...is more commonly spread by sexual contact. Anyone who has had sexual contact can get an STI. Men and women of all ages, regions, ethnic backgrounds, and economic levels can get STI. One out of four Americans between ages 15 and 55 will catch at least one STI. STIs are most common among teens and young adults, with about two-thirds of all STIs occurring in people under age 25. Young people are more likely to take more risks and have sex with more partners. Additionally, teen girls are more likely to become infected by Chlamydia than adult women are. Effects: If left untreated in women, the infection can cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, which can lead to long term pain, infertility, or even death. In men Chlamydia can cause pain, fever and sterility. Ways to prevent Chlamydia: * Use condoms: Condoms reduce the risk of becoming infected with an STI. A condom must be put on before any sexual contact begins. Use condoms with a new partner until you are certain he or she does not have an STI. * Practice Safer Sex: Talk with your partner about STIs before beginning a sexual relationship. Find out whether he or she is...
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...Running Head: ADOLESCENTS AND SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES Adolescents Risky Sexually Behaviors and Sexually Transmitted Diseases Shemeka Y. Coleman Limestone College Abstract In today’s society many adolescents are engaging in risky sexually behavior that is leading to a widespread of sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s). Adolescents are at a high risk of sexually transmitted disease because of the lack of sexually education and knowledge about sex in general and the effects and consequences of engaging in risky sexually behavior without the proper education or knowledge of the activities in which they choose to engage. Over a third of all high school students report being sexually active and of those students, ¼ will contract a sexually transmitted disease before they even graduate from high school. This results in over a million teenagers a year who will get some type of sexually transmitted disease. (Krowchuck, 1998). Most adolescents do not have knowledge of exactly what a sexually transmitted disease is, let alone the different types of sexually transmitted diseases. With proper education of the different types of sexually transmitted diseases, symptoms, and prevention methods, adolescents will be better equipped and prepare for the consequences of the action of engaging in sexually behavior will occur. Adolescents Risky Sexually Behaviors and Sexually Transmitted Diseases On high school campuses around...
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...Chlamydia is asexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It is an infection of genital tract. It is the most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States. The disease control and prevention (CDC) has released its annual report on sexually transmitted disease, which shows that the Chlamydia rate increased 8% from 2010,gonorrhea increased 4%,and syphilis decreased 9% in women but increased almost 4% in men, ( sexually Transmitted Disease surveillance 2011).it is the most frequently reported disease in the USA.In 2011,1,412,791 cases of Chlamydia were reported to CDC from 50 states and the District of Colombia, but an estimated 2.86 million infections occurs annually. A large number of cases are not reported because most people with Chlamydia do not have symptoms and do not seek testing. It is estimated that 1 out of 15 sexually active female aged 14-19 years has Chlamydia and generally people aged 14-39 American has Chlamydia.(consumer reports on...
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...they must understand the risks that are involved and how they can protect themselves. The first sexually transmitted disease that I want to talk about is chlamydia. Chlamydia, first of all, is a bacteria. The chance of being infected with chlamydia is very high among teenagers and young adults due to sexual activity. Chlamydia is transmitted through sexual contact, mainly vaginal or anal. It also has to be transmitted by someone that has been infected. Many people that have chlamydia do not even know they are infected, because they do not show any symptoms. To be exact, according to Engender Health, “there are about 75% of infected women and half of infected men have no symptoms of chlamydia.” The risk of a person becoming infected is very high if the person is engaging in unsafe sex, having sex with more than one partner, and being in a sexual relationship with someone who has multiple sex partners. To protect yourself and reduce your risk one should use condoms during sex, and limit your number of sex partners. (Engender Health) The symptoms one can have from being infected with chlamydia can very since they don’t show at times. In women, symptoms of chlamydia can be: an unusual vaginal discharge, bleeding after intercourse, bleeding between menstrual periods, and abdominal or pelvic pain. In men, symptoms of chlamydia include: discharge from the penis, burning with urination, and swollen and painful testicles. Even if you don’t...
