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 This week we are talking about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Learn the facts about STDs from diagnosis and treatment to prevention. Have a healthy week! Tracee The Symptoms Of STDs 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. See More About:  vaginal discharge  vaginal odor  vaginal itching Chlamydia - The Silent Epidemic A bacterium called chlamydia trachomatis causes chlamydia which is the most prevalent sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States today. Approximately four million new cases of this disease occur each year and up to forty percent of women infected with this disease may be unaware of its existence. See More About:  sexually transmitted diseases  pelvic inflammatory disease  vaginal infections Genital Herpes Genital herpes affects at least forty-five million people in the United States who are infected with the herpes simplex virus (HSV). According to the CDC, one out of five teenagers and adults is infected with genital herpes. See More About:  sexually transmitted diseases  herpes treatments  herpes prevention Gonorrhea According the the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), over 600,000 new cases of gonorrhea occur annually in the United States. For women this can have a particularly devastating effect on their reproductive health since women usually don't experience any symptoms. See More About:  sexually transmitted diseases  chlamydia  sexual health Women's Health Ads Health STD Symptoms Women 'S Health STDS Chlamydia STDS in Women Featured Articles STD Facts For Everyone Pelvic Inflammatory Disease - PID Syphilis Should I Be Tested For STDs Consequences Of Untreated STDs How To Use The Male Condom   More from About.com Great Gadget Gifts iPad or iPod? Kindle or Nook? Point-and-shoot or DIL camera? If you're confused by this year's must-have gadgets, check out our top picks. More> The Gift of Entertainment The lowdown on the latest holiday releases, plus recommendations on the best in music, movies and more. 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   Reader Stories Wanted Your Uterine Fibroid Tumor Story How Do You Cope With Pregnancy Symptoms Your Menopause Story Advertisement