Cervical Dysplasia : Prevention

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Prevention could include:
To reduce the chance of developing cervical dysplasia: Wait until you are 18 or older before becoming sexually active; Practice monogamy and use condoms during intercourse.
Source:ADAM
Date:May 6, 2007
The most important recent development related to prevention of cervical dysplasia is the positive outcome of clinical trials of a vaccine against HPV. According to an article published in the New England Journal of Medicine in November 2002, a vac...
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine
A condom is a type of birth control (contraceptive). Condoms are worn during intercourse to prevent pregnancy and the spread of some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as HIV , gonorrhea , and chlamydia . Other than a vasectomy , the condom is the only available method of birth control for men.
Source:ADAM
Date:February 19, 2008
Male condoms are thin sheaths of latex (rubber), polyurethane (plastic), or animal tissue that are rolled onto an erect penis immediately prior to intercourse. They are commonly called " safes " or " rubbers.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Medicine
Condoms can help protect you from most STDs, but they’re not perfect. Sometimes they break. A condom can break if it’s put on the wrong way.
Source:StayWell
Date:August 14, 2003
A condom is a prophylactic sheath that is used to cover the male penis. It acts as a barrier to prevent sperm from entering a sexual partner, as well as to prevent transmission of disease-causing bacteria or microorganisms between partners during sexual activity.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Public Health
A thin, elastic covering worn on a man ' s penis during sexual intercourse to catch semen and protect against sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). When used properly in combination with a vaginal spermicide, a condom is a relatively effective form of contraception.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Childhood and Adolescence
A condom is a device, usually made of latex, used to avoid pregnancy and/or sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea, syphilis, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Condoms are also known as prophylactics, as well as the popular slang term " rubbers.
Source:Gale Encyclopedia of Children's Health
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