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...In this case, vaginal pH would be above normal postmenopausal usually pH exceeding 5 which is a positive indication of atrophic vaginitis (Bachmann & Nevadunsky, 2000). In addition, labs also confirm atrophic vaginitis. This patient is in menopause and levels of estrogen would indicate not only menopause but confirm the diagnosis of atrophic vaginitis. Serum hormone concentration would show levels of circulating estrogen at less than or equal to 4.5 (Bachmann & Nevadunsky, 2000). The labs alone confirm the diagnosis of atrophic vaginitis especially given the fact the patient is confirmed to be in menopause and atrophic vaginitis. A chlamydia and gonorrhea swab was obtained and was...
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...partners, unprotected intercourse, and their partners are at higher risk. You would be at a higher risk of acquiring an STD if: you or your partner have had unprotected sex with someone, if you or your partner has had sex with someone after using drugs or alcohol, you or your partner have had sex after using cocaine, or you or your partner have used IV drugs. General Symptoms Some general symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases are genital sores, bumps, or blisters, pain and itching. In men some common symptoms could be penile discharge, pain during urination, and testicular swelling or pain. In women general symptoms could be vaginal discharge, lower abdomen pain, painful intercourse, and painful urination. Bacterial STD's like gonorrhea and chlamydia, can be cured with antibiotics. Viral STD's like genital herpes are life long infections. Ways to Prevent The number one way to prevent STD's is...
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...Journal Article November 22, 2011 “Chlamydia trachomatis Infection Among Women Reporting Sexual Activity With Women Screened in Family Planning Clinics in the Pacific Northwest ,1997 to 2005” Devika Singh ,David Fine, and Jeanne Marrazzo Introduction In 1907 Chlamydia trachomatis was discovered by scientists, chylamydia is a bacterial infection that has been said to have plagued the world for hundreds of years prior to its discovery according to The University of Oregon. Chylamydia is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States, surpassing gonorrhea infection with an estimated 4 million to 5 million reported cases annually to the CDC. The purpose of this study was to describe the prevelance of and risk associated with Chlamydia infection among women aged 15 to 24 . Specifically those who reported engaging in same sex behavior and attended family planning clinics in the Pacific Northwest from 1997 to 2005. This study is of great significance because “according to the 2002 National Survey of Family Growth ,11% of US women aged to 44 years reported same-sex behavior in their lifetime”( Singh et al. 2011).[1] In the Perspective On Sexual and Reproductive Health Journal there was an article published “Gonorrhea and Chlamydia Infection among Women Visiting Family Planning Clinics: Racial Variation in Prevalence and Predictors” that examined the disproportional infection rate of black women vs. that of white...
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...When bacteria get out of balance, entire ecosystem can be affected. Unhealthy conditions occur and the environment becomes distressed. When a bacterial imbalance occurs within or on the ecosystems of our bodies, we call it illness or disease. Gonorrhea is one of the most common sexually transmitted infectious diseases and as many as 700,000 people in the U.S. get gonorrhea every year (CDC). Sometimes it is transmitted from mother to baby during vaginal delivery, if the mother is affected. Men usually have no symptoms, although infrequently they may have pain when urinating, swollen testicles and/or discharge from the penis. According to a Study completed by the European Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, it was discovered that 15% of male infertility are caused by bacteria, parasites or viruses. These infections affect the testicles, the epididymis (a reservoir where the sperm is collected after it leaves the testicles), and the production of male sex hormones. If a woman has a partner that has been diagnosed with a low sperm count, this might have originated from a urinary tract infection or a previous infection of venereal disease. Sperm themselves can also be affected since micro-organisms can affect their development, maturation and motility (how they swim). Another common type of urinary infection is from Escherichia Coli (E-coli). The e-coli bug grows in the intestines of humans and is usually good for you. They are part of the immune system as well as being...
