Bengals cheerleader wins $11 million settlement for naughty web posts Aug 27, 2010
It says she's a teacher in northern Kentucky, claims her ex-boyfriend cheated on her with more than 50 women, contracted chlamydia and gonorrhea, and likely gave it to her as well. Underneath the post and photo, 90 people had left comments, some sexual in nature and others supportive of Jones. (FOX19.com, OH)
Chlamydia: Our Number One STD Probl... Aug 22, 2010
In men, chlamydia may produce symptoms similar to gonorrhea. Symptoms, when present, tend to include. (Suite101.com)
Cash Rewards With Counseling Could Help Prevent STIs Jul 20, 2010
All participants were tested at the start of the study and every four months for the following year to detect a set of curable sexually transmitted infections, including chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis. Individual pre-test and post-test counseling was provided to study enrollees at each testing interval, and monthly group counseling sessions were also made available to all study participants to assist them in their efforts to reduce risky sexual behaviors. (Science Daily)
Interior avoids gonorrhea spike Jul 14, 2010
FAIRBANKS - Health officials say the Interior is the only region in the state to avoid a large increase in the number of gonorrhea cases ... FAIRBANKS - Health officials say the Interior is the only region in the state to avoid a large increase in the number of gonorrhea cases. (Juneau Empire)
Sexually Transmitted Infections (ST... Jul 13, 2010
As highlighted above, - The Essential Guide, provides easy to follow, clear and concise information on many , such as HIV, (crabs), genital herpes and Gonorrhea. This book will likely be helpful to parents of teens and those who want to find out more about and STI prevention. (Suite101.com)
Older Men Using Viagra Get STDs Mor... Jul 7, 2010
They discovered that the most common STD was HIV, then chlamydia, syphilis then gonorrhea. Among the men who used erectile dysfunction drugs about 2 out of 1000 were treated for an STD before they got the drug. (Suite101.com)
What can cause bleeding during sex? Jul 7, 2010
3) Chlamydia and gonorrhea, two sexually transmitted diseases that cause infection of the cervix, can also cause bleeding after sex. It is wise to get tested for these infections. (CNN -- Health)
Men taking Viagra risk sex diseases Jul 6, 2010
"Users of ED (erectile dysfunction) drugs had higher rates of HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis in the 12 months before filling their first ED drug prescription, although only HIV and chlamydia were statistically significant in this period," Jena's team wrote. "At a minimum, use of ED drugs seems to correlate with higher-risk sexual behavior, either in the number or type of sexual encounters.". (MSNBC -- Health)
sexually transmitted disease Jun 29, 2010
Scientists studying swingers say they have higher rates of sexually transmitted infections than prostitutes. Scientists studying swingers -- straight couples who regularly swap sexual partners and indulge in group sex at organized meeting -- say they have higher rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) than prostitutes. (MSNBC -- Health)
Abbott Labs gets FDA approval for gonorrhea, chlamydia tests Jun 29, 2010
(AP) said Monday it received regulatory clearance to market new tests that can diagnose the sexually transmitted diseases gonorrhea and chlamydia ... "Because many people with chlamydia are co-infected with gonorrhea, it's important to test for both diseases simultaneously," said Klara Abravaya, Ph ... "Left untreated, chlamydia and gonorrhea can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, urethritis and sterility.". (Crain's Chicago Business)
Aging Swingers at High STD Risk Jun 24, 2010
About 55 percent of all diagnoses of chlamydia and gonorrhea were identified in swingers, compared to about 31 percent in gay men. Overall, one in 10 swingers had chlamydia while about one in 20 tested positive for gonorrhea ... 4 percent of male swingers over age 45 had chlamydia and/or gonorrhea, compared to only 2. (AZCentral -- Health)
Homeopathic Remedies for Croup Jun 24, 2010
Learn about homeopathic remedies that can help with gonorrhea. These homeopathic remedies include sulphur, sepia, natrum muriaticum and pulsatilla. (Suite101.com)
STI risk higher for swingers than prostitutes Jun 24, 2010
Overall, combined rates of Chlamydia and gonorrhea were just over 10 percent among straight people, 14 percent among gay men, just under 5 percent in female prostitutes, and 10 ... One in 10 older swingers had Chlamydia and around one in 20 had gonorrhea ... Gonorrhea is another bacterial infection which can also lead to infertility if left untreated. (MSNBC -- Health)
Feds to investigate porn industry testing clinic Jun 19, 2010
