STDs are infections that spread during sex. Genital chlamydia is the most frequently reported bacterial sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States today. When diagnosed, chlamydia is easily treated and cured. READ MORE ABOUT CHLAMYDIA
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is a contagious infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. Although it is incurable, genital herpes responds well to treatment. READ MORE
HIV/AIDS
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is the virus that causes acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS). AIDS is a disease in which there is a severe loss of the body's immune system. The immune system is our body's natural defense and allows us to fight off viruses, bacteria and other disease-causing infections. READ MORE
Human Papillomavirus, HPV
If the three letters H-P-V make you recoil, they shouldn't. Chances are, you have been infected by one or more types of the human papillomavirus (HPV) and didn't even realize it. In fact, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), most people will become infected by at least one type of HPV at some point in their lives. The CDC reports that 79 million people are currently infected with HPV. READ MORE
Trichomoniasis
Trichomoniasis is the most common curable sexually transmitted disease (STD) in the United States. Infected women may experience a frothy, yellow-green vaginal discharge with a strong odor, discomfort during intercourse and urination, or itching in the genital area. READ MORE
La menopausia y el VIH: ¿Cuál es la conexión?
Entérate de qué efecto tiene la menopausia en el riesgo del VIH
Comic Strip: Heather Gets an HIV Test
STIs are rising across all age groups — including adults over 55. Yet many women dating after menopause skip protection, assuming pregnancy is the only risk.
Historieta: Heather se hace una prueba del VIH
Las ITS están aumentando para todos los grupos etarios, incluyendo para adultos de más de 55 años. A pesar de eso, muchas mujeres que tienen relaciones románticas después de la menopausia no usan protección, asumiendo que el único riesgo es un embarazo.
WomenTalk: Living and Aging with HIV
Hear from HIV and aging expert Sharon Allison, M.D., and Jessica Zajesky, R.N., about treatment advances and disparities in care for women living with HIV in midlife and beyond.
Women and HIV
More than 1.2 million people in the U.S. are living with HIV — and 1 in 5 is a woman. Knowing how different groups are affected by this disease can clear up misconceptions and help us understand its impact.
Who Should Get Tested for HIV?
Testing for HIV helps prevent the virus from spreading — and helps people get the care they need. Learn who should get tested.
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