Sexually transmitted diseases are more common than many people realize, and more often than not, they go undetected. While regular testing is essential, even doctor visits don’t always guarantee early ...

Sexually transmitted diseases or STDs (formerly called venereal diseases) are among the world's most common infectious diseases. These bacterial or viral diseases are spread through sexual contact.

As an emergency doctor at Roper St. Francis, John Walters sees patients with sexually transmitted infections multiple times a day. The symptoms are not comfortable, he said, so few will want to wait ...

Q: Should I ask about routine STD screenings at my annual physical? A: Absolutely! Asking about routine sexually transmitted disease screenings at your annual physical is a smart and proactive way to ...

If your doctor said you had a sexually-transmitted disease, but you weren’t having any sex, how would that make you feel? This happens often. Consider molluscum contagiosum. Molluscum is a common and ...