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    • MARCH 11, 2022
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    Can Chlamydia be Misdiagnosed?

    Can Chlamydia be Misdiagnosed?

    Chlamydia is incredibly common. In 2018 alone, the CDC reported over 1.5 million chlamydial infections in the U.S. One of the big problems with chlamydia is that it can be difficult to identify. So can chlamydia be misdiagnosed? Absolutely. Here, we’ll explain everything you need to know about chlamydia, and what you should do if

    • MARCH 3, 2022
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    Can Chlamydia be Dormant and Undetected?

    Can Chlamydia be Dormant and Undetected?

    Many people think that STDs are conspicuous diseases. In other words, they expect STDs to produce a lot of obvious symptoms –– and for those symptoms to appear quickly. Yet, the reality is that it’s impossible to tell if you have an STD immediately after contraction. In fact, lots of people who have STDs never

    • FEBRUARY 25, 2020
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    U.S. Chlamydia Rates by State

    Chlamydia is a common STD and is one of the most common notifiable diseases in the United States. Many people with chlamydia don’t develop symptoms, but those who do may experience genital discharge and pain during urination. Left untreated, chlamydia can cause serious and permanent damage to the reproductive system. The infection can spread into

    • OCTOBER 3, 2019
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    Urethral Irritation & STDs: 5 Things You Need to Know

    Urethral Irritation & STDs: 5 Things You Need to Know

    Pain in the urethra is about as unpleasant a condition as one could imagine. Unfortunately, several common STDs are associated with urethral irritation and urethritis. Urethritis is the condition in which the urethra becomes inflamed or irritated. Millions of Americans contract urethritis every year –– often as a result of STDs. As such, today we’re

    • AUGUST 6, 2019
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    What’s the STD that Causes Cramps and Bloating?

    What’s the STD that Causes Cramps and Bloating?

    STDs can affect nearly every part of the human body. Syphilis rashes may appear on the soles of the feet. And STDs like chlamydia can even cause eye infections. Perhaps unsurprisingly, then, there are several STDs that can cause abdominal pain. What’s the STD that causes cramps and bloating most often? Typically, the two STDs

    • AUGUST 5, 2019
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    7 Causes of Penis Itching After Sex

    7 Causes of Penis Itching After Sex

    Discomfort or itching following sexual intercourse is a common issue that many men experience. The reality is that there are a number of conditions that can contribute to penis itching after sex. Some are relatively minor and can be addressed quickly, while others require medical attention. Today, we’ll examine seven different causes of penis itching

    • JUNE 4, 2019
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    What STD Causes Stomach Pain and Diarrhea?

    What STD Causes Stomach Pain and Diarrhea?

    It’s easy to assume that STDs only affect the genital region. However, certain STDs can affect many different areas of the body. And it’s possible to experience STDs symptoms in the eyes, mouth, on the soles of your feet, the palms of your hands, and within your abdomen. If left untreated, it’s even possible for

    • MARCH 6, 2019
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    Is Irritation After Sex Normal?

    Is Irritation After Sex Normal?

    Many people, both men and women, will experience pain during and/or after sex at some point. However, feeling discomfort after sex isn’t something you should ignore. Rather, itching, burning, and soreness during or after intercourse typically indicates some sort of problem. So while irritation after sex isn’t uncommon, it’s not normal either. Here, we’ll explain

    • FEBRUARY 7, 2019
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    Common Causes of Testicular Pain

    Common Causes of Testicular Pain

    Unexplained pain anywhere on the body is a concerning and upsetting occurrence. But consistent discomfort on, in, or around the testicles is just about unbearable. It’s tough to think about –– let alone discuss. However, testicular pain could indicate a major health problem and even the presence of an STD. As such, if you’ve experienced

    • FEBRUARY 7, 2019
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    Is Male Discharge Normal?

    Is Male Discharge Normal?

    While most symptoms of STDs are subtle, easy-to-overlook, or mild, discharge emanating from the penis is sure to attract attention. Indeed, unexpected penile discharge is enough to alarm anyone. However, male discharge can occur for a number of reasons. And its appearance, consistency, and smell also may also vary on a case-by-case basis. Is male

    • JANUARY 9, 2019
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    STDs and Lower Back Pain: Is there a Connection?

    STDs and Lower Back Pain: Is there a Connection?

    Just about everyone experiences a pain in the back now and again. Indeed, studies suggest that back pain accounts for 264 million lost work days every year. Though most of the time back pain is a fleeting nuisance, it can occasionally be the result of something more sinister. Indeed, certain STDs and conditions caused by

    • JANUARY 8, 2019
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    Can You Have Chlamydia and Gonorrhea at the Same Time?

    Can You Have Chlamydia and Gonorrhea at the Same Time?

