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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

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Over 25 diseases are spread through sex. Overall, Asian Americans tend to have lower STD rates than other groups. But, like some other groups, there was an increase in the number of cases of syphilis in Asian Americans between 2000 and 2004.

STDs are more easily passed from men to women. And many STDs have no symptoms. If you're having sex, get tested for STDs.

Publications

1.   Chlamydia - This fact sheet briefly describes the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, possible complications, prevention, and current research on chlamydia infections. Other topics covered include effects on pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and effects of chlamydia on newborns.

   http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/chlamydia/

2.   Frequently Asked Questions - Sexually Transmitted Diseases - This fact sheet explains in clear language what a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) is and why these diseases can pose problems to women's health. It lists common STDs affecting women and describes their symptoms, explains how doctors test for STDs, and explains how women can protect themselves from ever contracting an STD. This fact sheet also provides a list of resources that offer more information on STDs.

   http://www.womenshealth.gov/faq/stdsgen.htm

3.   Genital Herpes - This fact sheet describes the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, possible complications, prevention, and current research on genital herpes. Other topics covered include re-occurrence and effects on the transmission of HIV/AIDS.

   http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/healthscience/healthtopics/genital_herpes/default.htm

4.   Gonorrhea - This fact sheet briefly describes gonorrhea with information on prevention, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, what can happen if it goes untreated, and complications for pregnant women and newborns.

   http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/gonorrhea/default.htm

5.   Human Papillomavirus and Genital Warts - This fact sheet briefly describes the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, possible complications, and prevention of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and genital warts.

   http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/genitalWarts/default.htm

6.   Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Tutorial - This online tutorial gives information to the general public about sexually transmitted diseases.

   http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/tutorials/sexuallytransmitteddiseases/htm/index.htm...

7.   STDs and Pregnancy - This on-line fact sheet answers common questions that a pregnant woman may have about sexually transmitted diseases. Some topics that are discussed are becoming infected with an STD, STD trends in pregnant women, and treatments for STDs in pregnant women.

   http://www.cdc.gov/std/STDFact-STDs&Pregnancy.htm

8.   STDs Today - This on-line publication provides a detailed review of important STD infections affecting people in the United States. For each disease, this publication provides an overview of key issues, risk groups, and basic statistics.

   http://www.cdcnpin.org/scripts/std/std.asp

9.   Syphilis - This fact sheet briefly describes the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of syphilis. The effects of the disease in pregnant women are also discussed.

   http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/healthscience/healthtopics/syphilis/default.htm

10. Asian American and Pacific Islander Women's Health: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI's) (Copyright © University of Michigan) - This fact sheet provides information on sexually transmitted infections and how they impact the Asian American and Pacific Islander community.

    http://www.sph.umich.edu/apihealth/2005/sti2.html

11. STIs: Learn How to Protect Yourself (Copyright © AAFP) - This on-line publication provides information on how to protect yourself from getting a sexually transmitted infection. An STI -- short for sexually transmitted infection-- is an infection you can get by having sex.

    http://www.familydoctor.org/handouts/275.html

12.   Teen Sexual Activity, Pregnancy, and Childbearing among Asians and Pacific Islanders in the United States (Copyright © The National Campaign to Prevent Teen Pregnancy) - This publication provides statistics related to teen pregnancy and childbearing rates among Asians and Pacific Islanders. It also discusses their rates of contraceptive use.

    http://www.teenpregnancy.org/resources/reading/pdf/apifactsheet.pdf

Organizations

1.   CDC National Prevention Information Network
2.   National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, NIH, HHS
3.   Office of Minority Health Resource Center (OMHRC), OMH, OPHS, OS, HHS
4. American Social Health Association
5. National Asian Women's Health Organization

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Current as of December 2007