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… spread? PID is most often caused by STIs. Factors that make getting PID more likely include having: Unprotected sex with … sides) Fever (greater than 38℃ /100.4℉) Pain deep inside during vaginal sex Abnormal vaginal bleeding or spotting … (infertility) Increased chance of an ectopic or tubal pregnancy - where a fertilized egg attaches to the fallopian …
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… of the genitals Pain or a burning feeling when urinating or during sex For men symptoms can include: Unusual fluid from … birth weight. It is also associated with a higher chance of getting and passing HIV, other STIs and an increased risk … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …
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… organ transplant or blood transfusion - this is very rare Pregnancy and toxoplasmosis If you are pregnant or thinking … severity of the disease as the child grows. How can I avoid getting toxoplasmosis? You can avoid getting toxoplasmosis by following this advice: If you have …
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… spread? HPV spreads by skin-to-skin contact. This can be during oral, vaginal or anal sex, or during any other sexual … sexual partners you have, the higher the possibility of getting an HPV infection. What are the symptoms of HPV? … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …
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… through sexual contact. If the virus is transmitted during sex, the bumps are usually found on the abdomen, … skin-to-skin contact with an infected person is at risk of getting infected. While molluscum contagiosum is most common … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Animal skin condoms can help prevent …
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… another cause is identified. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice … (“female”) condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Lambskin and sheepskin condoms can help …
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… for 7 days to kill the lice. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice … and female condoms help prevent the spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less … are the best types of condoms to use to help prevent pregnancy and STIs. (Animal skin condoms can help prevent …
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… changing condoms or washing toys may also pass the virus. During a primary first outbreak, it is possible to pass the … is less likely. Women who have an active outbreak in late pregnancy can pass the infection to their baby during a … HIV) A healthy lifestyle, such as a good diet, getting enough sleep and rest, exercise, and reducing stress …
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… of blood on them From a pregnant person to their baby, during pregnancy or birth What are the symptoms? Most people who … nipple or areola is cracked or bleeding. How can I prevent getting or passing HCV? There is no vaccine available for …
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… history of certain risk factors such as: early delivery or pregnancy complications linked to infection, such as … completing the antibiotics. How can I reduce my chance of getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI)? Practice … help prevent the spread of many STIs, including HIV, during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less …
