MAIN Health Diseases Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Despite the proliferation of public service announcements and awareness campaigns, and a more educated teen population, sexually transmitted diseases are still not under control.

Incidence of curable STDs worldwide - excluding AIDS - remains at more than 300 million cases per year.

Ultimately preventable, common STDs - like chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, syphilis and AIDS - are dangerous when untreated.

Around the Web, find out more about the risks of sexually transmitted diseases as well as facts & information on causes, prevention and treatment ....

Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Information on the most prevalent diseases - herpes, gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis - in a well researched, factual manner. Real risks and long term health effects are covered along withh symptoms, causes and treatments. Good links to other sites.

Society of Sexual Health Advisors - UK & Ireland based organization with links to UK Health Protection Agency. Warning! Some of the language and photos used are sexually explicit.

STD Prevention - The best way to avoid sexually transmitted diseases is the obvious - avoid sex. There are other means of prevention besides abstinence and they are discussed here.

Royal Adelaide Hospital Sexually Transmitted Diseases Services - This site has sections for patients, professionals, medical students and young people. Plenty of good information and links to much more.

International Union Against Sexually Transmitted Infections - The information is divided into sections for patients, professionals, medical students and young people. Trends and facts are the focus along with prevention and treatment

4 Women - Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Focus on women's concerns about STDs - what they are, how to avoid them and what to do if you find that you have one.

also see -> Teens & Sexuality | Teen Pregnancy | Sex & Society

This information is intended as reference and not as medical advice.
All treatment decisions should be made by medical professionals.