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Decision Point You may want to have a say in this decision, or you may simply want to follow your doctor's recommendation. Either way, this information will help you understand what your choices are …
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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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… an STI. Get vaccinated Some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) … an STI. Get vaccinated Some STIs, such as hepatitis A, B and human papillomavirus (HPV) …
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… are not, the bacteria will be able to pass back to you again. What are the symptoms? Some … include: Abnormal discharge from the penis Pain or a burning feeling when urinating … or after sexual intercourse Pain in the lower abdomen Pain during vaginal sex In both …
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… when present, the most common symptoms are: Pain in the lower abdomen (usually both sides) Fever … Pain or burning feeling when urinating Lower back pain Nausea or vomiting What are the …
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… sex partners are not, the bacteria could pass back to you again. What are the symptoms? … may cause discharge from the anus, rectal pain, mucous with stools, painful bowel … or after sexual intercourse Pain in the lower abdomen Pain during vaginal sex …
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… in amount and/or colour (often whitish-yellow, frothy) fluid from the vagina Itching, … redness and/or soreness of the genitals Pain or a burning feeling when urinating or … could stay in your body or may be passed back to you or your partner(s) and cause …
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… of the lesion or bump Medication – the use of oral medications and creams to treat molluscum … spread of many STIs during vaginal, anal and oral sex. Condoms are less effective at … the vagina/internal genitals or anus during oral sex. It can also be called a latex …
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101a Sexually Transmitted Infections Series What is HPV infection? HPV is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It is a family of over 100 types of viruses that can infect …
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… redness or swelling at the tip of the penis Pain or burning feeling when urinating Itching … pills. For effective treatment, carefully follow the treatment instructions and, if you … could stay in your body or may be passed back to you or your partner(s). It could cause …