The department documented 2,013 cases of chlamydia and 965 cases of gonorrhea among workers between 2003 and 2007, and noted that some performers had four or more separate infections over the course of a year. As many as 25 industry-related cases of HIV have been reported since 2004, the department said. (San Francisco Chronicle)
Non-Prescription Birth Control Opti... Jun 18, 2010
Since the condoms act as a barrier between the penis and vagina, they can protect against STDs like HIV/AIDS, HPV, hepatitis B, gonorrhea, syphilis and chlamydia. Condoms can also be used during oral sex and anal sex. (Suite101.com)
Free Drugs May Help More Get Chlamydia Treatment Jun 12, 2010
Resistance hasn't been an issue for chlamydia like it has been for gonorrhea, and "the effect on overall antibiotic use would be small," he told Reuters Health. "It would be a really tiny portion of the total antibiotics prescribed.". (MEDLINEplus)
Serious problems in dual biography 'Lonely Hearts' May 27, 2010
Yet by the mid-1930s, after a series of bouts with gonorrhea contracted from female prostitutes, West suffered a gonorrheal infection "in both penis and rectum," she writes. Clearly there are limited ways for a man to get rectal gonorrhea, and Meade might have explored what this disease may imply about West's obsessions with gay bashings and other ghastly punishment meted out to gays in his fiction. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
STDs Increase In Seniors May 14, 2010
They said seniors are contracting herpes, gonorrhea, HIV and AIDS at alarming rates ... "Let's do some routine sexually transmitted screening: HIV, hepatitis, herpes, gonorrhea and chlamydia yearly or every six months or at some interval so we can find these infections and treat them early," said Whelihan. (KIRO TV, WA)
Solutions, Not Entrenchment May 13, 2010
She put her finger on the mood of the country and the current state of politics in her address when she said the difference between the Republican and Democratic parties "is like explaining the difference between syphilis and gonorrhea.". Americans want action, not entrenchment. (Missourian Publishing, MO)
Rising economy spurs syphilis spike in China May 6, 2010
Unlike other sexually spread diseases, such as gonorrhea or chlamydia, syphilis can eventually ravage the mind and kill if left untreated. A shot of penicillin is a cheap cure, but many people never experience symptoms and the disease goes undiagnosed. (Boston Globe)
Dude Talks Like a Lady May 4, 2010
Im angry because I will be missing a very important event on May 22nd at UNC Gomorrah, which was previously known as UNC- Greensboro, and is also sometimes referred to as UNC Gonorrhea. The UNCG Speech and Hearing Clinics and this is not a joke - will host the Transgender Communication and Wellness Conference, an event for healthcare professionals and transgender individuals, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, May 22, in Elliott University Center. (Townhall.com)
WHO Warning: Gonorrhea May Soon Become Untreatable May 1, 2010
The World Health Organization is warning that gonorrhea may soon become untreatable ... We are dealing with a serious issue with the implication that gonorrhea may become untreatable, Shin Young-soo, the WHO s regional director for the Western Pacific, said in the statement ... The Geneva-based agency said it has developed an action plan with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to improve monitoring for drug-resistant gonorrhea and identify alternative treatments against the disease. (Fox News)
Awkward! Cringe-worthy body issues Apr 29, 2010
Certain sexually transmitted diseases (such as gonorrhea and chlamydia) and infections (like yeast) can also change the amount, smell, and texture of vaginal discharge. Don't try to "clean yourself up" with douches or scented products, which will only worsen the problem. (MSNBC -- Health)
Bacterial Vaginosis Symptoms Apr 24, 2010
Bacterial vaginosis can also increase the risk of STDs, such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HPV. The vaginal infection is commonly treated through antibiotics. It is important to keep in mind that BV commonly reoccurs after it has been treated. (Suite101.com)
The downside of 'friends with benefits' Apr 17, 2010
Nearly half of the people in the above study who had gonorrhea also had , but again, infection rates were significantly lower than for HPV and herpes. According to a 2007 report in the Annals of Internal Medicine, 2. (CNN -- Health)
Most Young Adults: Oral Sex Is Not Sex Apr 16, 2010
Such diseases include HIV, herpes, syphilis, gonorrhea, and the human papillomavirus (HPV), which has been linked to cervical cancer. The researchers encourage sex educators to increase awareness about oral sex and how it can lead to the spread of STDs. (CBS News -- Health)
Three year old walks tightrope above tigers Apr 14, 2010
