2007 Women's Health Daybook: It's Your Time! 12 Months to a Healthier You
Protecting Your Reproductive System
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Did you know that your reproductive system is one of the most fragile systems of your body? It can easily get infected or injured. If it does, you might have long-term health problems. Taking simple steps to prevent getting or spreading HIV/AIDS and other sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) will help protect you and your loved ones. An STD is an infection or disease that you get by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who already has an STD. STD definitions and symptoms start on page 81.
Some STDs can be "silent," which means you do not show any signs of infection, illness, or disease. Others can have mild to severe symptoms. Get regular checkups for STDs, even if you do not have any symptoms.
Protecting your reproductive system also means having control over if and when you become pregnant. But choosing which type of birth control to use is not easy. Learn what types of birth control are available. Talk with your doctor or nurse to help you choose among the options.
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Current as of February 2007
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