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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are some of the most common infectious diseases in the United States, affecting millions of people each year—mostly teenagers and young adults. Nearly two-thirds of all STDs occur in people younger than 25.


Symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Types of STDs

Chlamydia

Genital Herpes

Genital Warts

Gonorrhea

Hepatitis B Virus

Human Immunodeficiency Virus

Syphilis

Trichomoniasis

Special Risks During Pregnancy

Treating Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Preventing Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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What to do About
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Sore in the genital area, rectum, or throat  Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Burning or pain during urination, pain in lower abdomen, or anal discomfort  Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Pain or bleeding during intercourse  Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
For women, abnormal vaginal bleeding or discharge Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
For men, discharge from the penis or pain or swelling in testicles  Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Unprotected sex with someone who may have an STD or a partner who has been diagnosed with an STD Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen.
Pregnant and think you have been exposed to an STD Symptoms need to be evaluated by a doctor. When you call to make an appointment, your doctor will help you determine how soon you need to be seen. 

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