Young Women and Chlamydia

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 and Fertility

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...

Getting Tested for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea

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...

Chlamydia And Gonorrhea

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...

HIV Transmission Other Than Intercourse

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...

HIV And AIDS – Information For Teens

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...

The Test

Remember taking the test doesn't protect you from the virus. It only shows your HIV status at the time of your testing. How Often To Test Although the HIV virus shows up in most people within 3 months...

HIV Drug Cocktail

The HIV drug cocktail is a three-drug combination of anti-retroviral medications used to interrupt the replication of the HIV virus. If any of these terms are unfamiliar to you, here is the breakdown in a...