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It鈥檚 common to talk about 鈥渢he birds and the bees鈥� or puberty with your child. But it鈥檚 not as common to talk about sexually transmitted infections (STIs), including STIs like chlamydia. But according to Planned Parenthood of the Southwest, 15- to 24-year-olds account for 75% of chlamydia and gonorrhea diagnoses. This statistic makes it critical to talk about chlamydia with your child or teen 鈥� even if you don鈥檛 think they鈥檙e sexually active. Where Do Stigmas Come From? Negative stere...
Cervical cancer is one of the most common cancers diagnosed in women. The symptoms can be mild. Sometimes there are no symptoms at all. The good news is that cervical cancer is easy to prevent鈥攅specially if you start early. Girls as young as 11 years old can get a vaccine against human papillomavirus (HPV) , a virus that can lead to cervical cancer. Keep reading to learn more about how girls and women of all ages can prevent cervical cancer. What is the cervix? The cervix connects the lower part of the ...
Human Immunodeficiency Virus, more commonly known as HIV, is a virus that attacks cells in the immune system. If untreated, it can lead to acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, or AIDS. AIDS is the final, most advanced stage of HIV. HIV can be treated. But it must be treated for life. Without treatment, it can lead to life-threatening complications like severe infections and some kinds of cancers. Signs and Symptoms If a person is going to have symptoms, they will usually appear within two to four weeks a...
When you are sexually active, it鈥檚 important to understand your risk of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI). Chlamydia is the most common STI. It infects almost 3 million Americans every year 鈥� and 14- to 24-year-olds are most likely to be affected. How do you get and spread chlamydia? Most people get chlamydia by being sexually active. The infection is found in semen and vaginal fluids that can infect the penis, vagina, cervix, anus, urethra (tube where urine comes out), eyes, and throat. A ...
As a parent, you know it鈥檚 important to talk to your children about preventing pregnancy and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). This is especially true when they become teenagers. What about sex education your teens receive in junior high or high school? While some schools offer it, many do not. Either way, you should plan to discuss your values and beliefs about sexual behavior with your children鈥攁long with the facts. What topics should you cover? You might be embarrassed to start the conversation a...
Do you need no-cost birth control pills, diaphragms, condoms, or other family planning services? If you live in Texas, here are two options to consider. You might be able to get birth control through: 星空传媒's STAR (Medicaid) plan The 星空传媒y Texas Women Program STAR family planning services help you to: not get pregnant plan ahead of time for a healthy pregnancy and baby get and stay healthy for any children you already have What does the STAR plan cover at no cost? prescription...