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Sexually transmitted diseases : your questions answered
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- ISBN: 9781440853166
- ISBN: 1440853169
- ISBN: 9781440853173
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xxvii, 154 pages ; 25 cm. - Publisher: Santa Barbara, California : Greenwood, an imprint of ABC-CLIO, LLC, [2018]
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| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | General information -- Different types of STDs -- Signs, symptoms, and diagnosis -- Treatment and prevention -- Case studies. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
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| Kirtland Community College Library | RA 644 .V4 Q55 2018 | 30775305539224 | General Collection | Available | - |
Sexually Transmitted Diseases : Your Questions Answered
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Table of Contents
Sexually Transmitted Diseases : Your Questions Answered
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Series Foreword | p. xi | |
| Acknowledgments | p. xiii | |
| Introduction | p. xv | |
| Guide to Health Literacy | p. xvii | |
| Common Misconceptions about STDs | p. xxv | |
| Questions and Answers | p. 1 | |
| General Information | p. 3 | |
| 1 | What is an STD? | p. 3 |
| 2 | Is there a difference between an STD and a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? | p. 4 |
| 3 | How many STDs occur in the United States each year? | p. 6 |
| 4 | Which STDs are the most common? | p. 7 |
| 5 | Are there different types of STDs? | p. 8 |
| 6 | Are there different STDs for men and women? | p. 10 |
| 7 | Do STDs only happen to young people? | p. 11 |
| 8 | If I practice anal sex, am I still at risk for STDs? | p. 12 |
| 9 | What are the risks associated with homosexual sex? | p. 14 |
| 10 | Does being transgender affect my chances of contracting an STD? | p. 15 |
| 11 | Can I still get pregnant in the future if I had an STD? | p. 16 |
| 12 | Can an STD be transmitted to my baby if I get pregnant? | p. 18 |
| 13 | If neither one of us has an orgasm, can we still get an STD? | p. 21 |
| 14 | If I had an STD in the past, will it show up on a physical exam or in a blood test later? | p. 22 |
| Different Types of STDs | p. 25 | |
| 15 | What is chlamydia? | p. 25 |
| 16 | What is gonorrhea? | p. 29 |
| 17 | What is trichomoniasis? | p. 33 |
| 18 | What are genital herpes? | p. 35 |
| 19 | What are genital warts? | p. 41 |
| 20 | What is syphilis? | p. 45 |
| 21 | What is Hepatitis B? | p. 52 |
| 22 | What is Hepatitis C? | p. 55 |
| 23 | What is HIV? | p. 59 |
| 24 | What is bacterial vaginosis? | p. 71 |
| 25 | What are "water warts"? | p. 75 |
| 26 | What is chancroid? | p. 78 |
| 27 | What is HPV? | p. 82 |
| 28 | What is pelvic inflammatory disease? | p. 85 |
| 29 | What is mucopurulent cervicitis? | p. 88 |
| 30 | What is lymphogranuloma venereum? | p. 90 |
| 31 | Is a yeast infection an STD? | p. 93 |
| 32 | Can men get a yeast infection? | p. 96 |
| 33 | What are "crabs"? | p. 98 |
| 34 | What are scabies? | p. 101 |
| Signs, Symptoms, and Diagnosis | p. 105 | |
| 35 | Does everyone always develop symptoms of an STD? | p. 105 |
| 36 | What are the most common signs and symptoms of an STD? | p. 106 |
| 37 | Can I be tested for an STD and how? | p. 107 |
| 38 | How soon can I be tested for an STD after having unprotected sex? | p. 108 |
| 39 | Is there a test for every STD? | p. 110 |
| 40 | Can I tell if someone has an STD before having sex with them? | p. 111 |
| Treatment and Prevention | p. 113 | |
| 41 | What should I do if I think I have an STD? | p. 113 |
| 42 | What can happen if an STD isn't treated? | p. 114 |
| 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? | p. 115 |
| 44 | Can I treat an STD on my own naturally or with over-the-Counter medication? | p. 117 |
| 45 | Are STDs preventable? | p. 119 |
| 46 | Does douching after sex minimize my chances of getting an STD? | p. 120 |
| 47 | Do lubricants or spermicides decrease my chances of contracting an STD? | p. 121 |
| 48 | Is there anything I can do through diet, exercise, or taking supplements to minimize my chances of getting an STD? | p. 122 |
| 49 | Can STDs be transmitted through oral sex? | p. 124 |
| 50 | If I have an STD, am I contagious? | p. 126 |
| 51 | Do uncircumcised men transmit STDs more? | p. 128 |
| Case Studies | p. 131 | |
| Glossary | p. 145 | |
| Directory of Resources | p. 147 | |
| Index | p. 151 | |
| About the Author | p. 155 |
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