Chlamydia on Shine

Information is Not Hard to Find

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With millions of Web pages available for viewing, there has never been an easier time to find out about sexually transmitted diseases than now. There are an overwhelming amount of topics, resources, and facts available from the privacy of your home! You can even find sites for health screenings,…

“The Silent Disease” Among Sexually Active Adults and Teens- New York

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One of the most common and curable sexually transmitted diseases is Chlamydia. It is caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis and can be transmitted by sexual contact. Pregnant women who have Chlamydia in their last trimester can pass it on to their newborn child. There are hundreds of…

Myth of the Month: IUDs cause infections and infertility

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There's a bit of confusion--even among well-educated women and their doctors--about the innocent IUD. For years, gynos have withheld the IUD from any woman that was not in a monogamous relationship, had no children, and had a history of chlamydia or PID. Despite changes in the labeling for the...

Ask Dr. Kate: STD risk without condoms?

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Hi Dr. Kate, My boyfriend is a virgin, and I'm...not. I've always used protection with previous sexual partners, and I got tested for STD's after my last encounter. Last weekend he wanted to have sex, but didn't have condoms. I'm on the NuvaRing, but I made up an excuse and told...