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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.
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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...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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