Sti And Mental Health Test

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What are some forms of contraception?

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Condoms, pills, contraceptive implant, injection, diaphragm, EHC (the morning after pill), Intrauterine device, male and female sterilisation.

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What is Chlamydia?

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Chlamydia is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) that can affect women and men. If left untreated, chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) in women, which can lead to chronic pain and infertility. Chlamydia may have no symptoms. It can be easily treated with antibiotics.

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What are Genital Warts?

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Genital warts are one of the most common sexually transmissible infections (STIs). They are caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Condoms reduce the risk of HPV transmission and an effective vaccine is available. The types of HPV that cause visible genital warts do not progress to cervical cancer. Treatment removes the visible wart, but not the virus.

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What is Genital Herpes?

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Genital herpes is a common sexually transmissible infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV1 or HSV2). The virus can be spread during vaginal, oral or anal sex. Cold sores on the mouth can cause genital infection during oral sex. Pregnant women with genital herpes should discuss this with their doctor.

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What is Gonorrhoea?

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a common sexually transmissible infection that affects men and women. It can cause pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility in women. Gonorrhoea may not cause symptoms in women. Symptoms in men may include a burning sensation while passing urine. Can be treated with antibiotics.

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What is HIV/AIDS?

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The human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV is spread in a number of ways including having sex without a condom, and sharing needles and other injecting equipment. Early testing for HIV helps people to stay healthy and reduces the spread of infection in the community. There is no vaccine or cure but medication can manage HIV-related illnesses and AIDS.

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What is Syphilis?

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Syphilis is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) that can be easily treated. Syphilis may have no symptoms, so regular sexual health check-ups are recommended for people at risk. Currently, these include men who have sex with men, and people who have sex in countries where there are high rates of syphilis. Condoms and dams reduce the risk.

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What is pubic lice?

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Pubic lice (Phthirus pubis), or crab lice, infest pubic hair. They can also sometimes affect the hair of the armpit, eyebrows, eyelashes, beard and torso. Pubic lice are usually sexually transmitted through direct skin-to-skin contact. Lice infestation causes no serious harm, but is a warning that you should be tested for other sexually transmissible infections (STIs).

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What is Hepatitis C?

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Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus that causes inflammation of the liver. It is commonly spread through sharing unsterile needles, syringes and other injecting drug equipment. There is currently no vaccine to prevent hepatitis C infection, but treatment is effective for some people. When the initial infection lasts for more than six months, it is called chronic hepatitis C, which may lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer.

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What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease?

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Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) occurs when an infection spreads from the vagina to the cervix, the endometrium (lining of the uterus) and the fallopian tubes. The infection is usually sexually transmitted. PID can lead to scarring of the fallopian tubes and infertility. Treatment may include antibiotics.

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What is Trichomoniasis?

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Trichomoniasis is a sexually transmissible infection (STI) caused by the organism trichomonas vaginalis. Vaginal discharge may be accompanied by burning and itching. Men usually do not develop symptoms, but they may be the carriers of the infection. Trichomoniasis during pregnancy may lead to low birth weight babies and prematurity.