The world may soon be facing a strain of gonorrhea that cant be killed by any known antibiotic, warn researchers. The STD is showing signs of becoming resistant to even the last known class of antibiotics to effectively fight it. (MSNBC -- Business)
Related: Illinois ranks high for rates of STDs Apr 10, 2010
For 2008, Illinois ranked eighth in the nation for the rate of gonorrhea cases and ninth for the rate of chlamydia cases. But people can reduce their risk through abstinence or reducing their number of sex partners. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
More frequent chlamydia test call Apr 9, 2010
FROM OTHER NEWS SITES Chlamydia screening programme may not reduce complications - 45 mins ago More frequent chlamydia tests urged - 5 hrs ago Incurable gonorrhea may be next superbug - 8 hrs ago Spring-clean your body - 9 hrs ago Emma Shepperd on Incontinence - 20 hrs ago. SHARED. (BBC News)
Incurable gonorrhea may be next superbug, experts say Apr 9, 2010
Incurable gonorrhea may be next superbug - Sexploration - msnbc ... Incurable gonorrhea may be next superbug ... As some strainsof gonorrhea, shown here through a microscope, grow more drug resistant, the world may soonface astrain that cant be killed by any known antibiotics, say experts. (MSNBC -- Health)
Health center wants citizens to live healthier lives Apr 7, 2010
There is testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis and herpes. Testing and treatment are free for some diseases while other require a small fee. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
16 Comments Apr 2, 2010
"Oh sweety, this is Mommy, I just paid the copay on your gonorrhea meds, remember to come home early for dinner!" At best this is making the best of a bad situation. And as noted, this does zero for those without parents with insurance. (Salon)
7Sex Infection Gonorrhea Risks Becoming 'Superbug'» Apr 1, 2010
Sex Infection Gonorrhea Risks Becoming 'Superbug ... The sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea risks becoming a drug-resistant "superbug" if doctors do not devise new ways of treating it, a leading sexual health expert said ... Catherine Ison, a specialist on gonorrhea from Britain's Health Protection Agency said a World Health Organization (WHO) meeting in Manila next week would be vital to efforts to try to stop the bug repeatedly adapting to and overcoming drugs. (Fox News)
Women Would Welcome at-Home Test for Sexually Transmitted Diseases Apr 1, 2010
When given the option of taking an at-home test for chlamydia and gonorrhea, two of the most common STDs, 76 percent of 462 women in a recent study indicated that would be their preference, compared with 16 percent who said they would rather go to a clinic for testing and 8 percent who said they'd prefer to be tested by their own doctor ... Beyond women saying they would prefer to test themselves for STDs, the study also found that a greater percentage of these women actually followed through... (MEDLINEplus)
Gonorrhea May Be Next 'Superbug' Apr 1, 2010
Gonorrhea May Be Next 'Superbug ... Gonorrhea May Be Next 'Superbug ... The sexually transmitted disease gonorrhea risks becoming a drug resistant "superbug" if doctors do not devise new ways of treating it, a leading sexual health expert said. (Newsmax)
Possible 'Superbug' Status for Gonorrhea Mar 31, 2010
2, 2009) The prevalence of quinolone-resistant gonorrhea has increased rapidly in Ontario -- Canada's most populous province -- from a rate of 2 percent in 2001 to 28 percent in 2006, finds a new ... 15, 2007) The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) no longer recommends antibiotics known as fluoroquinolones (ciprofloxacin, ofloxacin, and levofloxacin) as a treatment for gonorrhea in the United. (Science Daily)
Staff Editorial: An oft-hidden epidemic Mar 30, 2010
One such event is being held Wednesday at 5 p.m. at SHS. The event also offers a gonorrhea and chlamydia screening for $30. The University may recognize the severity of the epidemic in D.C., but there is definite room for growth. (GW Hatchet, Washington DC)
Symptoms of Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Mar 19, 2010
Chlamydia and gonorrhea are two STDs which can cause infertility if left untreated ... Chlamydia and gonorrhea are two sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) which are considered to be very similar to one another ... When chlamydia and gonorrhea are left untreated, they can lead to serious problems, such as Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) and both male and female infertility. (Suite101.com)
AHF Files Appeal in 'STDs in Porn' Lawsuit Against L.A. County Dept. of Public Health Mar 12, 2010
In the same period, 965 cases of gonorrhea were documented. Many performers suffer multiple infections. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
CDC: Herpes still 'serious' threat Mar 12, 2010
