April is National Sexually Transmitted Disease Awareness month. Millions of people suffer from sexually transmitted diseases, and it is estimated that 19 million new infections occur each year. However, many people still don’t have access to the information and education they need to protect themselves and their partners.
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What to Do After a Week of Fun in the Sun... You've caught up on sleep, soothed your burnt skin and are now getting back into the swing of things after your week of partying for spring break. But while your body is recovering, it’s also important to think about your sexual health as well. As April is STD Awareness Month, spring breakers should consider STD testing if they've been sexually active over the holiday.
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STDs can be a frightening and dangerous regardless of one’s station in life. However, expectant mothers have some additional concerns when they contract an STD. In extreme cases, contracting an STD during pregnancy can cause preterm labor, low birth weight, conjunctivitis, neonatal sepsis, organ damage (including blindness and deafness), and neurologic damage, among other things.
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