- Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) - Symptoms and causes
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) They are spread mainly by sexual contact STIs are caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites A sexually transmitted infection may pass from person to person in blood, semen, or vaginal and other bodily fluids
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Why are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) of particular concern for pregnant women? Some infections—such as Zika, gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, and syphilis—can pass to the fetus during pregnancy or to the infant during delivery, causing short- and long-term health problems
- Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
WHO fact sheet on sexually transmitted diseases (STIs), providing key facts, as a public health issue, infections and transmissions, STIs and women's health, adverse outcomes of pregnancy, HIV, STI syndromes, prevention, vaccination, mother-to-child transmission, WHO response
- Sexual health - World Health Organization (WHO)
Sexual health cannot be defined, understood or made operational without a broad consideration of sexuality, which underlies important behaviours and outcomes related to sexual health The working definition of sexuality is: “…a central aspect of being human throughout life encompasses sex, gender identities and roles, sexual orientation, eroticism, pleasure, intimacy and reproduction
- Sexual health Sexual health basics - Mayo Clinic
Sex is part of being human Love and feelings of closeness play a role in healthy relationships from childhood through old age Sexual health is as important as physical, mental and spiritual health Being sexually healthy allows for: Having healthy relationships Planning pregnancies Preventing diseases
- Sexually transmitted disease (STD) symptoms - Mayo Clinic
Sexually transmitted diseases are infections spread mainly by contact with genitals or bodily fluids Also called STDs, STIs or venereal disease, sexually transmitted infections are caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites Sexual activity includes genital touching or sexual intercourse Anyone who
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) - NICHD
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) 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, vagina, anus, or mouth
- About Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) - NICHD
About Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) STDs STIs are a group of illnesses that are passed from person to person during sexual intercourse, oral sex, or certain types of sex play
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