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...Reduce Your Risk! Testing Locations If you asked any parent what they would encourage their child to do., it would be to abstain from any sexual activity until marriage. Although some people conquer this task, many people seem to scratch that itch of sexual desire. Here are a few ways to protect yourself when engaging in sexual activity: 550 Peachtree St Ne Ste 1460 Atlanta, GA 30308 Hours: Monday-Friday 7:00am-5:00pm (404) 448-2852 5555 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd Ne Ste 120 Atlanta, GA 30342 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:30am-1:30pm & 2:00pm4:00pm (404) 448-2852 1136 Cleveland Ave Ste 314 East Point, GA 30344 Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:30am-5:00pm | Fri 8:30am1:30pm (404) 448-2852 2801 N Decatur Rd Ste 185 Decatur, GA 30033 Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30am-4:00pm (404) 448-2852 1365 Rock Quarry Rd Ste 203 Stockbridge, GA 30281 Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm (404) 448-2852 STD Reference Guide Everything You Need to Know! Condoms (both female and male work just fine) Getting regular checkups Don’t drink or use drugs before sex Talk to partner, encourage them to get tested as well Limit your sexual partners Created By: Brittany Nance Gloria Aboagye-Agyeman Megan Jones Lauren Hawkins Moriah Sells What are STDs? Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are caused by infections that are passed from one person to another during sexual contact. STDs are commonly referred to as sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in medical practice. Infections do not show any symptoms...
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...Sex Under Pressure for College Students By: Mohammed Irfan Anwar Hsc420 Professor Marty I was still a virgin after high school. It somehow became my goal to change this. With all the social pressure surrounding me, it became mandatory that one of the many things I have to do in college was to have sex. I felt this pressure coming from my friends, my roommates, from movies, the media and various other sources. It didn’t even take that long when I got to college to have sex for the first time. My first semester as a freshman I had already had 4 sexual partners. I feel as if my experience is something that most college students can relate to. What my experience illustrates is the sexual pressure college students’ feel. Disregarding gender, I feel like most students attending college are exposed to the idea of having a spontaneous sex life. It has just become a common stereotype many people start to live up to, that once you are in college your sex life needs to be adventurous. The main concern with such pressure is the type of dangerous exposure college students face when they pursue such an active sexual life. One of the most common issues related to an active sexual life, is the common factor of risking your health with sexually transmitted diseases. When looking at statistics, many of the numbers show people from the ages of 18 and up are the ones who attract STD’s the most. These numbers signify the problems that this age up has. According to Guttmacher institute...
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...pain. STIs acquired before or during birth may result in poor outcomes for the baby. Some STIs may cause problems with the ability to get pregnant.[1] More than 30 different bacteria, viruses, and parasites can cause STIs.[1] Bacterial STIs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis among others. Viral STIs include genital herpes, HIV/AIDS, and genital warts among others. Parasitic STIs include trichomoniasis among others. While usually spread by sex, some STIs can also be spread by non-sexual contact with contaminated blood and tissues, breastfeeding, or during childbirth.[1] STI diagnostic tests are easily available in the developed world, but this is often not the case in the developing world.[1] The most effective way of preventing STIs is by not having sex.[4] Some vaccinations may also decrease the risk of certain infections including hepatitis B and some types of HPV.[4] Safer sex practices such as use of condoms, having a smaller number of sexual partners, and being in a relationship where each person only has sex with the other also decreases the risk.[1][4] Circumcision in males may be effective to prevent some infections.[1] Most STIs are treatable or curable.[1] Of the most common infections, syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis are curable, while herpes, hepatitis B, HIV/AIDS, and HPV are treatable but not curable.[1] Resistance to certain antibiotics is developing among some...
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...I. What is STD? * STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Diseases, contracted through any type of sexual activity. * Over 65 million Americans are now infected with an incurable STD. * 29 million more become infected with STDs, * almost 4 million of these are teenagers. II. How many types? * here are more than 25 major STDs * The most common are: Chlamydia, HPV & Genital Warts, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis B, Herpes, HIV (AIDS), Syphilis, Trichomoniasis. * Only Syphilis and Gonorrhea are treatable. III. Chlamydia or “Silent Epidemic” more like a woman STD * Infect the urethra in men and women, rectum, throat or eyes. * Any type of sex. * Symptoms are Thick yellow or clear discharge from penis, pain or burning when they pee, or pain or bleeding during sex. * Simple and painless urine test at the clinic. * It can be cured with anti biotics. * Condoms or monogamous with someone who has tested negative for Chlamydia. * Worst; no babies IV. Hepatitis B * It is an infection caused by a virus that infect liver. * In 2003, 1.25 million people in the US have hepatitis B. * It is not as common as in the past among young people because there is a vaccine for it. * It live in blood or semen, Sharing needles, drugs, nail clippers, razors, or toothbrushes. Tattoo or piercing with infected tools. * Symptoms ellow skin or eyes, No appetite (they don't want to eat), Feeling extremely tired, Brown or dark urine...
