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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.

For more questions and answers, view Genital HPV Infection—Fact Sheet.

• HPV is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States.
• There are many different types of HPV. Some types can cause health problems including genital warts and cancers.
• Some health effects caused by HPV can be prevented with vaccines.

Here are the CDC's answers to common questions about genital herpes. Find more questions and answers in Genital Herpes—CDC Fact Sheet.

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.

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