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Abuse is never acceptable. Women don't "ask for it" or need to accept it. Abuse can begin-or get worse-when you're pregnant. You can take the first step towards ending abuse by asking your doctor or nurse how to get help.

New and Revised Pamphlets

HIV and Pregnancy (AP113)

If you are pregnant and have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), it can be passed to your baby. But there are steps you can take to stay healthy during and after pregnancy and help prevent your baby from becoming infected with HIV. This pamphlet will explain:

How HIV can affect you and your baby
Ways to reduce the risk to your baby
Why you should continue treatment after the baby is born

Abnormal Uterine Bleeding (AP095)

Abnormal uterine bleeding is one of the most common reasons women see their doctors. It can occur at any age and has many causes. Some are easily treated, while others are more serious. Finding the cause is the first step in treatment. This pamphlet will explain:

Causes of abnormal bleeding
How it is diagnosed
How it can be treated

How to Prevent Sexually Transmitted Diseases (AP009)

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are spread by sexual contact. Except for colds and flu, STDs are the most common contagious (easily spread) diseases in the United States, with millions of new cases of STDs each year. Although some STDs can be treated and cured, others cannot. Prevention is the key to fighting STDs. By knowing the facts, you can take steps to protect your health. This pamphlet will explain:

Types and symptoms of STDs
Risks of getting an STD
How to prevent STDs

Pamphlet of the Month

October is National Domestic Violence Awareness Month

Domestic Violence (AP083)

Domestic, or intimate partner, violence may be one of America's most widespread health problems—and yet one of the least reported. It is of special concern to women because most abuse victims are female.

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