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What is STD Frequency in Men?

Posted By Elissa White on Wednesday, April 4, 2012 9:20:34 PM America/Chicago

It’s no secret that sexually active men are susceptible to STDs, but exactly what is the STD frequency rate in men? In a nutshell, it various by STD. In fact, there are some STDs that are more common in women, and some STDs that are more common in men.

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Top Three Benefits of STD Testing

Posted By Elissa White on Tuesday, April 3, 2012 1:17:28 PM America/Chicago

Like exercise or taking your vitamins, STD testing is good for your health.  There are hundreds of reasons why STD testing is important, but here are the top three:

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San Francisco Reports Rise in STDs

Posted By Elissa White on Monday, March 26, 2012 1:52:07 PM America/Chicago

San Francisco recently reported a spike in STD cases, causing concerns among officials with the San Francisco Health Department. 

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Test Me, I’m Irish! Save $10 on STD Testing Today with Coupon Code “IRISH”

Posted By Elissa White on Thursday, March 15, 2012 11:35:39 AM America/Chicago

Too much fun this St. Patrick's Day? GetSTDtested is offering all lads and lassies $10 off STD testing.

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How to Avoid Genital Herpes Symptoms

Posted By Maurie Backman on Friday, March 9, 2012 10:14:52 AM America/Chicago

Is there a way to definitively avoid genital herpes, symptoms and all? Of course there is: It’s called abstinence.

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Epididymitis: Among the More Extreme Gonorrhea Symptoms

Posted By Maurie Backman on Wednesday, February 29, 2012 3:30:42 PM America/Chicago

Gonorrhea symptoms can vary in terms of the discomfort they cause. But when it comes to painful gonorrhea symptoms that can truly impact one’s quality of life, there’s nothing like epididymitis.

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How Bad Do HIV Symptoms Get Without Treatment?

Posted By Maurie Backman on Friday, February 10, 2012 9:45:06 AM America/Chicago

While early HIV symptoms may not be so bad, over time, the disease can have a huge impact on your immune system and significantly impact your quality of life.

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Older Women More Willing to Risk Chlamydia Symptoms

Posted By Maurie Backman on Friday, February 10, 2012 9:43:20 AM America/Chicago

Since the risk of getting pregnant decreases with age, many women in their 40s and above aren’t as vigilant about using condoms because they don’t have to worry about becoming pregnant. But while the risk for pregnancy may decrease, the risk of facing chlamydia symptoms increases.

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How to Manage Your HIV Symptoms Naturally

Posted By Maurie Backman on Thursday, February 9, 2012 8:21:43 AM America/Chicago

Though medical intervention is essential when it comes to managing HIV on a long-term basis, if you’ve been experiencing HIV symptoms, you should know that there are certain things you can do to minimize their impact.

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Adults Aged 45 to 64 Experiencing More Syphilis Symptoms

Posted By Maurie Backman on Thursday, February 9, 2012 8:19:32 AM America/Chicago

Syphilis is making an unwanted comeback among adults aged 45 to 64. Infection rates among 45 to 64 year-olds have almost tripled over the past decade.

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HIV Symptoms Are Hard to Spot

Posted By Maurie Backman on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 9:19:08 AM America/Chicago

One of the scariest things about HIV is that it doesn’t always produce severe symptoms from the get-go. This is a problem for several reasons.

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More Seniors Experiencing Gonorrhea Symptoms

Posted By Maurie Backman on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 9:16:34 AM America/Chicago

A fair amount of sexually active people in their teens, 20s, and 30s have had their share of gonorrhea symptoms. But adults aged 50 to 90 are apparently growing increasingly familiar with gonorrhea symptoms due to first-hand experience.

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Preventing Chlamydia Symptoms

Posted By Maurie Backman on Wednesday, February 8, 2012 9:13:42 AM America/Chicago

The only way to prevent chlamydia symptoms from impacting your quality of life is to steer clear of the disease in the first place.

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What Early HIV Symptoms Look Like

Posted By Maurie Backman on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 8:43:12 AM America/Chicago

If you’ve recently had unprotected sex and are experiencing symptoms such as fever, sore throat, and swollen glands, it could be that you’ve managed to contract HIV.

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Will I Need Treatment for My Hepatitis B Symptoms?

Posted By Maurie Backman on Tuesday, February 7, 2012 8:31:46 AM America/Chicago

B symptoms can be mild or more extreme depending on the nature of your condition. While treatment is available to alleviate the discomfort associated with Hepatitis B symptoms, you may not actually need it.

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