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...for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recognizes the month of April as STD Awareness Month. This annual observance is in place to raise awareness of STDs and to emphasize the importance of prevention, testing, and treating. There are three types of STDs: parasitic, bacterial, and viral. The most common STDs are Chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, trichomoniasis, human papilloma virus, herpes, hepatitis B, and HIV/AIDS. While many STDs are treatable and curable, some are not and carry life-long, even life-threatening consequences. Chlamydia is the most common curable STD. It is caused by a bacterium that infects the urethra in men and women and the cervix in women. Chlamydia is transmitted during vaginal, oral, or anal sexual contact with an infected partner. It can also be transmitted from mother to child during delivery. Chlamydia is probably the most common STD because symptoms may not be present for weeks, months, or even years after exposure. The most frequent symptoms are pain during intercourse and discharge from the penis or vagina. If left untreated, Chlamydia can damage a woman’s reproductive organs and lead to infertility. Gonorrhea, also known as “the clap,” is a common bacterial STD that often does not cause symptoms. Symptoms that may be present include burning when urinating, white, yellow, or green discharge from the penis,...
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...CRITICAL REVIEW LITERATURE ARTICLE 1 TITLE ( CITATION) | Family Socioeconomic Status and Self-Reported Sexually Transmitted Diseases Among Black and White American Adolescents | RESEARCH QUESTIONS | Indicators of Socioeconomic StatusSexually Transmitted Disease PrevalenceMaternal EducationMaternal OccupationHousehold CompositionAdjusted Household Income | OBJECTIVES | The objective of this study was to assess associations between socioeconomic status (SES) and adolescent sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) stratified by race and gender. | TYPES OF STUDY | Cross-sectional study | SAMPLE SIZE | 4 family SES indicators and STD reports for black and white 7th through 12th graders were examined. | RESULT | STD reports were higher for adolescents not living in 2-parent homes, and lower income was only associated for black males. | MAJOR FINDINGS | Measures indicating lower SES were more consistently related to STD among blacks. Family structure, maternal occupation, and, to a lesser extent, maternal education were associated with STDs among black females and males. For black males, the association of STDs with maternal education and occupation were not statistically significant; however, the magnitudes of the point estimates were comparable to those of black females, suggesting important, but imprecise, effects. In contrast, only nontraditional family structure was associated with STD among white females. Income was generally a poor indicator of STD risk in all groups...
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...Topic STD (Sexual Transmitted Disease) In the United States alone, an estimated 19 million new STDs infections occur each year. Most people remain unaware of the risks and consequences of Stud’s. Some of the common known STDs are Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, Genital Herpes, Genital HPV Infection, Syphilis and Trichomoniasis and Viral Hepatitis. Gonorrhea and Chlamydia have the highest transmittal STDs in Americans between the ages of 15 and 24 years of age. The reason it is on a rise is because some of these young Americans don’t think it can happen to them. Most of these young people aren’t being told how serious STDs are. Some STDs don’t have any symptoms, especially in women. When symptoms develop, the virus has already been in the body for a while. Health problems for women with an STD tend to be more severe than for men. Chlamydia that is transmitted in men is usually by anal or oral sex with someone who is infected. Some symptoms in men are pain while urinating, penile discharge and swollen testicles. Practicing safe sex is crucial for the prevention of an STD infection. STDs pose a serious and widespread health threat in the United States. People that have STDs are at least five times more likely to become infected with HIV. The diseases don’t discriminate. They affected people of all races, ages and sexual orientation. Women who are pregnant can pass STDs to their babies. The harmful effects of STDs in babies may include still birth or low birth weight...
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