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		<title>How do you know if you have an STD?</title>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 29 Aug 2009 13:19:03 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[You may become aware that you have an STD because of symptoms, or it may be that a sexual partner tells you they have an STD which they might have passed on to you. Some sexually transmitted diseases can be transmitted by an infected person even if they don&#8217;t know or are showing any symptoms. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>You may become aware that you have an STD because of symptoms, or it may be that a sexual partner tells you they have an STD which they might have passed on to you. Some sexually transmitted diseases can be transmitted by an infected person even if they don&#8217;t know or are showing any symptoms.</p>
<p>It is important if you think you might have been exposed to an STD that you should arrange to have an <a title="STD Tests" href="http://www.better2know.co.uk/page/std-sti-testing">STD test</a> as soon as possible. Many sexually transmitted diseases can be easily cured, but if left untreated, they may cause unpleasant symptoms and could lead to long-term damage such as infertility. Arranging for an <a title="STD Tests in London" href="http://www.better2know.co.uk/map/locations">STD test in London</a> or any of the other major cities in the UK, Manchester or Birmingham for instance, is easy and all tests are completely confidential and you may remain anonymous if preferred. Take action quickly if you have any suspicions that you may have become infected.</p>
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		<title>HIV is not curable</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2009 10:22:32 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[HIV Tests]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[A lot of people think that if they, not forgetting their sexual partners have tested negative for HIV they no longer need to use condoms. Many people forget that HIV tests do not immediately detect an infection. In addition, many people think that HIV/AIDS is the only sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is incurable and [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>A lot of people think that if they, not forgetting their sexual partners have tested negative for HIV they no longer need to use condoms. Many people forget that <a title="HIV Tests" href="http://www.better2know.co.uk/std-sti-testing/hiv-testing">HIV tests</a> do not immediately detect an infection. In addition, many people think that HIV/AIDS is the only sexually transmitted disease (STD) that is incurable and potentially fatal. This is a fallacy and a very dangerous practice. It is true that many STD&rsquo;s can be cured with modern medication but often serious damage to a person&rsquo;s health can have occurred.</p>
<p>Any person, male or female, if they have multiple sexual partners or believe that they may have been infected with an STD should arrange an <a title="STD and STI Testing" href="http://www.better2know.co.uk/page/std-sti-testing">STD test</a> without delay. There are numerous centres within London and most major cities outside of the capital, such as Manchester and Birmingham as well. The test is simple and is completely confidential, you can even withhold your name if you prefer. Do not delay. Arrange an STD test today.</p>
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		<title>What are STD tests?</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 19 Aug 2009 13:31:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>genmed</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HIV Testing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[An STD test is a medical test for the presence of a sexually transmitted disease or infection (STI) or (STD). STD tests may test for a single infection, or consist of a number of individual tests for any of a wide range of sexually transmitted infections which includes; tests for syphilis, gonorrhoea, Chlamydia, Herpes, hepatitis [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>An STD test is a medical test for the presence of a sexually transmitted disease or infection (STI) or (STD). STD tests may test for a single infection, or consist of a number of individual tests for any of a wide range of sexually transmitted infections which includes; tests for syphilis, gonorrhoea, Chlamydia, Herpes, hepatitis and HIV. </p>
<p>Many STD&rsquo;s may shown no outward symptoms, or they may not appear immediately, in some instances a disease can be carried with no outward symptoms, which leaves a greater risk of passing the disease on to others. This emphasises the importance of practising safe sex such as caution in selecting partners. At the first sign of any problems, or if you think that you may have had sexually contact with a person who is infected, you should arrange an STD test so treatment can be commenced.</p>
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		<title>Some symptoms of Chlamydia</title>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2009 10:48:26 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Chlamydia]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Although the sexually transmitted infection Chlamydia is now one of the most common of the diseases caused through sexual contact, few if any know what to look for or to expect if they have the infection. Chlamydia symptoms usually appear between 1 and 3 weeks after exposure but may not emerge until much later. Chlamydia [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Although the sexually transmitted infection Chlamydia is now one of the most common of the diseases caused through sexual contact, few if any know what to look for or to expect if they have the infection. <a title="Chlamydia Symptoms" href="http://www.better2know.co.uk/std-sti-testing/chlamydia">Chlamydia symptoms</a> usually appear between 1 and 3 weeks after exposure but may not emerge until much later. Chlamydia is known as the &lsquo;silent&rsquo; disease as in many people it produces no symptoms. It is estimated that 70-75% of women infected with Chlamydia have no symptoms and a significant proportion of men also have no symptoms. </p>
