Preserving reproductive choice: preventing STD-related infertility in women
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An increasing number of young and sexually-active women are becoming involuntarily sterile because of an epidemic caused by Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhea. These bacteria are responsible for the majority of STD-related reproductive tract damage in women. The asymptomatic nature of these bacteria makes detection and prevention more difficult. Furthermore, delay in treatment could complicate the infection which could lead to infertility. This could be prevented through prompt and accurate treatment in case of an infection and by educating people about chlamydia.
Publication Name: SIECUS Report
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0091-3995
Year: 1997
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IOM committee recommends strategies for a national STD-prevention system
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The Institute of Medicine Committee on Prevention and Control of STDs suggests a national system for the prevention and control of such diseases to help the country get rid of its health problems due to sexual health issues. The committee stressed that an effective STD-prevention system must provide sufficient information that will help individuals, families and communities in preventing STDs. The system must also offer a comprehensive, high quality and accessible STD-related health services for every individual, specially the adolescents and underserved populations.
Publication Name: SIECUS Report
Subject: Social sciences
ISSN: 0091-3995
Year: 1997
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