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Can certain STIs make you infertile?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
Yes, chlamydia and gonorrhea, if untreated, can cause pelvic inflammatory disease , a.k.a. PID. PID can cause scarring in the tubes that connect the ovaries and uterus and make it more difficult for an egg to travel in the right direction. Luckily, chlamydia and gonorrhea can be easily tested for and treated with antibiotics. One […]
Sigh: The most common STIs are getting even more common
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) just released their annual report card for the country’s sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The good news is that pelvic inflammatory disease (a.k.a. PID) seems to be on a steady decline. The bad news is that some of the most common STIs—chlamydia and gonorrhea—seem to be on […]
Can I get pregnant with my clothes on?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
No. Dry humping cannot lead to pregnancy. Since sperm cannot swim through clothing, getting pregnant while clothed (and that, of course, means while wearing clothing that prevents penetration—a mini-skirt pulled up around your waist doesn’t count!) would be very unlikely. Sperm exposed to air lose their ability to swim and can only live a few […]
Can I get pregnant if I jump up and down after having sex?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
Yes, you can get pregnant any time you have sex regardless of your post-coital activities. Sperm are really good swimmers , hiders, and egg finders and jumping wont dissuade them from their goal. original post
Why does my doctor ask if I’m thinking about getting pregnant in the next year?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
Health care providers want you to have the most appropriate, up-to-date care possible . If a woman wants to avoid an unplanned pregnancy, her health care provider can share information about birth control options . On the other hand, if a woman wants to conceive within the next year, her provider may offer resources to […]
Will douching prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
No, douching does not prevent pregnancy . If you’ve had unprotected sex within the last five days, you can get emergency contraception to help prevent a possible pregnancy. original post
Can I get pregnant from sex toys?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
Only if the sex toys had semen on them. You can only get pregnant if sperm enters your vagina . If semen is on a sex toy and it enters your vagina, you can become pregnant. original post
Can I get pregnant if I don’t have an orgasm?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
Yes, orgasms feel great, but they don’t actually affect your chances of getting pregnant . If you have unprotected sex and your partner ejaculates you can get pregnant, whether or not you had an orgasm. original post
How can I tell if I have herpes?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
Herpes can lay dormant (sort of like it’s in hibernation) for years without causing any noticeable symptoms . Because of this, many people don’t know they have it and may have trouble figuring out how or when they got it. When symptoms do occur, they often appear as small blisters on or around the genitals. […]
Does birth control make you infertile?
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By: health
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December 1, 2015
No, the only form of contraception that makes you infertile is sterilization which is permanent. No other methods have long-lasting effects on your ability to get pregnant when you stop. original post
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