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Sexually Transmitted Infection
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SEXUALLY TRANSMISSIBLE INFECTIONS
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There were 15 questions found in this category:
 What are the chances of my daughter spreading the human papillomavirus (HPV) to her sexual partners? #517/10
My daughter is bisexual and has had sex with both genders. We have just found out she has HPV (human papillomavirus). What are the chances of her spreading to either gender and should she tell all of her sexual partners? Your daughter can spread HPV to males or females. More than half of ...
- My lesbian partner had the human papillomavirus (HPV) which developed into cervical cancer. Should I be checked out even if I had the shot? #1216/9
I am a lesbian and my current girlfriend has human papillomavirus (HPV), which eventually turned into cirvical caner. Her cancer has been treated for about a year now. My question is: it at all possiable for me to get HPV during sexual acts? If so, what are my chances of this happening? Should I ...
- Is the blister on my underwear line likely to be herpes? #1124/9
I've had this thing on my underwear line for about a month now. It's high up, not really RIGHT on my vagina and it's only one blister. I am conflicted on whether or not it could be herpes. I've been using condoms for the past 5 months. The last time I saw my boyfriend I performed oral sex on hi ...
- If my same-sex partner has trichomoniasis, can I catch it? #506/9
If my same sex partner has trichomoniasis, can I catch it? Trichomoniasis is infectious for sure. Use condoms or abstinence now until both of you have been treated (if you have been having intercourse). · Persistent viral infections, including the human papillomavirus, genital herpes ...
- What does Dr. Jim Shelton’s recent pearl say about the benefits of male circumcision beyond protection against HIV transmission? #501/9
I know there is very solid evidence that male circumcision (MC) markedly reduces men’s risk of HIV, but does it reduce the risk of other STIs? Yes, not only for the men but for their female partners also. For example for men, evidence from but one of the recent male circumcision (MC) ...
- Who is Cancer Charlie? #517/9
Who is Cancer Charlie? I learned today from Dr. Kevin Ault in our OB/GYN department at Emory that the same vaccine, Gardisil, that prevents cervical cancer in women will also be available for men later this year. Great news! It is now widely accepted that cancer of the cervix is caused by i ...
- What about an HPV vaccine for boys? #403/9
Will there be an HPV vaccine for boys? Attendee at Contraceptive Technology conference in San Francisco; March, 2009 It is coming! An HPV vaccine for boys is important, work is under way and it will happen. Here is where the next 3 Contraceptive Technology Update conferences will be he ...
- How is trichomoniasis treated and how do you become infected with it? #1130/6
HOW DO YO CONTRACT TRICHOMONIASIS? TRICHOMONIASIS caused by trichomonas vaginalis, a motile protozoan with an undulating membrane and four flagella, is transmitted from one person to another by sexual intercourse. Prevalence: Trichomoniasis is the most common curable STI in the United States a ...
- Can Herpes simplex 2 be spread by kissing? #1226
If you have Herpes simplex 2 in your mouth, can you spread it through saliva, or kissing? YES, it can be spread to the partner's mouth, penis or vagina. Posted 12-2005, Updated 12-4-2008 Key Words: Herpes simplex 2, mouth, spread, saliva, kissing This question has been answered by ...
- Can you provide any data on the likelihood of transmitting and acquiring HPV through oral contact? #634/8
I am an nurse practitioner and I was asked a question about the likelihood of transmitting and acquiring HPV through oral contact of female mouth to penis (no oral/anal contact). She wants "facts/actual numbers" and I cannot find anything that actually would answer this question. She was particu ...
- Will HPV cause infection in my partners and could HPV be the cause of my NOT being able to get pregnant? #1230/7
I was told I have human papillomavirus (HPV) when I was pregnant and I was told that it useally goes away after giving birth, but mine didn't. I have had two biopsies and I still have it. Is it possible that I can transfer it to my partner? Can it cause me to have difficulty becoming pregnant? ...
- How is Sexual Etiquette 101 used? #1005/7
Please explain how Sexual Etiquette 101 is used. Bridging the Gap is interested in knowing how its pubs are used. In response to a large order of our book for college and university students, we received this response from the Director of Student Health Services at Bard College: Micki Stra ...
- The HPV Vaccine: What is happening in family planning clinics? #1010/7
What is the latest on the vaccine to prevent HPV infections, cervical cancer and genital warts? A year ago, the introduction of the human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine was being hailed as a major public health success story. Merck's Gardasil, shown to prevent two HPV strains responsible for ...
- If I have taken my pills correctly, should I be concerned about pregnancy even if the condom fell off? #1240/6
If someone was on the pill and the condom fell off what are the chances of pregnancy? Even if you had used no condom at all, your chance of pregnancy is very, very low if you have been taking your pills correctly. When was your last period? Have you taken your pills correctly si ...
- I have taken my birth control pills correctly for two years but recently I am not feeling well and have had breakghrough bleeding. What is causing this problem? #101/7
I have been on birth control for the past two years. I haven't skipped any pills this month, but I have experienced some breakthrough bleeding. I also haven't been feeling very well. I'm not supposed to start my period for another two weeks. What could be the cause for this? There are so many ...
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