2-19-08 Notes Sexual Health- Women o See a gynecologist by age 18, even if you're sexually active. o Pelvic exam (including PAP test) o Breast exam o Medical history Mens Sexual Health o Testicular cancer Most common in men between ages 15-35 90% curable Symptoms Small lump &quot;thick&quot; area Sexually Transmitted Diseases or Infections o 1 in 5 Americans has an STD right now o 1 in 4 MSU students will get an STD while attending MSU o 2/3 of cases are in people under age 25 o The more partners, the greater the risk Risk of STD Infection o Highest Anal Intercourse (receiver) Vaginal Intercourse (receiver) Anal Intercourse (insertive) Vaginal Intercourse (insertive) o Not at risk of contracting an STD.. If you've never had sex You are in a monogamous relationship o You are at risk You have sex You do not use a condom You do not have regular STD checkups You have had more then one partner You have shared needles to inject drugs Symptoms o Discharge o Frequent Urination o Flu-like symptoms o Sore, rash, lump, pimple or blister in genital area o Abdominal or genital achiness or pain o Sterility Reducing your risk o Abstinence o Limit your partners o Communicate with your partners o Always use a barrier method o Use a lubricant o Don't have sex if you're drunk or high o Be observant o Substitute low-risk behaviors o Wash your hands and genital area o Urinate o Get checked o Be faithful What can happen if you have an STD and don't get treated? o You can pass it to your partner o You can become very ill o You might not be able to have children o You could die o You could wish you were dead Three types of STD's o Bacterial Can be cured Symptoms Discharge Irritation, burning, itching Pain or burning during urination Pain or burning during intercourse STDS Chlamydia Candida-Yeast infection o Candidiasis o Thrush o Monilia Gardnerella o Bacterial Vaginosis o &quot;BV&quot; Gonorrhea o &quot;the clap&quot; Urinary Tract Infection o &quot;UTI&quot; o &quot;Urethitis&quot; o Cystitis o &quot;Honeymoon Cystitis&quot; o Parasitic can be cured Symptoms Itching Irritation Secondary infection STDS <a href="/keyword/pubic-lice/" >pubic lice</a> Trichomoniasis Scabies o Viral Swollen Glands Diarrhea STDS HIV o AIDS HBV o HPV o o o HSV o o o o Human Immunodeficiency Virus Hepatitis B Virus Human papilloma Virus Genital Warts Condyloma <a href="/keyword/herpes-simplex-virus/" >herpes <a href="/keyword/simplex-virus/" >simplex virus</a> </a> es Herpes 1-oral Herpes 2- Genital Herpes zoster Shingles Chicken Pox Varicella