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Vaginal yeast infection

… use of antibiotics; use of corticosteroid; problems with your immune system; use of birth control pills; pregnancy; … infections are not usually spread during sex. However, if your partner has symptoms, they should also seek treatment. Both men and women can get yeast infections. What are the symptoms? Symptoms of a …

Human papillomavirus HPV infection and genital warts

… HPV infection? Three out of 4 sexually active people will get at least one HPV infection at some time in their lives. The more sexual partners you have, the higher the possibility of getting an HPV … condoms at room temperature Use a new condom every time you have sex. Do not reuse condoms Do not use 2 condoms at …

Pelvic inflammatory disease PID

… not sexually transmitted can also cause PID. To find out if you have PID, you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab … spread? PID is most often caused by STIs. Factors that make getting PID more likely include having: Unprotected sex with …

Chlamydia

… The infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and urethra … as the cervix, and the fallopian tubes. To find out if you have chlamydia, you need to see a health care provider … pneumonia. Chlamydia treatment does not protect you from getting it again. If you are treated and your sex partners …

Gonorrhea

… women, the infection may occur in the rectum (the part of your intestine that ends at the anus), throat and the … tube that carries urine from the bladder). To find out if you have gonorrhea, you need to see a health care provider … not treated. Gonorrhea treatment does not protect you from getting it again. If you are treated and your sexual …

Cervicitis

… or vaginal creams can also cause cervicitis. To find out if you have cervicitis, you must be examined by a health care provider and have lab … fallopian tubes. These infections can lead to difficulty getting pregnant, tubal pregnancies or ongoing pelvic pain. …

Trichomoniasis

… tube that carries urine from the bladder). To find out if you have trichomoniasis, you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests … birth weight. It is also associated with a higher chance of getting and passing HIV, other STIs and an increased risk …

Bacterial vaginosis BV

… when that bacteria over-grows. What are the symptoms? If you have bacterial vaginosis, you may not have any symptoms or you may notice a change in … completing the antibiotics. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice …

Urethritis

… or herpes simplex virus. These cases are seen more in young, sexually active men. Other organisms that are not … and HealthLinkBC File #08l Chlamydia . To find out if you have urethritis, you should be examined by a health care … another cause is identified. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice …

Malaria prevention

… by different Plasmodium species. These tiny parasites can get into your bloodstream and multiply after a bite by an infected … at risk areas.y How can I protect myself from malaria? If you travel to an area at risk of malaria, you need to …