<p>Women may see an increase in vaginal discharge caused by an inflamed cervix, the need to urinate more frequently, or pain whilst passing urine. Men are more likely to notice Chlamydia symptoms than women; these can include a white or cloudy and watery discharge from the penis that may stain underwear and can cause a burning sensation and/or pain when passing urine. The only sure way to know if you have Chlamydia, or any other STD, is to have a test at one of the many <a title="STD Test Centres" href="http://www.better2know.co.uk/">STD test centres</a> that are located throughout London and other major cities such as Manchester and Birmingham for example.</p>
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		<title>Sexually transmitted diseases</title>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 31 Jul 2009 09:48:57 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Chlamydia]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sadly in the first decade of the 21st century the various risks connected with having sex have increased. The figures for HIV, chlamydia and gonorrhoea are all going up. This is almost entirely because so many people do not practice safe sex. The first thing to remember if you do not want to become infected [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sadly in the first decade of the 21st century the various risks connected with having sex have increased. The figures for HIV, <a title="Chlamydia Symptoms" href="http://www.better2know.co.uk/page/chlamydia">chlamydia </a>and gonorrhoea are all going up. This is almost entirely because so many people do not practice safe sex. The first thing to remember if you do not want to become infected is to avoid casual sex. If you do have sex with someone who is not your regular, faithful partner use a condom throughout. Regrettably teenagers are now losing their virginity very young and frequently at an age where they don&rsquo;t have any idea about how to protect themselves against the unwanted consequences of sex. So inevitably, there are times when teenage love-making, instead of being beautiful and fulfilling, leads to disaster. </p>
<p>Most sexually transmitted diseases can be cured if they are diagnosed and treated in their early stages. The important thing to remember is to have an STD test particularly if you have sex with someone who is not your regular, faithful partner. There are <a title="STD and HIV Test Clinics" href="http://www.better2know.co.uk/page/our-locations">STD test centres</a> in London and major cities such as Birmingham and Manchester, the test are carried out in complete confidence and the result given to you quickly. Contact your STD test centre today if you have any doubts, or are showing unusual symptoms following sexual contact.</p>
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		<title>Chlamydia is increasing in Birmingham</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2009 10:42:13 +0000</pubDate>
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				<category><![CDATA[Chlamydia]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[No city is immune form the sexually transmitted infection Chlamydia, and Birmingham is no exception. Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium chlamydia trachomatis. In the UK, the number of new diagnoses has been steadily increasing each year since the mid-1990s, and it has now become the most commonly diagnosed STI. [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>No city is immune form the sexually transmitted infection Chlamydia, and Birmingham is no exception. Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the bacterium chlamydia trachomatis. In the UK, the number of new diagnoses has been steadily increasing each year since the mid-1990s, and it has now become the most commonly diagnosed STI.</p>
<p>Chlamydia is a serious disease and if left untreated can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease in Women, Ectopic Pregnancy, Infertility, amongst others. Anyone in Birmingham can have a simple test at one of the three clinics, the City Centre, Solihull and Knowle and Edgbaston. The test is simple and the sooner it is diagnosed the quicker treatment can begin.</p>
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		<title>Chlamydia is still on the increase</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2009 19:03:49 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>genmed</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Chlamydia]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The number of cases of Chlamydia still continues to increase is spite of information that is put out to the public, particularly the young where the problem is the most worrying. Chlamydia is one of the most commonly reported sexually transmitted diseases (STD&#8217;s) which infects the urethra, rectum and the eyes of both sexes, as [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The number of cases of Chlamydia still continues to increase is spite of information that is put out to the public, particularly the young where the problem is the most worrying. <a title="Facts about Chlamydia" href="http://www.better2know.co.uk/page/chlamydia">Chlamydia</a> is one of the most commonly reported sexually transmitted diseases (STD&rsquo;s) which infects the urethra, rectum and the eyes of both sexes, as well as the cervix in women. Chlamydia is transmitted through genital contact and sexual intercourse with a person already infected.</p>
