Sentences with phrase «active gonorrhea»

Eye ointment is routinely administered to all babies to protect the few that are born to mothers with active Gonorrhea or Chlamydia infections from going blind.

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This is why CDC guidelines advise that all sexually active women under age 25 be screened for chlamydia and gonorrhea annually, as well as women who are 25 or older who are at increased risk of infection — such as those who have a new sex partner, are not monogamous, or have a partner who already has an STD.

In general, people who are sexually active should get tested for STDs, including gonorrhea, about once a year.

You can reduce your risk for gonorrhea and chlamydia by using condoms consistently and correctly, and if you're sexually active you can be easily screened for these sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) at any Planned Parenthood health center — all you'll need to do is give a urine sample.

Left untreated, both gonorrhea and chlamydia can lead to fertility problems and other serious medical issues, making regular screening important for any sexually active young person.