Review Date: Wednesday, October 14, 2015

NIH National Cancer Institute

I Wanna Know - For Teens

This website offers answers to questions about teen sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases.

Review Date: Thursday, October 30, 2014

American Sexual Health Association

Mayo Clinic: Genital Warts

Learn the causes, risk factors, prevention, treatments, and health complications of genital warts. If you need to see a doctor about them, read the information to help you get ready for your appointment.

Review Date: Wednesday, November 26, 2014

Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research

Nongonococcal Urethritis (NGU): Questions and Answers

Learn how to reduce your risk of getting or passing on NGU (NonGonococcal Urethritis), an infection of the urethra often caused by chlamydia, a common infection in men and women.

Review Date: Thursday, April 02, 2015

American Sexual Health Association

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

PID is the most common preventable cause of infertility in the United States. Learn more about PID detection and treatment.

Review Date: Tuesday, December 08, 2015

NIH National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases – NIAID

Quick Facts on STDs

This page provides resources for teens related to STDs including information on how to prevent STDs, buy condoms, and practice safe sex.

Review Date: Thursday, August 20, 2015

National Campaign to Prevent Teen and Unplanned Pregnancy

Reduce Your Risk of STDs/STIs

Find information about specific sexually transmitted diseases and infections (STDs/STIs), tips for reducing risk, and ways to talk with health care providers and partners.

Review Date: Monday, April 06, 2015

American Sexual Health Association

STDs

Teens are one of the groups most at risk for contracting STDs. Learn what, when and how to talk to your kids about STDs and prevention.

Review Date: Tuesday, March 13, 2012

The Nemours Foundation

STDs & Pregnancy

STDs can be passed from a pregnant woman to the baby before, during, or after the birth. Learn what you can do to protect your baby against infection.

Review Date: Thursday, February 23, 2012

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

STDs and Pregnancy: The Facts- (PDF)

If you don’t get treatment for a sexually transmitted disease, it can lead to serious health problems for both you and your baby. Learn the facts about testing and treatment in order to protect yourself, your partner, and your baby.

Review Date: Sunday, January 22, 2012

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Syphilis & MSM (Men Who Have Sex With Men)

Genital sores caused by syphilis in adults also make it easier to transmit and acquire HIV infection sexually. However, correct and consistent use of latex condoms can reduce the risk of syphilis, only when the infected area or site of potential exposure is protected.

Review Date: Friday, December 21, 2012

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - CDC
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Syphilis Fact Sheet

Find out the facts on syphilis here.

Review Date: Wednesday, April 01, 2015

Office on Women's Health, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services

Talking to Your Partner About STDs

Having the STD conversation can be awkward at first, but these tips will help you to be more comfortable. Having this talk also will enable you to learn more about your partner and your relationship.

Review Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2012

The Nemours Foundation

Talking with a Partner About Condoms

Using condoms correctly and consistently is a key way to reduce the risk of sexually transmitted infections and diseases. Don't be shy to talk with your partner about safer sex and condoms: For both of you, this is one of the most important conversations you can have.

Review Date: Wednesday, April 01, 2015

American Sexual Health Association

The Check: Wondering If You Should Get Tested?

The Check can help you figure out if you should be tested for chlamydia, gonorrhea or HIV. Take a few minutes to answer these simple questions. There are no right or wrong answers.

Review Date: Wednesday, December 02, 2015

Planned Parenthood Federation of America

Tips for Using Condoms and Dental Dams

Find quick tips for using condoms and dental dams safely and effectively.

Review Date: Wednesday, January 25, 2012

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

Urology A to Z

Search alphabetically or by common conditions-and get the facts you need on over 140 topics related to urological health. Find information on male and female cancers, infertility, bladder problems, yeast infections, and more.

Review Date: Wednesday, December 02, 2015

Urology Care Foundation

What Works/What Doesn't : Preventing Pregnancy and STD's

Use this site to compare the pros and cons of 10 birth control methods, including condoms, the pill, cervical caps, IUD's, and more.

Review Date: Thursday, April 02, 2015

Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation

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