1. Sexually transmitted diseases

2. Frequency of STD’s
50% by age 30-35

3. Chlamydia Most common bacterial STD in US
Often no symptoms in men and women
Female symptoms
Urethritis, cervicitis
PID
Male Burning urination

4. Increasing risk for women & chlamydia
Oral contraceptives
Douching

5. Syphilis - Cause
Treponema Pallidium

6. Syphilis - symptoms
Primary stage - Painless sore

7. Syphilis - symptoms
Primary stage - Painless sore

8. Syphilis - symptoms
Primary stage - Painless sore

9. Syphilis - symptoms
Secondary stage - skin rash

10. Syphilis - symptoms Third (Tertiary) stage No symptoms
Death or blindness

11. Latent syphilis passed on to the fetus:

12. Gonorrhea
Bacterial infection

13. Gonorrhea
Symptoms
Burning urination
Cloudy discharge

14. Gonorrhea “Short-arm “ inspection
“milking” penis for suspicious discharge

15. Gonorrhea - diagnosis

16. Herpes photos http://www.herpesrx.com/herpes_pictures-2.html

17. Herpes 20% - 25% of population infected Type I & II
Oral herpes transmitted through kissing
Transmitted during asymptomatic periods
Will not pass through latex condoms

18. Herpes symptoms Prodromal symptoms Regular symptoms Itching or burning
Blisters

19. Herpes - Blisters

20. Pubic lice
Symptoms
Itching in the pubic area

21. Pubic Lice
Treatment

22. Genital Warts
Most prevalent STD in the U.S.
Virus

23. HIV Incubation period Avoiding HIV 8 - 11 years Avoid IV drugs
Avoid anal intercourse
Avoid intercourse during menstruation
Avoid male or female prostitutes

24. Safer Sex Tell partner about your previous sexual history
Carry & use latex condoms every time
Use a water based lubricant (e.g.” KY”)
Oil based lubricants damage latex condoms
Use spermicidal foams, jellies or creams
Some spermicides kill some STD germs
Apply inside the tip of the condom
Applyinside the vagina

25. STD’s and the Pill
Being on the pill increases your chances of getting a disease from an infected partner to almost 100%

26. General Vaginal Infections increase due to:
Douching frequently
Antibiotics
Nylon pantyhose (no cotton crotch)