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Disclaimer
You deserve to live a Quality Life!
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are also known as sexually transmitted infections
(STIs). These are infections caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites that are spread
through sexual activity, specifically anal, vaginal, and oral sex, and sometimes skin-to-
skin genital contact with someone who has an infection.
What Are the Risk Factors?
■ Unprotected Sex
■ Blood products
What Are the Symptoms?
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The most common symptom is NO SYMPTOM! Get tested
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An unusual discharge from the vagina, penis or anus
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Pain when peeing
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Lumps or skin growths around the genitals or bottom (anus)
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A rash
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Unusual vaginal bleeding
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Itchy genitals or anus
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Blisters and sores around your genitals or anus
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Warts around your genitals or anus
Prevention Tips
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Get tested. Get treated. Know your status
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Vaccination. Vaccines are safe, effective, and recommended ways to prevent hepatitis, HPV, and mpox
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Reduce Number of Sex Partners
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Mutual Monogamy
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Use Condoms
The Minnesota Sexual Health Hotline provides reliable, medically accurate, and
confidential information for free via phone, text, and webchat. All calls are patient
positive, LGBTQ+ competent, and with a trained health educator.
The hotline services are sponsored by the Minnesota Department of Health, and
operated by Family Tree Clinic in Minneapolis.
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