Sexual Health Awareness: Important Information on STDs and Prevention Methods

Understanding the risks and consequences of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is crucial for maintaining good sexual health. This information highlights the importance of getting tested, practicing safe sex, and being aware of the dangers associated with STDs. Topics covered include the prevalence of HPV, the need for protection against STDs and pregnancy, and the impact of genital herpes. It stresses the significance of being sexually smart, making informed choices, and protecting oneself to lead a healthy life.

• Sexual health
• STDs
• Prevention methods
• HPV
• Protection

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1. S. Woodward Health 12 WTHS 10/2013 The Good News: Promising new treatments. The Bad News: our kids will need them!

2. Key Points: You CAN have a dangerous STD and have NO symptoms. STD testing is NOT done during all routine physicals. Having one STD makes it easier to contract another .especially HIV ! STDs can be dangerous even deadly to a baby! STD + pregnancy can be tragic!

3. I want you to be SEXUALLY SMART! Maybe ABSTINENCE isn t such a bad idea?! It s your body it s your life! How do you want to live it? Get the Facts!

4. You must protect yourself! 2 forms of protection! 2. Always use a condom to protect against disease! 1. Highly effective contraception to protect against pregnancy! +

6. Sexually risky behaviors have consequences !!! What is a sexually risky behavior???

7. Genital Warts/HPV: Human Papilloma Virus 20 million Americans infected. 6.2 million new infections each year. Some HPV causes visible warts some strains have no visible evidence of infection & no test! Transmission: Skin to skin contact Treatment: Remove the warts. Some HPV will be lifelong some will fade away on their own.

8. Genital Warts/HPV Vaccine available for 4 types of the 80+ Human Papilloma Viruses Gardasil: Now for men & women! r187719_701012 http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:GOROI63IAhD4HM:http://a.abcnews.com/images/Health/abc_fda_gardasil_090910_mn.jpg 160_gardasil_060608 Cervical Cancer and perhaps mouth & throat cancers!

9. Genital Herpes HSV-2 45 million infected 1 million new each year No Cure. Lifelong infection Highly contagious during outbreak and 24+ hours before. A genital herpes outbreak during delivery could have serious effects on the baby!

10. Genital Herpes: Periodic outbreaks that last 7-10 days of blister-like sores (first outbreak is often the worst) Herpes_labialis Asymptomatic !!!! 768 Cold Sore Fever Blister can be transmitted to the genitals during oral sex.

11. Hepatitis B (HBV): Virus This virus damages the liver. Jaundice, Flu-like symptoms, dark urine Most people recover. 10% develop lifelong infections. Vaccine to protect against HBV 60,000 new each year 1.25 million already infected! 9395

13. Hepatitis A B & C chichi_head Hepatitis A is passed in the fecal matter of the infected person. Hepatitis B is in all body fluids! Hepatitis C is transmitted in blood.

14. Molluscum Contagiosum (MCV) Skin to Skin contact May be transmitted on towels or clothing or autoinoculation Itching & Tenderness but few problems. Bumps will last an average of 2 years. Can be removed by Dr.

15. Chlamydia: Silent Epidemic Bacteria 3 million new cases each year! Good News = one shot of an antibiotic will cure this infection. Bad News = it is often silent so you don t know you have it! NO SYMPTOMS

16. Chlamydia: Dangers: Women: damage to the fallopian tubes. PID infertility & chronic pain Men: infertility & chronic pain GET TESTED!

17. Gonorrhea: 700,000 new each year Bacteria Cured with antibiotics BUT some strains may be antibiotic resistant! superbug SUPERBUGS! In the news: MRSA

18. Gonorrhea: Females: Yellow- Green discharge, itching, burning. BUT most will have NO Symptoms! Males: White-yellow discharge, itching burning. Many men will have NO Symptoms! PID, infertility, chronic pain Infertility & Chronic pain

19. Syphilis: 36,000 each year Transmitted in Semen, Vaginal Fluid & Blood Blood Test Cured with antibiotics Bacteria Rare 3 Stages: Sore: Chancre Rash Central Nervous System Damage: blindness, paralysis, insanity. DEATH! syphilisbacaterias

20. Nongonococcal Urethritis NGU 2-5 million/year Nonspecific bacterial infection in the man s urethra. Often transmitted during oral sex Burning & pain during urination ..yellow/ white discharge. Infertility & chronic pain

21. Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) 3 million Bacterial Imbalance in the vagina: New sex partner Multiple partners Douching Unpleasant odor, white/gray discharge, itching, burning vagisil DO NOT treat OTC bacteria can spread and cause complications! (PID)

22. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease PID 1 million new cases each year PID is the result of an untreated vaginal bacterial infection that was given time to spread. Often young women who ignore the early symptoms. Often requires hospitalization. Lower abdominal pain, discharge, fever High risk for Infertility

23. Trichomoniasis: 7.4 million/year Protozoa: Becoming drug resistant! Annoying & irritating but not dangerous Most men have NO Symptoms. Women: Yellow-green discharge w/ strong odor, burning, itching. superbug%2520main Tvag_trophs_ii_sm

24. Yeast: Fungus (Very Common) Overgrowth of a common fungus. Antibiotics Spermicides Birth Control Pills Basically a change in the environment of the vagina that allows the fungus to overgrow. Cottage cheese like discharge, itchy & irritating. Not dangerous = annoying! Sexual transmission possible

25. Yeast: Fungus (Very Common) 4774923 Treat OTC but self diagnosis could be a problem! Treatment creams may damage latex condoms! (read package directions!)

26. Pubic Lice: 3 million each year Extremely contagious Off the body bugs die w/i 24 hours BUT eggs can live up to 6 days! Physical contact with infected person, clothing, sheets, towels. ITCHY! content-lice-pubic_lice pubic-louse

27. Scabies: Mite Tiny bug that burrow under the skin to lay eggs. Very Itchy! Rash Close contact with infected person, clothes, towels, sheets. Prescription Only! Must see a Dr.

29. Tests: Genital Herpes: Visual, Blood, Culture Genital Warts: Visual/biopsy Hepatitis B: Blood Chlamydia: Culture/Urine Syphilis: Blood Gonorrhea: Culture NGU: Culture/Urine BV: Culture/Swab PID: Ultra Sound, Blood, Culture Trichomoniasis: Swab/Microscope Yeast: Visual Pubic Lice: Visual Scabies: Sample/Microscope

30. Clinics: FamCare: 711 North Main Street Glassboro (888) 794-1235 Gloucester County Health Department: 204 E. Holly Ave. Washington Township 218-4100

31. Healthy people have a plan! Abstinence Works! Wait as long as you can! Waiting has it s benefits! ( Good things come to those who wait ) Withdraw is STUPID, STUPID,STUPID !!!! Limit your number of lifetime partners! Beware of the BIG THREE: Chlamydia, HPV & Herpes ! Always 2 forms of birth control !

32. Respect the 7 Questions: What are your beliefs & values? What are your boundaries? What do you know or don t know about your body? Do you know the risks? Can you speak up & be honest? Are you being pressured? Are you emotionally ready?