One of the most preventable causes of infertility are sexually transmitted diseases.  If left untreated, STD's such as chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause up to 40% of women to develop pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).  PID is a cause of infertility by producing scarring...

One type of sexually transmitted disease is Hepatitis B. This form of hepatitis can be transmitted to non-infected persons in a number of ways and in some cases hepatitis B can result in serious liver damage...

Certainly, it would be great if there were a vaccine available for every disease in the world.  Like with most diseases, most sexually transmitted diseases also do not have vaccines available for them.  The...

What is Syphilis? Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease that is caused by a bacterium known as Treponema Pallidum. Like other sexually transmitted diseases, syphilis is contracted through direct contact with an infected individual. If left untreated,...

A lot of emphasis is placed on the impact of STDs on women and their fertility. Less focus is given to the affect that STDs have on men. With the number of STD infected males rising daily,...

STDs are highly infectious diseases that are spread through sexual contact. With over twenty types of STDs, they are the most common type of infectious disease in the world today. Chlamydia, genital herpes, genital warts, gonorrhea, HIV and syphilis are the most...

STD Overview With the growing incidence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) worldwide, most people have heard of at least some STDs. At the same time, however, most people have limited knowledge about what STDs actually...

Abstinence from oral, vaginal or anal sex is the only certain way of preventing the spread of STDs. However for people who choose to be sexually active, there are ways to minimize the risk of...