STDs

What are they? STDs are Sexually Transmitted Diseases that are usually passed from one person to another through sexual intercourse or other close sexual contact. Today, there are more than 25 different STDs.

What are the potential risks?

Getting an STD can mean long term pain, infertility, cancer, liver damage, blindness, death, and heartache.

STDs are treatable, right?

They might be treatable, but not all are curable. Some STDs have no visible symptoms, and if left untreated can lead to more serious diseases, even death. If you are - or have been - sexually active, please get tested for STDs.

Do condoms mean safe sex?

Condoms don't make sex safe, just less risky.

How can I avoid getting an STD?

At New Hope Pregnancy Center, we help you learn more about these issues before they become a problem in your life. Everyone who is sexually active should know the facts about STDs, and then consider making choices on how to eliminate their risk of getting these infections. Call us today to set up an appointment to have all your questions answered.

(The above information is intended for general educational purposes and is not to be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical advice.)

Sources:  Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Sexually Transmitted Diseases, 2008.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention; Tracking the Hidden Epidemics: Trends In STDs In the United States, 2000. Atlanta GA: Department of Health and Human Services, CDC; 2000. 
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