| Series Foreword |
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| Acknowledgments |
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| Introduction |
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| Guide to Health Literacy |
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| Common Misconceptions about STDs |
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| Questions and Answers |
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2 Is there a difference between an STD and a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? |
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3 How many STDs occur in the United States each year? |
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4 Which STDs are the most common? |
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5 Are there different types of STDs? |
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8 | (2) |
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6 Are there different STDs for men and women? |
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10 | (1) |
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7 Do STDs only happen to young people? |
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11 | (1) |
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8 If I practice anal sex, am I still at risk for STDs? |
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12 | (2) |
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9 What are the risks associated with homosexual sex? |
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14 | (1) |
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10 Does being transgender affect my chances of contracting an STD? |
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15 | (1) |
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11 Can I still get pregnant in the future if I had an STD? |
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16 | (2) |
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12 Can an STD be transmitted to my baby if I get pregnant? |
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18 | (3) |
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13 If neither one of us has an orgasm, can we still get an STD? |
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21 | (1) |
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14 If I had an STD in the past, will it show up on a physical exam or in a blood test later? |
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22 | (3) |
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25 | (4) |
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29 | (4) |
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17 What is trichomoniasis? |
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33 | (2) |
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18 What are genital herpes? |
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35 | (6) |
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19 What are genital warts? |
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41 | (4) |
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45 | (7) |
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52 | (3) |
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55 | (4) |
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59 | (12) |
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24 What is bacterial vaginosis? |
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25 What are "water warts"? |
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75 | (3) |
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78 | (4) |
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82 | (3) |
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28 What is pelvic inflammatory disease? |
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85 | (3) |
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29 What is mucopurulent cervicitis? |
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88 | (2) |
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30 What is lymphogranuloma venereum? |
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90 | (3) |
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31 Is a yeast infection an STD? |
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93 | (3) |
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32 Can men get a yeast infection? |
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98 | (3) |
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Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis |
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35 Does everyone always develop symptoms of an STD? |
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105 | (1) |
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36 What are the most common signs and symptoms of an STD? |
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106 | (1) |
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37 Can I be tested for an STD and how? |
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107 | (1) |
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38 How soon can I be tested for an STD after having unprotected sex? |
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108 | (2) |
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39 Is there a test for every STD? |
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110 | (1) |
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40 Can I tell if someone has an STD before having sex with them? |
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111 | (2) |
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41 What should I do if I think I have an STD? |
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113 | (1) |
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42 What can happen if an STD isn't treated? |
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114 | (1) |
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43 Does my partner have to be treated if I have an STD? Or do I have to get treatment if my partner has an STD but I feel OK? |
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115 | (2) |
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44 Can I treat an STD on my own naturally or with over-the-counter medication? |
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117 | (2) |
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119 | (1) |
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46 Does douching after sex minimize my chances of getting an STD? |
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120 | (1) |
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47 Do lubricants or spermicides decrease my chances of contracting an STD? |
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121 | (1) |
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48 Is there anything I can do through diet, exercise, or taking supplements to minimize my chances of getting an STD? |
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122 | (2) |
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49 Can STDs be transmitted through oral sex? |
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124 | (2) |
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50 If I have an STD, am I contagious? |
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126 | (2) |
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51 Do uncircumcised men transmit STDs more? |
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128 | (3) |
| Case Studies |
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131 | (14) |
| Glossary |
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145 | (2) |
| Directory of Resources |
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147 | (4) |
| Index |
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151 | (4) |
| About the Author |
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