A study from Indiana University School of Medicine found that half of teenage girls will contract a sexually transmitted infection (STI) within the first two years of having sex for the first time.Dr. Wanzhu Tu and his colleagues followed 386 girls ages 14 to 17 years old for as long as eight years.
- Within two years of their first sexual experience, half became infected with one or more of the three most common STIs: chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis.
- Dr. Tu believes that his findings highlight the importance of early screening and treatment for sexually transmitted infections.
This study appeared in the
Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine.
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