25% of American teenage girls have at least one sexually transmitted disease (STD), according to a sexual health research study released by Centre for Disease Control (CDC). Human Papilloma Virus infection is the most common sexual disease in American girls. 50% African-American girls have at least one STD but only 20% of white teenage girls are infected by sexual diseases. 15% of girls have more than one STD.   4 most common sexual infections in teenage girls:   1. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) - causes cervical cancer. 18% of teen girls are affected.   2. Chlamydia – affects 4% of American teenage girls.   3. Trichomoniasis – 2.5% of girls are affected by this infection.   4. Genital Herpes – this sexual disease occurs in 2% of U.S teenage girls.   The sexual disease research study was done on 838 girls (14-19 age group) in 2003-04 government survey. Among them, only 50% of girls had participated in sexual intercourse.   Prevention of STDs:       CDC recommends the 3-dose HPV vaccine for girls ages 11 and 12 and boosted doses in ages 13 to 26. Chlamydia screening is recommended for all sexually active women under age 25.   Chlamydia infection and Trichomoniasis can be treated by antibiotics.   … [Read more...]