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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Alan Guttmacher Institute (AGI) 
 With an emphasis on teenage sex and pregnancy, this site provides statistics, policy papers and reports relating to abortion, law and public policy, pregnancy and birth, prevention and contraception, sexual behavior, sexually transmitted infections (STI) and HIV, and youth. Site also includes the institute's newsletters with several years' worth of archives. Users can create tables of U.S. and international statistics from databases compiled by the institute. Searchable. http://www.guttmacher.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Families, Infectious Diseases, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Social Issues, Society & Social Science, Women's Health Last updated Feb 24, 2005 ASHA: American Social Health Association
ASHA is a nonprofit organization dedicated to stopping sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The site has information about AIDS and HIV, chancroid, chlamydia, crabs, gonorrhea, hepatitis, herpes, syphilis, and other infections. It also includes a sexual health glossary, links to research and information sites, and information about current legislation. http://www.ashastd.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated May 1, 2007 CDC National Prevention Information Network (NPIN)
Contains "information and resources on HIV, STD [sexually transmitted diseases] and TB [tuberculosis] prevention." Includes FAQs, statistics, links to related resources, and more. From the CDC National Center for HIV, STD, and TB Prevention. http://www.cdcnpin.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Jul 30, 2005 Family Health International (FHI)
This nonprofit organization's site provides information on its family planning and infectious diseases projects in several dozen countries, such as improving contraceptive choices and services and HIV/AIDS prevention and care efforts. Provides thousands of books, reports, case studies, research summaries, periodicals, and training materials, variously available in English, French, Spanish, Russian, and Arabic. http://www.fhi.org/en/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Families, Health, Infectious Diseases, International Governments, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Oct 15, 2005 HIV InSite: Sexual Violence: Related Resources
Annotated links to resources on sexual violence, covering topics such as sexual violence and sexually transmitted diseases (including HIV/AIDS), guidelines and best practices, policy, and sexual violence in specific countries and regions (such as South Africa and south Asia). Includes links to many organizations working on rape, violence against women, and related issues. From the Center for HIV Information, University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). http://hivinsite.ucsf.edu/InSite?page=kbr-08-01-09 Topics: Crime, Infectious Diseases, Women Last updated Mar 28, 2006 Lymphogranuloma Venereum
Fact sheet on lymphogranuloma venereum (LGV), "a sexually-transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacteria Chlamydia trachomatis that causes inflammation and drainage of certain lymph nodes, and destruction and scarring of surrounding tissue." From MedlinePlus. http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/ency/article/000634.htm Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Dec 28, 2004 Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)
Brief fact sheet on this "sexually transmitted disease (STD) or infection involving the lymph glands in the genital area. It is caused by a specific strain of chlamydia." Also available in Spanish. From the New York State Department of Health. http://www.health.state.ny.us/diseases/communicable/lymphogranuloma_venereum/fact_sheet.htm Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Feb 12, 2007 MTV.com: It's [Your] Sex Life
A guide to safer sex for young people from MTV. "Get more information about sexual health and find out where to get tested for HIV and other STDs and meet others who are thinking about how to protect themselves, their partners, their communities, and how to fight HIV/AIDS on a global scale." Other issues include contraception and how to talk to partners and parents about sex. http://think.mtv.com/Groups/iysl Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Families, Health, Infectious Diseases, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Society & Social Science, Women's Health Last updated May 23, 2009 Program for Appropriate Technology in Health (PATH)
PATH is a nonprofit organization "committed to three goals: improving women's health, improving children's health, and preventing communicable diseases," especially in developing countries. Its Web site describes programs it administers; technologies it has developed, adapted, or advanced; and resources and publications on various healthcare subjects such as sexually transmitted infections, and vaccines. Searchable. http://www.path.org/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, International Governments, Medical Treatments & Devices, Public Health & Safety Last updated Sep 7, 2004 Sex, etc.
A teen-produced website with information on a broad range of sexuality issues. Topics include love, sex, abstinence, contraception, gender identification and sexual orientation, AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), drugs and drinking, and violence. Features include live chats with experts, state laws affecting teens' rights, and a glossary. From the Network for Family Life Education (NFLE), a nonprofit organization at Rutgers University. http://www.sexetc.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Families, Health, Health, Infectious Diseases, Society & Social Science, Women's Health Last updated Feb 17, 2007 Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Chlamydia
Compilation of fact sheets, statistics, and other publication about chlamydia, "a common sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium, Chlamydia trachomatis, which can damage a woman's reproductive organs." Also provides information about pelvic inflammatory disease (a complication of some STDs, including chlamydia) and LGV (Lymphogranuloma venereum), an STD caused by three strains of Chlamydia trachomatis. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/ Topics: Infectious Diseases, Reproductive and Sexual Health Last updated Jan 20, 2009 Sexually Transmitted Infections (STI)
Information sheets that cover symptoms, diagnoses, treatments, and research about numerous sexually transmitted infections. Site also includes key facts on SDIs in the United States, ongoing research, and clinical trials. From the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), a part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH). http://www3.niaid.nih.gov/topics/sti/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Drugs, Infectious Diseases, Medical Treatments & Devices, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Aug 21, 2008 STD Prevention: Syphilis
Questions and answers about syphilis, "a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum." Includes information about disease transmission, symptoms, effects on pregnant women, the link between syphilis and HIV, treatment, and prevention. From the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). http://www.cdc.gov/std/Syphilis/STDFact-Syphilis.htm Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Feb 2, 2004 Washington State Department of Health: Sexually Transmitted Disease Program
Provides fact sheets on symptoms for and treatments of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and information on Washington state medical facilities (by county) that offer STD care. Also offers statistics related to STDs in Washington state, a request form for free publications, and treatment guidelines for medical personnel. http://www.doh.wa.gov/cfh/STD/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Infectious Diseases, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Women's Health Last updated Dec 13, 2004 World Campaign for Microbicides
This campaign promotes the anticipated development of microbicides, "products that share one common characteristic: the ability to prevent the sexual transmission of HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) when applied topically. ... Because microbicides would not require a partner's cooperation, they would put the power to protect into women's hand." Includes fact sheets, reports, descriptions of regional activities throughout the world, links to media coverage and to related sites, and more. Some material available in several languages. http://www.global-campaign.org Topics: Infectious Diseases Last updated Jan 3, 2007 www.iwannaknow.org
This site provides "answers to your questions about teen sexual health and sexually transmitted diseases" (STDs). It has a FAQ, basic information on sexuality and STDs, a chat room, a parent's guide, and links to other sites related to youth and sexual health. The links page includes the Spanish-language sister website. Maintained by the American Social Health Association. http://www.iwannaknow.org/ Topics: Diseases & Conditions, Health, Health, Infectious Diseases, Reproductive and Sexual Health, Society & Social Science, Women's Health Last updated Jan 17, 2006 Your Disease Risk
An assessment tool that estimates risks of cancer, diabetes, heart disease, osteoporosis, and stroke. The site focuses on prevention and offers eight lifestyle recommendations: maintain a health weight, exercise regularly, don't smoke, eat a healthy diet, drink alcohol in moderation (if at all), protect yourself from the sun, protect yourself from sexually transmitted infections (SDIs), and get screening tests. Developed by the Harvard Center for Cancer Prevention; maintained by the Washington University School of Medicine. http://www.yourdiseaserisk.wustl.edu/ Topics: Drugs & Medications by Type, Infectious Diseases, Senior Health Last updated Dec 12, 2007 |
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