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Did You Know?

Did You Know?

Genital warts and cancer risk

If you’ve had genital warts, you may run a higher risk for developing certain types of cancer, including some skin cancers.

HPV and African-American Women

In the United States, African-American women are more likely to be diagnosed with cervical cancer than white women, according to the National Cancer Institute.

HIV and low testosterone

HIV-positive men often have problems with hypogonadism, which means their bodies do not make enough testosterone.

Few Women Tested for Chlamydia

More sexually active young women need to be screened for chlamydia, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Chlamydia

Strains of Chlamydia trachomatis, the bacteria that cause chlamydia, can swap DNA with other chlamydia strains, according to British scientists from the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute.

Shock Wave Therapy for ED

Applying low-intensity shock waves to the penis may help men with erectile dysfunction (ED).

AAP Recommends HPV Vaccine for Boys

The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) now recommends human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccines for both girls and boys.

Sex. Condoms and Women Over 50

For some single women over 50, negotiating condom use with sex partners can be difficult, according to a University of Florida study.

ED Drugs and Premature Ejaculation

Certain drugs used to treat erectile dysfunction (ED) might help men with premature ejaculation (PE).

Oral HIV Tests

An oral test called OraQuick is just as accurate as a blood test for detecting HIV, according to a recent study.

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