The first step in securing your sexual health is having the right knowledge.
In this two-part blog series, we are defining some of the key terms you should know when it comes to STDs, starting with the beginning of the alphabet.
Archive for the 'gonorrhea' Category
03
Nov
STD Dictionary: Letters A Through M
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26
May
What States are Struggling Most with STD-Related Deaths?
STDs are a problem in every state, but a recent publication from the Centers for Disease Control suggests that certain states are seeing particularly high numbers of deaths from STDs. By becoming familiar with which STDs are causing problems in particular regions, it’s possible for public health agencies to craft appropriate response and prevention programs. Such information can also help the public be aware of outbreaks in their area so they can better protect themselves.
Here are the states and regions in which STDs seem to be the biggest problem.
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05
May
Arizona’s Retired Population Faces Rising STD Rates
Arizona may be known for sunny days, but there’s a cloud hanging over the state: rising STD rates among senior citizens.
We’ve written before about increasing STD rates among this population, and we’re updating you on the specifics about senior citizens and STDs in Arizona.
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29
Dec
2013 STD Report Released
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently released the 2013 STD Report detailing the prevalence of STDs in America.
Here’s what you need to know about US STD trends and how the details have changed approaches to STD prevention.
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11
Dec
Why Women are More at Risk of Lasting STD effects
While the effects of STDs can have major impacts on both men and women, ranging from scarring to infertility to even death, females are a little more at risk of these harmful effects if their STDs aren’t treated.
In fact, in the US alone, untreated STDs cause infertility in 24,000 women each year. Infant death occurs in 40% of all pregnant women with untreated syphilis. And untreated chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease in women, escalating to more long-term reproductive system damage in some cases — while in men, the symptoms and effects are mild if they even occur.
Here’s why women are more likely to let their STDs go untreated — and thus why they’re more likely to experience longer-term impacts of STDs.
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17
Nov
Strain of Antibiotic-Resistant Gonorrhea Found in Australia
Doctors in Australia have uncovered a troubling strain of gonorrhea which appears to be resistant to traditional antibiotics.
What does this mean for STD treatment? ARCpoint Labs has the details.
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04
Nov
There are 110 Million STDs Circulating. Don’t Catch One of Them!
You may have heard the familiar statistic from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) — there are 20 million new cases of STDs each year. But there’s a more startling figure, revealing that the number of infections out there at any given moment is much higher — a staggering 110 million!
This number is soaring because many STDs can persist without symptoms, so people aren’t able to pursue the right treatment or preventative measures, and end up inadvertently spreading the disease.
Here’s what you need to know about protecting yourself from three common STDs.
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13
Oct
STDs & Pregnancy: Risks & Treatment
October marks two special designations for expectant mothers: Pregnancy & Infant Loss Awareness Month and the Campaign for Healthier Babies Month.
To promote education about these important topics, ARCpoint Labs is sharing how having STDs during pregnancy can affect a child’s health.
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25
Aug
How Soon Should I Get an STD Test After Unprotected Sex?
Since having unprotected sex is an STD risk factor, it’s important that you pursue STD testing after you’ve done the deed.
This doesn’t mean you should beeline to the lab the morning after, though. There are many factors that affect the STD testing window including:
- How the STD test works – is it identifying the STD-causing pathogen or your immune system’s response to it?
- What STD test you use – certain tests detect STDs more quickly
- How healthy your immune system is – whether you’ve been exposed to an STD previously, in particular
- The incubation period for the STD in question
- How the disease works – whether the STD is viral, bacterial, fungal, and parasitic
Here are our guidelines on STD test detection windows.
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21
Aug
Can a Shot Protect Your Sexual Health? Here’s the Scoop on STD Vaccines
Abstinence. Condoms. STD testing.
All of these are tried and true ways to lower STD rates. And soon, new STD vaccines will make an appearance on this list.
Here’s what you need to know about the immunizations that can protect you from STDs.
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