While African-Americans make up 12 percent of the U.S. population, that population accounts for nearly half of all reported syphilis and chlamydia cases, more than 70 percent of all reported gonorrhea cases and about half of all new HIV infections. And, according to CDC experts, while African-American women and men are often unwilling to get tested, doctors are often reluctant to discuss sexual health with their patients -- particularly with black male patients. (CNN -- Health)
Herpes Infects One in Six in U.S. Mar 11, 2010
About 40 percent thought that one test could detect as many as eight STDs, though that is not the case; about one-third incorrectly thought that chlamydia and gonorrhea could be found simply by visual inspection; and 25 percent mistakenly believed that a Pap smear could detect chlamydia and gonorrhea. Moreover, women who said they were embarrassed to talk about sex with their doctors or fill out questionnaires about their sexual history were twice as likely to have never had an STD test, the... (MEDLINEplus)
Gonorrhea cases spike in Alaska Mar 11, 2010
ANCHORAGE - Alaska's reported gonorrhea cases jumped 69 percent last year, prompting state health officials to issue warnings for how to detect and control the disease ... ANCHORAGE - Alaska's reported gonorrhea cases jumped 69 percent last year, prompting state health officials to issue warnings for how to detect and control the disease ... The Department of Health and Social Services reported Tuesday that 997 cases of genital gonorrhea cases were reported in Alaska in 2009, up from 578 in... (Juneau Empire)
Protest: AHF Takes Aim at Porn Clinic-"A Fig Leaf for the Porn Industry" Mar 4, 2010
LADPH documented 2,013 individual cases of chlamydia and 965 cases of gonorrhea among workers between the years 2003 and 2007. LADPH has observed that many workers suffer multiple infections, with some performers having four or more separate infections over the course of a year. (Yahoo! Wire -- Entertainment News)
Administration vetoes extra STI precautions Mar 4, 2010
Some of the most common STI's among college students are herpes, gonorrhea and syphilis, according to the Web site. These statistics represent reasons university administrators should seek a more proactive stance in combating STI's. (The University Echo, TN)
Burning sensation? STD Clinic offers free testing Feb 13, 2010
In addition to HIV testing, the clinic tests for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, genital warts, non-gonoccocal urethritis, pelvic inflammatory disease, and various vaginal infections. Unfortunately, unless you have symptoms, the clinic does not test for herpes. (UCD Advocate, CO)
Condom Week giveaway promotes sexual health Feb 12, 2010
Illinois ranked eighth out of 50 states for the most gonorrhea cases in 2008 and ninth out of 50 states in chlamydia cases, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Nationally, nearly 19 million sexually transmitted infections occur each year. (Mattoon Journal-Gazette, IL)
SGA sponsors STD testing, awareness Feb 4, 2010
The Hamilton County Health Department will be present to test for gonorrhea and chlamydia and Chattanooga Cares will be providing rapid HIV tests, Poore said. The event will also include refreshments and free items such as condoms, lubricants, and T-shirts. (The University Echo, TN)
Americans say NO to medical database Feb 2, 2010
Maybe you are ashamed of the case of gonorrhea you caught while sleeping around on your old lady. or the 12 different active Oxycontin prescriptions from 8 different doctors. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Opinion)
Read today's letters to the editor: Devastation in Haiti Jan 21, 2010
It is a rat- and malaria-infested country, where gonorrhea is as prevalent as the common cold, and AIDS is rampant. You cannot trust the water, and there are many areas where you want to avoid day and night. (The News-Press -- Opinion)
Half of Teen Girls Have STIs by 2 Years of First Sex Jan 10, 2010
Within 2 years of becoming sexually active, half of the girls were infected with at least one of three common sexually transmitted organisms: Chlamydia trachomatis, Neisseria gonorrhoeae, or Trichomonas vaginalis -- the organisms that cause chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis, respectively. The researchers found that a quarter of the women had acquired their first STI by age 15, most often Chlamydia. (MEDLINEplus)
One in Four Teen Girls Have STDs Jan 10, 2010
5 million reported chlamydia and gonorrhea cases in the United States in 2008, followed by women aged 20 to 24, according to the annual federal report ... 2 million reported cases of chlamydia and nearly 337,000 reported cases of gonorrhea in the United States, according to the report. (MEDLINEplus)
HIV & AIDS Jan 10, 2010
Have another sexually transmitted disease, such as syphilis, herpes, chlamydia, gonorrhea or bacterial vaginosis. Share needles during intravenous drug use. (CNN -- Health)
