ABSTRACT
Besides pre-exposure immunization, condoms used with a water-based lubricant are the most effective form of sexually transmitted infection prevention. Dual method use, or the use of condoms along with long-acting reversible contraception, is highly recommended to effectively prevent both pregnancy and sexually transmitted infection. Since many sexually transmitted infections (STI) are asymptomatic, one of the most effective ways of educating younger people is to focus on the importance of screening. By removing the foreskin and eliminating a moist environment where infection can proliferate, male circumcision significantly reduces the risk of Human Papilloma Virus, HIV, and HSV transmission. Anyone who has sexual contact is at risk for getting STIs, including men and women of all ages, ethnic backgrounds, regions, and economic levels. Pelvic Inflammatory Disease is an acute infection of the upper genital tract in women and can have adverse reproductive sequelae, including infertility, chronic pelvic pain, scar tissue, and ectopic pregnancy.
