STI

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) is an infection that occurs in the upper genital tract, including the fallopian tubes, ovaries, lining of the pelvis, or uterine cavity. The infection typically starts in the vagina or cervix and moves upward. It can lead to many serious long term problems including

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are common with the CDC estimating that there are 20 million new infections per year. Because many infections are asymptomatic in the initial stages, screening is an important step in diagnosing and treating STIs. Nearly half of all new STI infections occur among

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a bacteria and is spread by having direct contact with a syphilis sore through unprotected intercourse or by blood products. In addition, it can be spread from mother to baby during pregnancy, labor or nursing. Disclaimer: The information on this

Trichomonas is a sexually transmitted infection caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis. Symptoms include yellow-green vaginal discharge with odor, vulvar itching, burning with urination, pain with intercourse, lower abdominal cramping, and spotting after intercourse. However, up to 85% of