DEFINITION OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE (STD) Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or venereal diseases (VD) are diseases that are passed on from one person to another through sexual contact – the infection can be passed on through vaginal intercourse, oral sex, and anal sex. Some sexually transmitted infections can […]
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Apr
WHAT IS PID? Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of a woman’s reproductive organs. It is a complication often caused by some STDs, like chlamydia and gonorrhea. Other infections that are not sexually transmitted can also cause PID. HOW DO I GET PID? You are more likely to get PID if you Have an STD and do not […]
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WHAT IS PELVIC INFLAMMATORY DISEASE Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection of the female reproductive organs. It usually occurs when sexually transmitted bacteria spread from your vagina to your uterus, fallopian tubes or ovaries. Pelvic inflammatory disease often causes no signs or symptoms. As a result, you might not realize you have the condition […]
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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is a general term indicating infection of the female upper genital tract and the surrounding structures. It is a common and serious complication of sexually transmitted disease. PID, is an infection of the female reproductive organs. It can lead to irreversible damage to the uterus, ovaries, fallopian tubes, or other parts […]
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