    A single STD on its own is a gruesome enough prospect. But what about contracting multiple STDs? Can you have STDs like chlamydia and gonorrhea at the same time? The answer is yes. In fact, it’s fairly commonplace for individuals to carry more than one STD at once. That’s why it’s important for all sexually

    • DECEMBER 13, 2018
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    Does Chlamydia Make You Itch? STDs and Itching

    Does Chlamydia Make You Itch? STDs and Itching

    Itching is one of the most common STD symptoms for both men and women. Indeed, itching can manifest in a number of areas on the body and result from a variety of STDs. So, to address the titular question: does chlamydia make you itch? The short answer is yes, it can. However, just because you’ve

    • DECEMBER 5, 2018
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    The Long Term Effects of Chlamydia in Males Explained

    The Long Term Effects of Chlamydia in Males Explained

    STDs affect men and women differently. One STD that tends to impact the lives of women more than men is chlamydia. It’s worth noting here that women under 25 are most “at risk” for contracting chlamydia statistically, but any sexually active person can get chlamydia. Part of the reason why chlamydia is so prevalent is

    • NOVEMBER 1, 2018
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    Can Chlamydia Go Away Without Treatment?

    Can Chlamydia Go Away Without Treatment?

    STDs are such an odious prospect for some people that they’d rather ignore their existence than get tested –– even when they desperately need to. Alternatively, others believe that because infections like gonorrhea and chlamydia are relatively common, they’re not dangerous. What’s more, some factions seem to think that their immune system will “heal” STDs

    • AUGUST 30, 2018
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    How is Chlamydia Transmitted?

    How is Chlamydia Transmitted?

    If STDs were coffee shops, chlamydia would be Starbucks. In other words, chlamydia is very common. Indeed, chlamydia is the most reported bacterial disease in the US, and the CDC notes roughly 1.5 million chlamydia infections occur every year. Still, a large portion of those infected with chlamydia don’t know they have it and probably

    • JULY 6, 2018
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    Fatal STDs: Which STDs Can Kill You?

    Fatal STDs: Which STDs Can Kill You?

    Uncertainty about your own health and wellness is one of the worst feelings anyone can experience. And unfortunately, STDs are often at the center of that uncertainty. Indeed, unlike other diseases, STDs tend to be shrouded in mystery and the dangers of STDs are often misrepresented. This is particularly bad news for individuals who mistake

    • FEBRUARY 27, 2018
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    Signs and Symptoms of Chlamydia

    Signs and Symptoms of Chlamydia

    If you’ve ever known someone who contracted an STD, chances are it was chlamydia. That’s because chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the USA today. (So technically chlamydia isn’t an STD; it’s an STI.) Indeed, the CDC estimates that around three million people a year contract chlamydia. While that number is certainly

    • JULY 1, 2015
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    R.I. officials say dating apps contributing to rise in STDs

    R.I. officials say dating apps contributing to rise in STDs

    Officials believe online dating services and apps that lead to casual romantic encounters are at least partially to blame for an increase in sexually transmitted diseases in Rhode Island, putting the state in the midst of an emerging debate over how the technology affects public health. With rates of syphilis, gonorrhea, and chlamydia at a

    • OCTOBER 12, 2014
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    The US Is Suffering From An STD Epidemic

    The US Is Suffering From An STD Epidemic

    Infectious diseases seem to come and go, sometimes causing scary outbreaks, while other times seeming to disappear. But some infectious pathogens are always with us, lurking just below the surface of society. With almost 54,000 new cases of STDs each day, its important to protect yourself. If you have had at-risk sex, make sure to

    • JANUARY 27, 2014
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    Vintage STD Pictures

    Here are some great examples of vintage STD pictures. These are very interesting and a great look at views of STDs many years ago. You can view more galleries at Non Profit STD Testing of STD pictures by browsing through the website.  

    • MARCH 14, 2012
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    Few Young Women Get Tested for Chlamydia

    Sexually active young women are not getting tested for chlamydia. This overlooked problem can lead to more serious health concerns later down the road including infertility. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in a new freshly released survey found that 38% of sexually active women and girls were screened for chlamydia in the

    • MARCH 2, 2011
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    Some Mardi Gras Beads To Have Condoms Attached

    Thousands of Mardi Gras beads will be loaded with condoms in Soulard this year.  They’re  part of an   “in your face”  attempt  to fight sexually transmitted diseases  in St. Louis. Those behind the effort told Fox 2 Tuesday night, that it was far from being “over the top”. For one thing, the “condom beads” will

    • JUNE 12, 2010
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    The Most Common STD is Chlamydia

    The microbial condition inside the genital region, chlamydia typically shows hardly any signs and symptoms by any means in females, especially in early periods involving illness. If signs develop, women could detect these within three weeks of exposure to it. Soreness throughout the time of intercourse, vaginal discharge, soreness inside the lower stomach and discomfort

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