Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Morning After Pill (Plan B) Can be taken if Didn’t use birth control Missed 2-3 pills Condom broke Partner didn’t pull out in time Forced sex 95% effective if taken in 24 hrs 89% effective if taken in 72 hrs Can be taken up to 120 hrs (5 Days) Sold at pharmacy No prescription needed

Fact: 47.4% of students in grades 9-12 have had sexual intercourse 33.7% of students are considered sexually active 38.9% of sexually active students did not protect themselves against pregnancy or STIs by using a condom

No Cure, Medications can help with symptoms but not cure disease Friend For Life Virus No Cure, Medications can help with symptoms but not cure disease Herpes Simplex 1 & 2 1 in 5 Americans over age 12 has genital herpes HIV/AIDS Genital Warts/HPV (50% of men 15+ are infected)

HPV HPV causes 99% of cervical cancers and is seen in many other cancers: 90% of Anal 40-50% of Penile 40% of Vaginal or Vulvar 33-72% oropharyngeal 10% of laryngeal

HPV

Drug resistant strains of STI’s are growing worldwide Bacteria Can be cured with antibiotics Gonorrhea Syphilis Chlamydia Even though there is a cure disease can still cause permanent damage Drug resistant strains of STI’s are growing worldwide

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease

Infertility 1/3 of Infertility problems today are caused by Chlamydial and/or Gonorrheal infections

Syphilis

Infestations Pubic Lice Crabs Scabies

Common Signs Of STI’s Sores, bumps, or blisters near mouth or genitals Burning or pain during urination or bowel movement Flu-like symptoms, fever chills, or aches Swelling in groin area or groin lymph nodes

Females Unusual odor, or discharge from vagina Pelvic pain Burning or itching around vagina Unusual bleeding (not her period) Pain during intercourse Increased severity of menstrual cramps or abnormal period 1 in 4 teen girls are infected with an STD

Males Discharge from penis Pain in testicles Inflammation or pain from the head of the penis USE PROTECTION