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Women and Healthy Equity

Women disproportionately bear the long-term consequences of STDs in the US.

> Our Work > Health Equity > Women and Healthy Equity

Untreated STDs cause infertility in at least 24,000 women in the US every year. Furthermore, untreated syphilis in pregnant women has resulted in infant death in up to 40% of cases. Testing and treatment are key to preventing these outcomes, but too often are women denied service due to gender related stigma and misconceptions.

Resources

Women and STDs factsheet – CDC

STD impact on women and infants – CDC

Gender Inequality and HIV – Avert

Black Women and PrEP – CAI

PrEP Resources for Black Women – The Black AIDS Institute

If you have any questions, comments or suggestions, please feel free to reach out to Tanya Bass, Director, Health Equity

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