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Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) Basics

Here are the CDC's answers to common questions about pelvic inflammatory disease. Find more questions and answers in Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)—CDC Fact Sheet.

  • PID can lead to serious consequences in women, including difficulty getting pregnant.
  • Untreated STDs can cause PID.
  • You can prevent PID if you know how to protect yourself.
  • If diagnosed and treated early, the complications of PID can be prevented.

Gonorrhea Basics

Here are the CDC's answers to common questions about gonorrhea. Find more questions and answers in Gonorrhea—CDC Fact Sheet.

  • Anyone who is sexually active can get gonorrhea.
  • Gonorrhea can be cured with the right medication.
  • Untreated gonorrhea can cause serious health problems in both women and men.

Promoting Parent Engagement in Schools to Prevent HIV and other STDs Among Teens: Information for State and Local Education Agencies

This information sheet discusses parent engagement in schools, which it defines as parents and school staff working together to support and improve the learning, development, and health of children and adolescents. It also discusses ways in way engagement can occur, what research shows, and types of engagement.