Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are caused by sexually transmitted infections. They are passed from one person to another during sexual or intimate contact. Sexually transmitted infections are very common. More than half of all of us will get one at some time in our lives.

Sexually transmitted infections may or may not cause symptoms. Medically, an infection is called a disease only when it is causing symptoms. But it’s very common for people to use the terms "sexually transmitted diseases" or "STDs," whether or not symptoms are present.

Reading about the different kinds of STDs can be helpful, whether you may have an STD or are just curious about STDs.

PPWP provides STD prevention and treatment services.  We work to reduce the number of individuals infected with STDs and to improve the overall reproductive health of individuals in western Pennsylvania.

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