Sexual Health & STDs: Prevention
Q&A: Cervical Cancer Vaccines and HPV
06/01/06, M. D. AndersonQ&A: Cervical Cancer Vaccines and HPV
Most Would Accept Cervical Cancer Vaccine
05/01/05, M. D. AndersonMost Would Accept Cervical Cancer Vaccine
Safe Sex
06/06/07, HealthwiseSexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are spread by sexual contact involving the genitals, mouth, or rectum, and can also be spread from a pregnant woman to her fetus before or during delivery. STDs, which affect both men and women, are
Abnormal Pap Test - Prevention
01/12/07, HealthwiseYou cannot prevent an abnormal Pap test, but you can reduce your risk factors.
Cervical cancer vaccine: Who needs it, how it works
09/28/07, MayoClinic.comCervical cancer vaccine — A Mayo Clinic expert answers questions about the cervical cancer vaccine.
STDs - Taking Action
01/01/03, PDR.netDifferent types of sexual activity carry different kinds of risks. Knowing your risk level can help you determine how often you should be checked for STDs. You can decide whether you are at high, moderate, or low risk (and thus how often you should
PID Preventing Recurrence
01/01/03, PDR.netAs is the case with so many illnesses, "an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure," because once you've had PID, it can recur, especially if you're a younger woman. In fact, roughly one of every four women with PID will suffer future episodes,
Breakthrough: Circumcision Lowers Risk of HIV Infection
03/09/07, Johns Hopkins UniversityHuge news in the fight against the spread of AIDS: Two studies in African countries have yielded conclusive evidence that circumcision more than…
Should All Girls Get Cervical Cancer Vaccine?
11/14/06, Johns Hopkins UniversitySome public health officials have advocated mandatory vaccination for all girls before they reach puberty, just as certain other vaccines are required…
Leery of Birth Control Pills?
07/19/07, DrWeil.comThe Pill is very popular among high school and college girls as a treatment for both irregular periods and acne, but my...
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