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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually transmitted diseases often have no symptoms, but can have serious health consequences if left untreated. If you’ve engaged in unprotected sex or other sexual behavior that puts you at risk, ask your doctor to administer tests for possible STDs so you can get treatment and avoid future complications.

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Types of Diseases

  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
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  • Herpes
  • HPV

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Facts and Stats

Infections known as sexually transmitted diseases get passed from one person to another during sexual contact. Here’s what you need to know.

  • One in four people in the United States—that’s about 110 million people—live with an STD and can pass it on to others.
  • Sexually active 15- to 24-year-olds account for half of the 20 million new STD infections every year.
  • The human papillomavirus vaccine protects women against two of the HPV types that cause 70 percent of all cervical cancer cases.
  • Approximately 1 in every 6 U.S. people aged 14 to 49 has genital herpes.
  • Pregnant women who acquire genital herpes near the time of delivery have a 30 to 50 percent chance of transmitting the virus to their baby.

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Sutter care centers offer girls and boys the three-stage vaccination, protecting them from catching and spreading human papillomavirus.

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Susan Maayah

Susan Maayah, M.D.

Mills-Peninsula Division

If HPV high risk is detected during my PAP smear result, should I get vaccinated? Or is it too late for any benefit of a vaccine? I have been monogamous for the last 10 years. Also, what's the likelihood of getting cancer once HPV is detected?

High-risk HPV detection on a pap smear indicates you are at risk for developing cervical cancer at any point in the future. With a healthy immune system, many women clear this, but sometimes severe cases requir... continue reading  about  If HPV high risk is detected during my PAP smear result, should I get vaccinated? Or is it too late for any benefit of a vaccine? I have been monogamous for the last 10 years. Also, what's the likelihood of getting cancer once HPV is detected?

Ravin Agah

Ravin Agah, M.D., Ph.D.

Palo Alto Foundation Medical Group

What is the relationship between herpes and shingles? I have been diagnosed with herpes, and am experiencing breakouts of pimples/blisters on my arms, legs and chest, made worse by stress and physical activity that makes me sweat. What can be done?

Herpes and shingles are actually caused by two different viruses, from the same family. What we traditionally call "herpes" is caused by herpes simplex. Oral herpes, causing fever blisters and cold sores, is ca... continue reading  about  What is the relationship between herpes and shingles? I have been diagnosed with herpes, and am experiencing breakouts of pimples/blisters on my arms, legs and chest, made worse by stress and physical activity that makes me sweat. What can be done?

Toni J. Brayer

Toni J. Brayer, M.D.

Sutter West Bay Medical Group

When should you tell a potential sex partner about herpes?

Herpes simplex is a very common virus and can break out on any moist surface of the body. A person is contagious when there is an active herpetic lesion, and close contact must be avoided during these times. Th... continue reading  about  When should you tell a potential sex partner about herpes?

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Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, also known as AIDS. HIV/AIDS research seeks ultimately to find a cure for this deadly disease but at the same time also researches methods of prevention and ongoing treatment for those living with the disease.

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Health Advice for Your Sons

Health Advice for Your Sons

HPV can cause genital warts and throat cancer in young men—heed this advice.

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