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  1. What are the symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or ...

    Dec 22, 2015 · People with STDs/STIs may feel ill and notice some of the following signs and symptoms: 1, 2 Unusual discharge from the penis or vagina Sores or warts on the genital area …

  2. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human ...

    Dec 22, 2015 · Some infections—such as Zika, gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, and syphilis—can pass to the fetus during pregnancy or to the infant during delivery, causing short- and long-term health …

  3. What infections can affect pregnancy? | NICHD - NICHD - Eunice …

    Dec 30, 2020 · Chlamydia infection during pregnancy is associated with an increased risk of preterm birth and its complications. 2 If the infection is present and untreated at the time of delivery, it can …

  4. What causes sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or sexually ...

    Dec 23, 2015 · There are three major causes of STDs/STIs: Bacteria, including chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis Viruses, including HIV/AIDS, herpes simplex virus, human papillomavirus, hepatitis B …

  5. What are some types of and treatments for sexually transmitted

    May 27, 2016 · Approximately 20 different infections are known to be transmitted through sexual contact. Although NICHD does study STIs, their prevention, and their effects on pregnancy and long …

  6. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human ...

    May 11, 2012 · An accurate diagnosis of BV is important because it will help the provider determine whether you have BV or some other infection, such as a sexually transmitted disease like chlamydia.

  7. How do healthcare providers diagnose bacterial vaginosis (BV)?

    An accurate diagnosis of BV is important because it will help the provider determine whether you have BV or some other infection, such as a sexually transmitted disease like chlamydia. To ensure an …

  8. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) - NICHD

    STDs, also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are typically caused by bacteria or viruses and are passed from person to person during sexual contact with the penis, vagina, anus, or mouth. …

  9. Why are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually transmitted ...

    Dec 30, 2017 · Some infections—such as Zika, gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, and syphilis—can pass to the fetus during pregnancy or to the infant during delivery, causing short- and long-term health …

  10. Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human ...

    Dec 2, 2016 · What is menstruation? Menstruation (pronounced men-stroo-EY-shuhn) is normal discharge of blood and tissue from the uterine lining through the vagina (see diagram) that occurs as …