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S. WoodwardHealth 12WTHS 10/2013

The Good News: Promising new treatments.The Bad News: ½ our kids will need them!

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Key Points:

You CAN have a dangerous STD and have

NO

symptoms.

STD testing is

NOT

done during all routine physicals.

Having one STD makes it easier to contract another….

especially HIV

!

STDs can be dangerous even deadly to a baby!

STD + pregnancy can be tragic!

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I want you to be… SEXUALLY SMART!

Maybe

ABSTINENCE

isn’t such a bad idea?!

It’s your body…it’s your life! How do you want to live it?

Get the Facts!

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You must protect yourself!2 forms of protection!

1. Highly effective contraception to protect against pregnancy! +

2. Always use a condom to protect against disease!

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Sexually risky behaviors have consequences !!! What is a sexually risky behavior???

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Genital Warts/HPV: Human Papilloma Virus

20 million Americans infected. 6.2 million new infections each year.Some HPV causes visible warts…some strains have no visible evidence of infection & no test!

Transmission: Skin to skin contactTreatment: Remove the warts. Some HPV will be lifelong some will fade away on their own.

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Genital Warts/HPV

Vaccine available for 4 types of the 80+ Human Papilloma Viruses Gardasil: Now for men & women! Cervical Cancerand perhaps mouth & throat cancers!

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Genital Herpes HSV-245 million infected1 million new each year

No Cure. Lifelong infectionHighly contagious during “outbreak” and 24+ hours before.A genital herpes outbreak during delivery could have serious effects on the baby!

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Genital Herpes:

Periodic “outbreaks” that last 7-10 days of blister-like sores (first outbreak is often the worst)Asymptomatic !!!!“Cold Sore” “Fever Blister” can be transmitted to the genitals during oral sex.

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Hepatitis B (HBV): Virus

This virus damages the liver.Jaundice, Flu-like symptoms, dark urineMost people recover. 10% develop lifelong infections.Vaccine to protect against HBV

60,000 new each year 1.25 million already infected!

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Hepatitis A B & C

Hepatitis A is passed in the fecal matter of the infected person.Hepatitis B is in all body fluids!Hepatitis C is transmitted in blood.

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Molluscum Contagiosum (MCV)

Skin to Skin contactMay be transmitted on towels or clothing or autoinoculationItching & Tenderness but few problems.Bumps will last an average of 2 years. Can be removed by Dr.

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Chlamydia: “Silent Epidemic”

Bacteria3 million new cases each year!Good News = one shot of an antibiotic will cure this infection.Bad News = it is often silent so you don’t know you have it! NO SYMPTOMS

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Chlamydia:

Dangers: Women: damage to the fallopian tubes. PID…infertility & chronic painMen: infertility & chronic painGET TESTED!

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Gonorrhea: 700,000 new each year

BacteriaCured with antibiotics BUT some strains may be antibiotic resistant! SUPERBUGS! In the news: MRSA

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Gonorrhea:

Females: Yellow-Green discharge, itching, burning. BUT most will have NO Symptoms!PID, infertility, chronic pain

Males:

White-yellow discharge, itching burning. Many men will have

NO Symptoms!

Infertility & Chronic pain

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Syphilis: 36,000 each year

BacteriaRare3 Stages:Sore: ChancreRashCentral Nervous System Damage: blindness, paralysis, insanity. DEATH!

Transmitted in Semen, Vaginal Fluid & BloodBlood TestCured with antibiotics

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Nongonococcal Urethritis NGU 2-5 million/year

Nonspecific bacterial infection in the man’s urethra.Often transmitted during oral sexBurning & pain during urination……..yellow/white discharge.Infertility & chronic pain

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Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) 3 million

Unpleasant odor, white/gray discharge, itching, burning

Bacterial Imbalance in the vagina: New sex partnerMultiple partnersDouchingDO NOT treat OTC…bacteria can spread and cause complications! (PID)

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Pelvic Inflammatory DiseasePID 1 million new cases each year

PID is the result of an untreated vaginal bacterial infection that was given time to spread. Often young women who ignore the early symptoms. Often requires hospitalization.

Lower abdominal pain, discharge, feverHigh risk for Infertility

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Trichomoniasis: 7.4 million/year

Protozoa: Becoming drug resistant! Annoying & irritating but not dangerousMost men have NO Symptoms.Women: Yellow-green discharge w/ strong odor, burning, itching.

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Yeast: Fungus (Very Common)

Overgrowth of a common fungus.AntibioticsSpermicidesBirth Control PillsBasically a change in the environment of the vagina that allows the fungus to overgrow.

Cottage cheese like discharge, itchy & irritating.

Not dangerous = annoying!

Sexual transmission possible

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Yeast: Fungus (Very Common)

Treat OTC… but self diagnosis could be a problem!Treatment creams may damage latex condoms! (read package directions!)

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Pubic Lice: 3 million each year

Extremely contagiousOff the body bugs die w/i 24 hours BUT eggs can live up to 6 days!Physical contact with infected person, clothing, sheets, towels.ITCHY!

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Scabies: Mite

Tiny bug that burrow under the skin to lay eggs.Very Itchy! RashClose contact with infected person, clothes, towels, sheets.Prescription Only! Must see a Dr.

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Tests:

Genital Herpes: Visual, Blood, CultureGenital Warts: Visual/biopsyHepatitis B: BloodChlamydia: Culture/UrineSyphilis: BloodGonorrhea: CultureNGU: Culture/Urine

BV: Culture/Swab

PID: Ultra Sound, Blood, Culture

Trichomoniasis: Swab/Microscope

Yeast: Visual

Pubic Lice: Visual

Scabies: Sample/Microscope

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Clinics:

FamCare:

711 North Main Street Glassboro

(888) 794-1235

Gloucester County Health Department:

204 E. Holly Ave.

Washington Township

218-4100

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Healthy people have a plan!

Abstinence Works! Wait as long as you can! Waiting has it’s benefits! (“Good things come to those who wait”)Withdraw is STUPID, STUPID,STUPID !!!!Limit your number of lifetime partners!Beware of the BIG THREE: Chlamydia, HPV & Herpes !Always 2 forms of birth control !

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Respect the 7 Questions:

What are your beliefs & values?

What are your boundaries?

What do you know or don’t know about your body?

Do you know the risks?

Can you speak up & be honest?

Are you being pressured?

Are you emotionally ready?