STIs are common in the USA.

Testing for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)

As a parent, it's important for your teen to talk about their sexual health. If your teenager is sexually active, he or she is at risk for sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also called sexually transmitted diseases (STD).

STIs are common in the United States. They can be caused by bacteria such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, as well as viruses such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), human papillomavirus (HPV) and herpes simplex virus (HSV).STI testing is important when teens are sexually active. This is because STIs often have no signs or symptoms. However, if left untreated, some of these infections can cause problems such as infertility and an increased risk of contracting HIV.

key points

•   STIs are sexually transmitted infections that are spread through sexual contact (vaginal, anal,     and oral).
•   Examples of STIs are Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Genital Herpes, HIV, Gentle Warts, and   Trichomonas.
•   Some STIs can be treated with antibiotics (eg, gonorrhea, chlamydia).
•   Some STIs cannot be treated, but the symptoms can be reduced by taking prescription drugs (for   example, herpes, HIV).
  

Types of STIs

There the following types of sexually transmitted infections (STI).

• AIDS (HIV)
• Bacterial Vaginosis (female only)
• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhea
• Hepatitis B
• Herpes Simplex (genital)
•  Lice (genital or pubic)
• Molluscum Contagiosum (genital)
• Syphilis
• Trichomonas Infections
• Warts (genital)
• Yeast infections

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STI prevention:

1.    How to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs):

·         Most STIs are spread by the exchange of body fluids (semen, vaginal fluid or blood) during oral, anal or vaginal sex.

·         They can also be the result of direct contact with any wound during sexual intercourse.

·         Condoms are the only reliable way to prevent most STIs during sex.

2.    Use of condoms:

   ·    Condoms are the only reliable way to prevent most STIs during sex.

   ·   Putting on the condom: (1) Hold the tip of the condom to expel the air. (2) Roll the condom over the erect penis. Do not try to put a condom on a soft penis.

·       How to remove the condom: (1) After having sex, hold the condom while removing the penis. This will prevent the condom from breaking before the penis comes out. (2) The penis should be pulled out when erect to prevent semen (semen) from leaking out of the condom.

   ·   Buy latex, rubber, or plastic condoms. Never use condoms made from animal skins; they can leak.

   ·    If you use a lubricant during sex, make sure it's water-based (such as K-Y Liquid). Do not use petroleum jelly, vegetable oil, or baby oil. These can cause a condom to break.

3.    Actions that do not prevent STIs:

·         Douching (washing the vagina with water or other liquids) or douching after intercourse does not prevent STIs.

·         Diet (when a man removes his penis before ejaculation or "coming") is not a way to prevent STIs or pregnancy.

·         Having an STI once does not prevent you from recurring or any other type.

·         Using other forms of birth control, such as IUDs, birth control pills, implants, or injections does not prevent you from getting an STI.

·         You still need to protect yourself from condoms.

4.    Call your doctor if:

·         Do you have any symptoms that you think could be an STI?

·         You have sex without a condom or the condom breaks during sex. Reason: Emergency contraceptive pills can prevent pregnancy if taken within 72 hours.

·         You are a woman and you are not menstruating and you may be pregnant.

·         Do you have other questions or concerns?

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