The last thing you want to think about when you’re pregnant is complications from an STD, but the reality is that a combination like gonorrhea and pregnancy is something that you need to understand. Many women...

Previously known as "the clap," gonorrhea is actually a very common sexually transmitted disease (STD). In fact, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimate that there are 700,000 new cases of gonorrhea each year,...

Chlamydia Overview Chlamydia is the most commonly occurring sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States. Caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis, Chlamydia is transmitted through oral, genital or anal sex, affecting both men women....

Chlamydia Overview Chlamydia is the most commonly occurring sexually transmitted disease (STD) or sexually transmitted infection (STI) in the United States. It is named after the bacteria Chlamydia Trachomatis. Both men and women can be infected by...

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and that their highest rates of incidence occur among teenagers. The good news is that both...

The most commonly diagnosed STDs in the world today are Chlamydia and Gonorrhea. Fortunately, both of these STDs can be cured, without leaving any serious damage-if they are detected early enough and treated on time. Find out...

There are many ways HIV can be contracted besides sexual intercourse. Most of them involve some kind of contact with the bodily fluid of an HIV-infected individual, since this is how the virus is carried. Bodily fluids...

Most teens don't realize how vulnerable they are to HIV infections and STDs. The media and society has allowed HIV to be surrounded by many myths and misconceptions. The frightening reality is that with the...