sexually transmitted diseases

Presents approximately one thousand alphabetized entries on sexually transmitted diseases, covering the various types, preventive methods and treatments, laws and foundations, and other topics related to these illnesses, and includes an extensive bibliography and other references and resources.

Discusses the factors that cause teens to feel pressured to have sex, providing an assessment of the number of teens who really are having sex, examining the risk of sexually transmitted disease, HIV, and AIDS, introducing a couple who have decided to practice abstinence, and looking at teen parenthood.

A sexually transmitted disease (STD) is an infection that is passed from one person to another through sexual contact. It is estimated that 15.3 million new cases of STDs take place every year in the U.S., and rates of STDs are particularly high among teenagers and young adults.

Examines many diseases which can be contracted through sexual intercourse and explains how teens may protect themselves.

Explains the causes, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment for sexually transmitted diseases. Includes methods to protect oneself against getting the diseases and lists the potential effects on fertility and pregnancy.

Explains sexually transmitted diseases, treatments for them, and means of prevention.

Discusses the symptoms, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of such diseases as syphilis, gonorrhea, and AIDS.

Explains for adolescent boys what happens during puberty, discusses male reproductive anatomy and sexual response, and presents information on birth control and sexually transmitted diseases.