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News, Reviews, and Articles on Infections and Pregnancy
Guidance must begin at home Feb 23, 2008
When children and adolescents get involved with sexual practices at such a young age, they put themselves at risk for sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. They subject themselves to the emotional fluctuations that are involved with being in a romantic relationship. (Florida Times-Union)
IUDs Safe And Effective In High-risk Patients, Study Finds Aug 7, 2007
Women who are at high risk for both sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy have been classified as poor candidates for this method of contraception. In a study published in the August issue of the American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, researchers concluded that IUDs were acceptable and not associated with a significant increase in occurrence of gynecologic infections in women who are at high risk for both sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy. (Science Daily)
Education Persuades Young Women to Avoid Douching Jan 1, 2006
But health professionals generally advise against douching because it's thought to raise the risk of certain health problems, including bacterial infections and pregnancy complications like preterm birth. Though it's not clear that douching is the cause of these problems, experts believe that the practice may disturb the normal balance of beneficial bacteria in the vagina. (MEDLINEplus)
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