Dec 22, 2015 · You should get tested and have regular checkups with a health care provider who can help assess and manage your risk, answer your questions, and diagnose and treat an …

Jan 31, 2017 · STDs, also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are typically caused by bacteria or viruses and are passed from person to person during sexual contact with the penis, …

Dec 22, 2015 · People with STDs/STIs may feel ill and notice some of the following signs and symptoms: 1,2 Unusual discharge from the penis or vagina

Dec 24, 2015 · STDs/STIs caused by bacteria or parasites can be treated with antibiotics. These antibiotics are most often given by mouth (orally). However, sometimes they are injected or …

Dec 23, 2015 · There are three major causes of STDs/STIs: Bacteria, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis; Viruses, including HIV/AIDS, herpes simplex virus, human …

Jun 4, 2012 · STDs can be passed on to the fetus during pregnancy or delivery. A person with an STD other than HIV is two to five times more likely to contract the HIV virus than a person …

Jan 31, 2017 · STD Wizard is a free interactive online tool based on the CDC STD Treatment Guidelines. This tool allows individuals to analyze their STD/STI risk based on their …

May 27, 2016 · Approximately 20 different infections are known to be transmitted through sexual contact. Although NICHD does study STIs, their prevention, and their effects on pregnancy …

Jul 11, 2012 · Any person who is sexually active should discuss his or her risk factors for STDs/STIs with a health care provider and ask about getting tested. If you are sexually active, …

Jan 31, 2017 · The Maternal-Fetal Medicine Units (MFMU) Network, supported by the Pregnancy and Perinatology Branch, conducts clinical trials on pregnancy-related issues, including how …