<p>The STD Chlamydia is treatable but and like most infections the sooner a diagnosis is performed the quicker treatment can begin. Taking a test for Chlamydia is simple and quick, the result can be with you either by telephone or through the post and the test for Chlamydia and other STD&rsquo;s is undertaken in absolute confidence. There are many <a title="STD and HIV Tests" href="http://www.better2know.co.uk/">STD test centres</a> in London and in other cities in the UK. If you know that you have had contact with someone who is already infected or are showing symptoms, such as vaginal discharge or watery discharge from the penis, should contact a test centre quickly so that treatment can begin.</p>
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		<title>What are STDâ€™s?</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2009 13:18:19 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sexually transmitted diseases, commonly know as STD&#8217;s are usually passed from one person to another during sex, in other words they are transmitted. Surprising to many there are at least 25 different sexually transmitted diseases with a range of different symptoms. These diseases may be spread through vaginal, anal and oral sex. Normally you will [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Sexually transmitted diseases, commonly know as STD&rsquo;s are usually passed from one person to another during sex, in other words they are transmitted. Surprising to many there are at least 25 different sexually transmitted diseases with a range of different symptoms. These diseases may be spread through vaginal, anal and oral sex. Normally you will only be infected f you have sexual contact with someone who has an STD. However there are some infections, for example scabies, which are referred to as STD&rsquo;s because they are most commonly transmitted sexually, but which can also be passed on in other ways.</p>
<p>Many ask what the difference is between and STD and a sexually transmitted infection an STI? The simple answer to that question is, there is none; it is the same problem with another name. So if you do become infected what should you do about it? The first thing is to take as STD test. These STD tests are undertaken in London and throughout the UK at all major cities. The test is simple and absolutely confidential; you can even withhold your name if you wish. The sooner you have a test, the sooner your treatment can begin if infected.</p>
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		<title>Testing and detection of HIV</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2009 13:54:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>genmed</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[HIV Testing]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[The sexually transmitted disease HIV has not gone away, in fact quite the reverse. For men who are practicing same sex activities or those with multiple sexual partners indulging in unprotected sex, it is vitally important to have frequent sexual checks. The primary detection of HIV is through a blood sample to test for HIV [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The sexually transmitted disease HIV has not gone away, in fact quite the reverse. For men who are practicing same sex activities or those with multiple sexual partners indulging in unprotected sex, it is vitally important to have frequent sexual checks. The primary detection of HIV is through a blood sample to test for HIV antibodies in the blood. If HIV antibodies are found, the patient is HIV positive.</p>
<p>It is easy to organise for an STD test for HIV or for any of the other infections that are associated with sexually activity, in London and other major centres in the UK. The test is completely confidential, and you can be advised of the result quickly, either by telephone or through the mail. The current treatment for the HIV virus is antivirus drugs, antiretroviral treatment or combination therapy, but currently there is no cure for HIV and typically this virus leads to AIDS, so you should get tested without delay.</p>
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		<title>There is a first time for everything</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jul 2009 10:14:54 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>genmed</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[It&#8217;s not uncommon, the reverse really, you get caught up in the moment, probably had one too many Alco pops, and the girl gets prettier by the minute, before you know it you are back at her flat and the inevitable happens. A few days pass and then you begin to get that irritable itch [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>It&rsquo;s not uncommon, the reverse really, you get caught up in the moment, probably had one too many Alco pops, and the girl gets prettier by the minute, before you know it you are back at her flat and the inevitable happens. A few days pass and then you begin to get that irritable itch and naturally become concerned, it&rsquo;s an old story but what do you do if it happens to you?</p>
<p>First and foremost elect to go to an STD testing centre; there will be one near you wherever you are in the UK, plenty of them in London and other major cities such as Birmingham and Manchester for example. Above all do not delay, it may be nothing but the sooner you find out the quicker you can have treatment if it is proved that you have a sexily transmitted disease. The tests can be carried out quickly and are anonymous if you wish with the result brought to you without delay.</p>
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