This article offers information about sexually transmitted diseases and birth control. There are also tips for women about getting enough folic acid during pregnancy and what to expect from menopause.
Sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia, HIV infection, herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea, and hepatitis B, are passed easily from one person to another during sex.
Sexually transmitted diseases may cause serious health problems. For example, HIV causes AIDS. Hepatitis B can cause liver damage, including liver cancer. Many STDs can harm a pregnancy and the health of the baby. Some, such as chlamydia, can lead to infertility.
Sexually transmitted diseases may cause serious health problems. For example, HIV causes AIDS. Hepatitis B can cause liver damage, including liver cancer. Many STDs can harm a pregnancy and the health of the baby. Some, such as chlamydia, can lead to infertility.
If you have sex, you may be at risk for a sexually transmitted disease. Your risk is increased if:
- You or your partner has or had other sexual partners.
- You do not always use condoms consistently and correctly.
- Your partner has a sexually transmitted disease.
- You use injection drugs.
- You exchange sex for money or drugs.
- You live in an area where a particular sexually transmitted disease is common.
- You are a man and have sex with other men.
If you are at increased risk for sexually transmitted diseases, talk to your doctor about whether you should be tested. This is especially important because some diseases, such as chlamydia, may have no symptoms. Serious health problems may develop before you realize you have a disease.
You can greatly lower your risk for sexually transmitted diseases by using a male latex condom every time you have sex. If you are allergic to latex, use a polyurethane (soft plastic) or synthetic condom.
You can greatly lower your risk for sexually transmitted diseases by using a male latex condom every time you have sex. If you are allergic to latex, use a polyurethane (soft plastic) or synthetic condom.
If you have sex and are not ready to have a child, you and your partner may want to use some form of birth control. Many birth control methods are available for men and women. Each has advantages and disadvantages.
The condom is the only birth control method that protects against most STDs, including HIV/AIDS. Use a latex condom. If you are allergic to latex, use a polyurethane (soft plastic) or synthetic condom.
Whichever birth control method you choose, remember that, for it to work, you must use it all the time and use it correctly.
The condom is the only birth control method that protects against most STDs, including HIV/AIDS. Use a latex condom. If you are allergic to latex, use a polyurethane (soft plastic) or synthetic condom.
Whichever birth control method you choose, remember that, for it to work, you must use it all the time and use it correctly.
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