that there is a greater need for condoms. The Guttmacher Institute reported recently that more than 75 percent of teens have had sex by the time they are 19 years old. Some 25 percent of virgins over 15 have had oral sex; of those who've had intercourse, almost all have also engaged in oral sex and 11 percent in anal sex. Of kids under the age of 15, about 14 percent have had sexual intercourse, and a quarter of teenagers have had at least one sexually transmitted disease. In fact, young people account
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vaginal, anal, or oral sex (Matteucci & Schub, 2014). About 7% of sexually active female adolescents at the ages under 14-19 already have chlamydia (Schub & March, 2014). Though chlamydia can be prevented by having safe sex and properly being tested; along as being treated with proper antibiotics. The risk factors of leaving chlamydia untreated can result in multiple of complications towards the body. For instance, females may increase the risk of HIV infection and cervical cancer, while males may
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Sexually transmitted diseases For my research paper I decided to write on sexually transmitted diseases because it seems that we are hearing more and more about them. They are becoming more of a problem in the United States and it is fair to say that they are not going to go a way for a long time, if even at all. Sexually transmitted diseases can change a person’s life and even kill them. If a person wants to be sexually active they must understand the risks that are involved and how they
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there are over 19 million new STD infections every year. STDs are highly preventable with the use of prophylactics. When left untreated, STDs can cause a number of complications including reproductive health problems, fetal and perinatal problems, and cancer. Complications are seen more frequently in women than in men (insert healthy ppl ref). Economic, behavioral, and social factors play a role in the spread of STDs. Infection rates among African Americans and Hispanics are higher in comparison to
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refer them to free clinics for follow up treatment if tested positive. The Medical Laboratory Observer states that “Trichomoniasis” has also been linked to pelvic inflammatory disease, an increased risk of getting and transmitting HIV infection, and cancer of the cervix. Most patients are asymptomatic; and since there are currently no guidelines for screening for the infection, Trichomoniasis vaginalis often goes undiagnosed.” A female
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Understanding HPV Human papillomavirus (HPV) is one of the most common causes of sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the world. The virus is transmitted via oral, anal or vaginal intercourse. There are 2 types of the virus: “low-risk” may cause genital warts, and “high- risk” can cause cancer of vulva, penis, vagina, anus, throat, tongue and tonsils. There are a few vaccines that may help people from coming in contact with the virus, but the virus cannot be cured or treated, only prevented
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got worried and told me he was going to send the pictures to his friend who is an Oral Surgeon. I waited over a month because his friend was in Guatemala in a medical mission. On December 1st I finally went to see the oral surgeon and he performed right there a biopsy of the palate and I had a cone beam test. I was told to come back for results in 2 weeks but after week and a half I was told to come back because the Oral Pathologist asked for two more biopsies from different parts of the palate so he
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your modifiable risk factors for this disease Breast cancer is a type of cancer originating from breast tissue, most commonly from the inner lining of milk ducts or the lobules that supply the ducts with milk. Cancers originating from ducts are known as ductal carcinomas, while those originating from lobules are known as lobular carcinomas. Breast cancer occurs in humans and other mammals. The primary risk factors for breast cancer are female sex and older age.[19] Other potential risk factors
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reactions of cancer treatment modalities include infection, hemorrhage, nausea and vomiting, altered nutrition, mucosa ulcerations, neurologic problems, hemorrhagic cystitis, alopecia, and steroid effects. A. Infection Infection is one of the major complications when a kid is getting cancer care treatment. If an infection is suspected it is vital to begin a broad-spectrum anti-infection agent until the organism is established. The
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Chronic Diseases: Cervical Cancer Every year about 12,000 women in the United States are diagnosed with cervical cancer, that’s 33 women a day. Cervical cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the tissues of the cervix. This type of cancer is a slow growing cancer and can be hard to diagnose because sometimes women do not have any symptoms. Even though women sometimes do not show or have symptoms of cervical cancer it can be found with a regular Pap test; women should have regular Pap tests done
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