Contraception and sexually transmitted diseases.
The needs for contraception are increasing world-wide as more women desire protection from unwanted pregnancies. Since the incidence of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) has increased in many countries, consultation for contraception should be provided together with that on STDs. Each woman may choose the contraceptive method according to her needs but she should also be informed about the beneficial and negative effects of the method in preventing STDs.
2nd Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Arefaieion Hospital, University of Athens, Greece.
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D015984:Causality; D003267:Contraception / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000379:methods*; D005193:Family Planning Services; D005260:Female; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D006301:Health Services Needs and Demand; D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D008297:Male; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D011247:Pregnancy; D011275:Pregnancy, Unwanted / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D012749:Sexually Transmitted Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*