Cervical Cancer
WHAT IS CERVICAL CANCER? Cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer found in women. Cervical cancer is a disease that develops in the tissue of the lower part of the uterus called the cervix, which protrudes into the vagina. The Pap test is used to collect cells for study under a mi...
WHAT IS CERVICAL CANCER? Cervical cancer is the second most common type of cancer found in women. Cervical cancer is a disease that develops in the tissue of the lower part of the uterus called the cervix, which protrudes into the vagina. The Pap test is used to collect cells for study under a mi...
Genital Chlamydia
WHAT IS GENITAL CHLAMYDIA? Chlamydia is the most frequently reported bacterial STD occurring most commonly among teenagers and young adults. The highest rates of infection are seen in girls 15 to 19. In 2007, an estimated 2,291,000 Americans between the ages of 14 and 39 were infected. Chlamydia ...
WHAT IS GENITAL CHLAMYDIA? Chlamydia is the most frequently reported bacterial STD occurring most commonly among teenagers and young adults. The highest rates of infection are seen in girls 15 to 19. In 2007, an estimated 2,291,000 Americans between the ages of 14 and 39 were infected. Chlamydia ...
Gonorrhea
WHAT IS GONORRHEA? Gonorrhea is the second most commonly reported curable STD in the United States. In 2007, just under 360,000 cases were reported to the CDC. Gonorrhea infections can occur in the rectum and also the throat, but is more common in the vagina. The most common site of the initial i...
WHAT IS GONORRHEA? Gonorrhea is the second most commonly reported curable STD in the United States. In 2007, just under 360,000 cases were reported to the CDC. Gonorrhea infections can occur in the rectum and also the throat, but is more common in the vagina. The most common site of the initial i...
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
WHAT IS HPV? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that causes no symptoms, but has been shown to cause cervical cancer in women. It is estimated that at least 75% of females of reproductive-age have been infected with HPV at some point. A vast majority of HPV infections show no symptoms and clea...
WHAT IS HPV? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that causes no symptoms, but has been shown to cause cervical cancer in women. It is estimated that at least 75% of females of reproductive-age have been infected with HPV at some point. A vast majority of HPV infections show no symptoms and clea...
