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Lynn Kane joined the group STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 1 month ago
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Jennifer Corder posted an update in the group STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 1 month ago
I was thinking it might be good to clarify the distinction between an STD (D for disease) and and STI (I for infection).
A disease is associated with signs or symptoms (in the case of sexually transmitted diseases this can include a discharge, pain with urination, pelvic and abdominal pain, sores, etc).
The fact is, it is possible (and common) to…[Read more] -
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Wendolyn Mckenzie joined the group Drugs: Problems and Solutions 6 years, 1 month ago
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Chrissy B uploaded the file: STD rates in Allegany County to STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 1 month ago
Many people have asked, do we really have that many STD’s in our area? The attachment shows our rates of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis for the year 2017.
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Wendi Parish Spiker joined the group STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 1 month ago
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Chrissy B posted an update in the group STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 1 month ago
Do you have a question and want to ask anonymously? Text the STD nurse at (301)-268-3260 or call (301)-759-5125 Monday through Friday between the hours of 8:00am to 4:30pm.
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Michelle McDougal joined the group STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 1 month ago
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Jennifer Corder uploaded the file: Talking to Teens about Sex (For parents) to STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 1 month ago
Chrissy posted about the fact that 50% of STI’s occur in the 15-24 year old age group (even though they make up only 25% of the sexually active population). I have uploaded a document from the CDC that offers guidance to parents on how to talk to their teens about sex, since teens are included in this high incidence population.
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Chrissy B posted an update in the group STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 1 month ago
Did you know, according the the CDC (2017), people between the ages of 15-24 account for half of the new STD’s each year?
See link for more information: https://www.cdc.gov/std/life-stages-populations/adolescents-youngadults.htm
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Chrissy B created the group STD’s and STI’s: What’s going on down there? 6 years, 1 month ago
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I like this file, lots of helpful info.
I just reviewed all the documents and found them useful. Now I have a question. What makes pregnant women at higher risk for STD/STI?
The pregnant woman who has an untreated STI/STD is placing her fetus at risk. Many of these germs can pass to the baby and cause harm to the baby, and therefore pregnancy is a higher risk category. I do not know of other rationales, maybe we will hear from someone else.
That makes sense, thanks.