If you have been sexually active and this question has been sitting in the back of your mind, you deserve a straight answer. Yes, sexually transmitted diseases STDs), often referred to as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are contagious. They pass from one person to another through blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and other bodily fluids during
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Finding out you are pregnant when you did not plan for it can make it feel like your world has turned upside down. In that first wave of worry, abortion can seem like the fastest way to get your life back on track. Before you settle on any single path, it helps to slow down
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Suspecting that you are pregnant can leave you weighing your options for testing and wondering which kind of pregnancy test gives the clearest answer. Both blood and urine pregnancy tests work, but they have important differences worth understanding before you decide. Keep reading to learn how each test works and when to use each. You
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An unplanned pregnancy can leave you feeling like the ground has shifted beneath you. If you’re thinking about abortion, the idea of telling your family may feel just as heavy as the decision itself. You may worry about judgment or doubt that anyone could understand what you’re carrying. Still, opening up to the people who
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Sexual health isn’t a side note to your wellness. Confronting the possibility of infection can be difficult, yet avoiding the topic doesn’t protect you. Because many sexually transmitted infections progress silently in their early stages, regular testing is a practical, proactive way to safeguard your long‑term health. Learn more reasons to take advantage of free
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When you are facing an unexpected pregnancy, the people around you do not disappear into the background. They show up, with opinions, questions, or worry, sometimes before you have even had a moment to sit with it yourself. Sorting through all of that while also trying to think clearly about your own decision is a
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Has Your Identity Been Lost to Motherhood? (or perhaps renewed with greater purpose) There has been an ever-increasing conversation surrounding a mother losing herself to motherhood. A recent trend has depicted this idea in relation to flamingos who while providing nutrients for their chicks, lose their pink coloring eventually regaining it as the chicks wean and the
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If you’ve recently had sex and your period is late, you may be pregnant. Healthcare experts recommend waiting a day or two after your missed period before testing. However, a pregnancy test is not enough to determine whether you’re truly pregnant. You need an ultrasound, too. Contact Ramona Women’s Clinic to schedule free and confidential
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Usually, friends give advice because they want to help, but sometimes their suggestions feel more like demands. You need the support of friends and family to help you through an unexpected pregnancy, but too much advice is stressful. You are the only one who can decide how to handle your pregnancy. No one has the
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Seeing a positive, negative, or unclear pregnancy test result can raise questions about accuracy and next steps. Many home pregnancy tests claim to be about 99% accurate when used correctly, but their ability to detect pregnancy can vary depending on timing. Because pregnancy hormone levels rise gradually, testing too early can result in a false
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