STD Prevention
Yes, STDs affect women of every socioeconomic and educational level, age, race, ethnicity, and religion.
STD prevention is your responsibility. Education, self-awareness and self-confidence are keys to maintaining sexual health.
Most sexually active single women believe they are at low risk for contracting STDs, but recent studies say otherwise. According to the research, the group’s risk profiles are similar to women in higher-risk populations.
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are the most important preventable causes of infertility. Untreated, up to 40% of women with chlamydia or gonorrhea will develop pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can lead to infertility and tubal (ectopic) pregnancy and have negative effects on the baby, such as pneumonia, eye infections, blindness, or life threatening blood infection.
Getting the facts about STDs and sexual health is important. We invite you to talk to us today.
One in two sexually active persons will contact an STD by age 25.
Consistent condom use provides substantial protection against the acquisition of many STDs.
Getting the facts about STDs and sexual health is important. We invite you to talk to us today.