STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease)

Sexually-Transmitted Diseases

There are many germs that you can catch during sex. This means they are sexually-transmitted diseases (STDs). The germs easily pass from person to person. STDs often have few signs or none at all. You can pass an STD to others without knowing it. STDs can be spread by: Sexual contact like vaginal, anal, or oral sex Sharing sex toys like vibrators Skin-to-skin contact or direct contact with the germs Sharing needles Passing it on to your baby

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Certain types of STDs may lead to cervical cancer and other cancers of the affected area.,STDs may cause problems with a woman's reproductive system. This can cause problems if a woman wants to have a baby.,Swelling of the testis (epididymitis) for males,Infection can spread to the heart, brain, and spinal cord,Miscarriage,The baby to be born early or have serious problems,A baby may be born dead (stillbirth),You to need a cesarean section to lower the chance of the baby getting the infection

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