Should sexually active teenagers worry about STDs as well as pregnancy?
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Dr. Mehmet Oz answered:Pregnancy is the more talked about issue with sexually active teenagers, but what about STDs?
Watch as Dr. Jennifer Ashton and Dr. Oz talk to teenagers about sex, pregnancy, and STDs in this video.
Pregnancy is the more talked about issue with sexually active teenagers, but what about STDs? Watch as Dr. Jennifer Ashton and Dr. Oz talk to teenagers about sex, pregnancy, and STDs in this video. More -
Dr. Bonnie Lynn Wright of Honor Society of Nursing (STTI) answered:Absolutely!! Birth control will protect you from unwanted pregnancy but you must additionally protect yourself from STIs.
Condoms, condoms, condoms!! Regular testing for STIs. Good nutrition, sleep and exercise to keep your immune system strong.
As a sexually active teen you are at risk. Protect yourself.
Absolutely!! Birth control will protect you from unwanted pregnancy but you must additionally protect yourself from STIs. Condoms, condoms, condoms!! Regular testing for STIs. Good nutrition, sleep and exercise to keep your immune... More -
Sexually active teens and adults need to worry about both STDs and pregnancy, especially if they are not using protection devices such as condoms. There are many STDs that can be contracted from unprotected sex, some of which are lifelong diseases.
Sexually active teens and adults need to worry about both STDs and pregnancy, especially if they are not using protection devices such as condoms. There are many STDs that can be contracted from unprotected sex, some of which are lifelong... More
