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Meta Description How much do you know about preventing STIs? Our experienced Round Rock obgyns provide support, confidential diagnosis and treatment.
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The dos and don’ts of preventing STIs
World Aids Day on December 1 serves as a reminder that you need to understand the dos and don’ts of preventing STIs. Our Round Rock obgyns are always available to answer questions and provide confidential diagnosis and treatment for women who are concerned about STIs.
STIs, or sexually transmitted infections, are transmitted through sexual contact. Millions of people contract an STI each year. In addition to HIV/AIDs, women may …show more content…
Frequent use of spermicides can increase your risk of contracting HIV.
• DO limit the number of sexual partners you have, and try to find partners who also limit their partners. Having fewer partners reduces your risk.
• DO talk with your partner about his or her sexual history, including testing for STIs.
• DON’T engage in social behaviors such as drinking excessively or using recreational drugs that can impair your judgment and lead to unprotected sex.
• DON’T engage in sexual practices such as rough sexual intercourse or anal sex that can lead to tears in the skin. Tears or breaks increase your risk for STIs.
• DO talk with our Round Rock obgyns about preventing STIs with certain vaccinations. Women age 26 and under benefit from the HPV vaccine against the human papilloma virus. Women should also talk with our physicians about the hepatitis B vaccine.
Preventing STIs begins with you. Learning more about prevention, risk factors, your body and your partner’s history are vital components of prevention. Our Round Rock obgyns can help you take charge of your sexual health. For more information, diagnosis or treatment, contact
Meta Description How much do you know about preventing STIs? Our experienced Round Rock obgyns provide support, confidential diagnosis and treatment.
Meta Title (70 cap) Preventing STIs – Dos and Don’ts – Advice for Women - Round Rock Obgyns
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The dos and don’ts of preventing STIs
World Aids Day on December 1 serves as a reminder that you need to understand the dos and don’ts of preventing STIs. Our Round Rock obgyns are always available to answer questions and provide confidential diagnosis and treatment for women who are concerned about STIs.
STIs, or sexually transmitted infections, are transmitted through sexual contact. Millions of people contract an STI each year. In addition to HIV/AIDs, women may …show more content…
Frequent use of spermicides can increase your risk of contracting HIV.
• DO limit the number of sexual partners you have, and try to find partners who also limit their partners. Having fewer partners reduces your risk.
• DO talk with your partner about his or her sexual history, including testing for STIs.
• DON’T engage in social behaviors such as drinking excessively or using recreational drugs that can impair your judgment and lead to unprotected sex.
• DON’T engage in sexual practices such as rough sexual intercourse or anal sex that can lead to tears in the skin. Tears or breaks increase your risk for STIs.
• DO talk with our Round Rock obgyns about preventing STIs with certain vaccinations. Women age 26 and under benefit from the HPV vaccine against the human papilloma virus. Women should also talk with our physicians about the hepatitis B vaccine.
Preventing STIs begins with you. Learning more about prevention, risk factors, your body and your partner’s history are vital components of prevention. Our Round Rock obgyns can help you take charge of your sexual health. For more information, diagnosis or treatment, contact