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… doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your … to do it. I want to make sure that I have a healthy pregnancy and a healthy baby. Serena, … younger than 25, I need an STI test, because everyone that age has a high risk for getting …
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… person that involves the genitals, the mouth (oral) or the rectum (anal). The more partners … about preventing STIs before having oral, genital or anal sex. Make sure your … They can be used during vaginal, anal or oral sex Internal (“female”) condoms are made …
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… when that bacteria over-grows. What are the symptoms? If you have bacterial vaginosis, you may not have any symptoms or you may notice a change in the … What is the treatment? If you have BV, but no symptoms, treatment is not usually necessary. …
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… containing the bacteria during unprotected oral, vaginal and anal sex. Sometimes a person … so it is important that you do not have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you … spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at …
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… caused by STIs. Factors that make getting PID more likely include having: Unprotected sex … of fluid from the vagina Having to urinate more often Pain or burning feeling when … provider to see if you or your partners need more treatment. How can I reduce my chance of …
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… that carries urine from the bladder). In women, the infection may also occur in the … to others until you complete antibiotic treatment. If you are pregnant, you may pass the … baby may develop pneumonia. Chlamydia treatment does not protect you from getting it …
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… if you have trichomoniasis, you need to see a health care provider and have lab tests done. … for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). See HealthLinkBC File #08c Pelvic inflammatory … the BC Centre for Disease Control (BCCDC) Smart Sex Resource …
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… throughout the world. How is it treated? In healthy people, the bumps will usually go away … concern or to stop them from spreading, a health care provider may use any of the … should only be done in consultation with a health care provider. These medications can …
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… types of HPV cause most cases of genital warts, which are flat or cauliflower-like … What are the symptoms of HPV? Genital warts are a symptom of HPV infection. Genital warts are flat or cauliflower-like bumps that …
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… cause urethritis spread through unprotected oral, vaginal or anal sex. What are the … so it is important that you do not have any oral, vaginal or anal sex for 7 days after you … spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at …