About Women's Health: Sexually Transmitted Diseases

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Women's Health Women's Health Topics A-Z Sexual Health Healthy Living From Tracee Cornforth, your Guide to Women's Health What Are The Symptoms Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases? Several symptoms can indicate the possibility of a sexually transmitted disease. If you experience any of these symptoms see your health care provider as soon as possible. Should I Be Tested For STDs? Wondering whether you have a sexually transmitted disease or STD can be an extremely stressful event. It's often easy to confuse the symptoms of STDS with other vaginal infections such as bacterial vaginosis or vaginal yeast infections, making it urgent that you consult with your gynecologists anytime you are unsure about reproductive health issues. Talking To Your Teens About Sex I've always considered myself open with my children about safe sex issues. However, when the day came soon after my "baby" son's 18th birthday that he asked me to take him to Planned Parenthood for free condoms all my openness flew out the window. I asked Duane Westhoff, HIV & STD Prevention Specialist for Health and Education for Youth/Young Adults (HEY), a Project ARK Program for his advice. Here are his suggestions for talking to your teens about sexual issues, including safe sex. Consequences Of STDs That Affect Women Only Women face more consequences as a result of sexually transmitted diseases than men do. Learn about these uniquely female health risks. Women's Health Ads Women in Health Health Public Health Clinic Health Sexual Health Soy Health Risks Featured Articles Birth Control Heart Health for Women Menopause Sexual Health Issues Breast Health and Diseases Women's Reproductive Health   More from About.com Birth Control Misconceptions How much do you know about sex myths and your chances of becoming pregnant? Click here to test your knowledge. More> Join About.com's User Panel! Share your opinions and help us make About.com more relevant, informative and enjoyable to use. More> This newsletter is written by: Tracee Cornforth Women's Health Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About Women's Health newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2010 About.com   Must Reads Going to the Gynecologist Menstruation Basics Pregnancy Signs and Symptoms Birth Control Myths Top Causes of Heavy Menstruation Advertisement