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Could I Get Pregnant if I Have Sex During My Period? for Teens
It's possible to get pregnant if you have sex during your period. This is because of ovulation, the time each month when ovaries release an egg. Find out more.
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Endometriosis for Teens
Endometriosis is when tissue that looks and acts like the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus. Here's how doctors help people who have it.
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Gonorrhea for Teens
The STD gonorrhea can be very dangerous if it's not treated, even in someone who has mild or no symptoms. For information about how to protect yourself, read this article.
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Syphilis for Teens
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Early treatment can cure it and prevent long-term problems.
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How Can I Get Birth Control Without Telling My Parents? for Teens
If you can't talk with your parents about birth control, you can still get it from your doctor, a health clinic, or a school’s student health center.
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How Do People Get AIDS? for Teens
AIDS, or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome, is a disease where the body is unable to fight off many infectious diseases as it normally could. Find out how AIDS is spread and how to protect yourself against it.
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A Friend Keeps Asking Me to Do Sexual Stuff. How Do I Make Him Stop? for Teens
When someone pressures you to do something you're not comfortable with, you have a right to say no.
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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) for Teens
Pelvic inflammatory disease, sometimes called PID, is an infection of the fallopian tubes, uterus, cervix, or ovaries. Learn how to protect yourself.
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Hepatitis B for Teens
Hepatitis B can move from one person to another through blood and other body fluids. For this reason, people usually get it through unprotected sex or by sharing needles.
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PrEP (Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) for Teens
PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is when someone takes medicines every day to lower their risk of getting HIV.