1. SEX & STDs

2. Sexually Transmitted Diseases! If You are a PLAYER? Then You are AT RISK! Are not a joking matter! Have serious consequences!

3. Facts about STDs STDs = Sexually Transmitted Diseases Acquired thru intimate sexual contact (vaginal, anal or oral sex) with infected person Very contagious diseases Not acquired from hugging

4. Symptoms of STDs May not have any! Burning when urinating Discharge from genitals Sores, bumps, blisters in genital area Itching in or around genitals Bleeding or cramps (between periods)

5. Not all STDs have sores that can be seen! If you’re sexually active, you’re at risk! It make take YEARS for symptoms to appear!

6. Examples of STDs Gonorrhea Chlamydia HIV and AIDS Syphilis Genital Herpes Genital Warts

7. Gonorrhea (“Clap”) Signs & Symptoms: Discharge from genitals Burning or pain with urination Lower abdomen pain Bleeding between periods Swollen Bartholin’s Gland Fever (late in disease)

8. Gonorrhea (“Clap”) Complications: Infertility Urinary obstruction Pharyngitis Eye infection Arthritis Congestive Heart Failure DEATH!

9. STDs & Teens If you are having sex…YES! Are you really at risk? In 2002, Texas had over 35,000 cases of Gonorrhea & Chlamydia in kids under age 19!

10. Chlamydia Signs & Symptoms: Sometimes none Testicular or abdominal pain Painful urination Pain, burning or itching of genitals Discharge from genitals Swollen Bartholin’s Gland Fever (late in disease)

11. Chlamydia Complications: Infertility Eye infection Arthritis Liver problems Heart problems DEATH to fetus during pregnancy!

12. Gonorrhea & Chlamydia STDs are contageous! Must tell your partner! You must get treatment! Partner must get treatment too!

13. Syphilis Signs & Symptoms: Painless chancre (ulcer) Skin rash (hands & feet) Multiple warty ulcers Swollen inguinal glands Hair loss Flu-like symptoms Continues to progress

14. Syphilis Complications: Damage to heart & brain, vision & hearing, bones & joints CNS disease Paralysis Seizures Mental changes!

15. Abstinence = not having sex Is the BEST Protection from STDs! Is the BEST Gift you can give your future husband or wife!

16. Genital Herpes Signs & Symptoms: Painful sores (weep, scab over, heal) Swollen glands Low-grade fever Body aches

17. Genital Herpes Complications: Contagious between outbreaks Occurs again and again Life-long infection Pregnant women can pass to baby during delivery

18. Sex + Alcohol + Drugs = A DANGEROUS COMBINATION!

19. Condyloma (“Genital Warts”) Signs & Symptoms: Warts on external genitalia, vagina, penis, anus Warts on nose and mouth Itching Irritation Bleeding

20. STDs & Popularity STDs will not help you become popular!

21. HIV and AIDS Spread by: Infected person Thru sex, blood, needles or syringes Drugs, piercings, tattoos THERE IS NO CURE FOR HIV OR AIDS!

22. HIV and AIDS Signs & Symptoms: Flu-like syndrome Sometimes none May look healthy & feel fine! Weakens immune system Body has no defense against disease & infection DEATH!

23. Prevention of STDs Abstinence = 100% ALWAYS use CONDOM! Limit Number of Sex Partners Don’t combine Drugs, Alcohol, Sex

24. Concerned you might have an STD? Tell Your Parents! See a Doctor! Go to County Health Clinic! Ask For Help ASAP!

25. ABCs of STDs A = ABSTINENCE = 100% protection! B = BEST Protection is to PROTECT Yourself! C = CONTAGEOUS with many complications: pain, arthritis, infertility, pregnancy problems, heart problems, cancer, DEATH!

26. STDs = Preventable! Be Smart! Talk to Your Parents! Make a Good Choice!

27. STD Post-Quiz Now that you’ve read all about prevention of STDs, close this & take our Post-Quiz & see how much you’ve learned!

28. Resources STDs lecture notes courtesy of S. Michelle Thornblade, PA-C Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Sexually transmitted diseases treatment guidelines 2002. MMWR 2002:51 (No. RR-6). Texas Department of Health, 1100 W. 49 th St., Austin, TX 78756-3199 Planned Parenthood, 810 Seventh Ave., New York, NY 10019, www.teenwire.com Griffith’s 5 Minute Clinical Consult, 2003 Edition. Photos courtesy of Deborah Jalbert, MBA, PA-C