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Abortion
: The termination of a pregnancy by the removal or expulsion of the fetus
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Bacterial STIs
: are chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis- less common ones are chancroid and mycoplasma genitalium
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Birth Control/Contraception
: is a technique that prevents a sperm cell and an ovum from uniting. There are various types of birth control options including, barrier, surgical, and hormonal methods
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Expedited partner treatment:
a medical provider can prescribe partner packs of antibiotics to a patient to give to their partner(s) as needed
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Parasitic STIs:
include trichomoniasis, pubic lice, and scabies. They are all curable with antibiotics and other medications
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Plan B
Emergency contraception that can be used after sex to prevent pregnancy
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Pubic hair
: the hair that appears on the lower part of the hypogastric region at puberty
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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
: If you have sex — oral, anal or vaginal intercourse and skin to skin contact — you can get an STD , also called a sexually transmitted infection (STI)
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Vasectomy
: a procedure in which a small section of the ductus (vas) deferens is removed from the scrotum
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Viral STIs:
include HSV (herpes simplex virus), HPV (human papillomavirus) and HIV (human immunodeficiency virus), which can lead to AIDS (acquired immune deficiency syndrome)