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pid without std :: Article Creator Everything You Need To Know About Sexually Transmitted Diseases Sexually transmitted infections can lead to sexually transmitted diseases. Treatment can depend on your diagnosis. Often confused, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) aren't actually the same thing. An infection —which is when bacteria, viruses, or parasites attack the body —comes before a disease. And while an infection may result in zero symptoms, a disease usually always comes with clear signs. Think of it this way: An STD will always start out as an STI. But not all STIs turn into STDs. Now you know the difference between the two, here's the lowdown on the types of STDs that currently exist, how to treat them, and, most importantly, how to prevent them. If an STD starts with a symptomatic STI, you might first experience: pain or discomfort during sexual activi

what std is yellow discharge :: Article Creator What It Means When You Have Yellow-Green Vaginal Discharge © Spukkato/Getty Images Woman with her hands on pelvis Suddenly noticing a change in the color, consistency, or appearance of vaginal discharge may lead to instant panic, but being informed about the meanings and causes of vaginal variations can let you know what's going on before your mind jumps to its own conclusions. Vaginal discharge can change colors, with possible shades including red, white, clear, pink, gray, mauve, yellow, and green (via Healthline). Many times, changes in vaginal discharge color are normal fluctuations in the menstrual cycle and are caused by hormonal adaptations during experiences, like pregnancy. Sometimes, though, the color of your vaginal discharge may be your body sending you a sign that something isn't quite right and you should seek medical attention. Knowing what each color of vaginal discharge represe

free family planning :: Article Creator How To Save For A Family Vacation © Sully Sullivan/Bankrate How to save for a family vacation Family vacations can be costly, and with persistently high inflation, many families are modifying their travel plans or canceling them altogether. According to Bankrate's summer vacation survey, 80 percent of those with summer vacation plans are altering their plans due to inflation. But higher prices don't mean you have to forego a family trip. Instead, consider taking some time to plan in advance and develop strategies to save up enough for your travel destination. Family vacation statistics Auto Car While 63 percent of U.S. Adults say they are taking a summer vacation this year, 80 percent of those are modifying their plans due to inflation. Of those who aren't taking a summer vacation this year, 58 percent say it's because they can't afford it. Inflation was the top-cited reaso

papilloma in mouth :: Article Creator Oral Sex Is Fueling An 'epidemic' Of Throat Cancer, Doctor Warns Symptoms include a persistent sore throat, trouble swallowing or opening the mouth, difficulty moving the tongue and lumps in the mouth, throat and neck.Getty Images/iStockphoto "However, a small number of people are not able to get rid of the infection, maybe due to a defect in a particular aspect of their immune system," writes Mehanna. "In those patients, the virus is able to replicate continuously, and over time integrates at random positions into the host's DNA, some of which can cause the host cells to become cancerous." A UK study discovered that the country's female-only vaccine regimen could significantly reduce HPV-related oropharyngeal cancers. Currently, the HPV vaccine is aimed at preventing reproductive cancers, although the CDC said it does offer protection against the strains of the virus

natural family planning birth control :: Article Creator Birth Control And NFP: What's The Difference? By Frank Pavone, National Director of Priests for Life   Tom and Jane have three children, and have determined that they cannot adequately provide for any more at the present time. They know that artificial means of birth control are morally wrong, and their priest recommended that they use NFP (Natural Family Planning). Yet they do not understand why NFP is OK if birth control is wrong. Don't they amount to the same thing?   Actually, they don't. NFP is very different form other methods of birth control. Here we will give some other reasons -- but first, a word about what NFP is not.   NFP does NOT refer to the so-called "calendar rhythm method," which was based on calendar calculations of a "normal" cycle. NFP, instead, based on direct observations of various signs that occur in a woman's body (chan