joanna766
12-03-2007, 05:47 PM
:vent Now this is nice reading from ship news during deployment. I am disappointed in their reading material.
The Dangers Of Contracting STDs
MCSN James Fallon
According to a recent study on sexually transmitted diseases, there are unequal distributions of STDs; usually more females are infected than males. Since the reporting began, cases of Chlamydia have increased every year and are expected to rise. USS Harry S. Truman’s senior medical officer Cmdr. John Taylor said during the ship’s deployment three to five percent of Sailors will probably contract an STD. He said many Sailors who are at risk do not get tested due to lack of awareness. “Considering we are going to other lands and people are away from their families, girlfriends and spouses, three to five percent of Sailors will probably contract an STD during the entire deployment,” Taylor said. He said some of the misconceptions about STDs are people telling themselves that it won’t happen to them. “Sailors need to know that sexually transmitted diseases do not respect anyone,” said Taylor. “If you put yourself at risk by having sexual relations with someone outside of a monogamous relationship, then you are at risk for contracting one.” He said the signs of STDs vary and range from painful urination, to bumps and discharge. “Take Chlamydia, for example, it is asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic, but can actually scar the male’s vasdeferens and the females fallopian tubes; thus making the person infertile,” Taylor said. “On the other hand, something like gonorrhea causes copious amount of discharge and painful symptoms.” Taylor said in the older days of the Navy, when there were only males on the ship, Sailors stood in a line, pulled their pants down and the corpsman would walk down the line and check each person. He said now that the Navy has evolved, STDs are not as common, which makes awareness even more vital. “Initially, if a Sailor has an STD, they have to come to medical,” Taylor said. “If the symptoms are severe, they need to come down to sick call, but if the symptoms are not so severe, they should make an appointment.” He said the Navy’s policy, concerning STDs, states that if Sailors come down with one, then they have to been seen and treated. If three or more STDs are contracted, the Sailor could possibly be discharged from the Navy. “I have to admit that I’ve always looked at people getting STDs as being not loyal to themselves, not loyal to their loved ones and not being very professional to the military,” Taylor said. “Granted, we have normal desires in our lives for human companionship, but in our type of job, in our position here in the military, and representing the United States of America, going out and participating in behaviors where you are drinking and having relations with someone for one night, does not look good for the military.” Sailors who believe they need treatment should not hesitate to contact medical for an appointment.
The Dangers Of Contracting STDs
MCSN James Fallon
According to a recent study on sexually transmitted diseases, there are unequal distributions of STDs; usually more females are infected than males. Since the reporting began, cases of Chlamydia have increased every year and are expected to rise. USS Harry S. Truman’s senior medical officer Cmdr. John Taylor said during the ship’s deployment three to five percent of Sailors will probably contract an STD. He said many Sailors who are at risk do not get tested due to lack of awareness. “Considering we are going to other lands and people are away from their families, girlfriends and spouses, three to five percent of Sailors will probably contract an STD during the entire deployment,” Taylor said. He said some of the misconceptions about STDs are people telling themselves that it won’t happen to them. “Sailors need to know that sexually transmitted diseases do not respect anyone,” said Taylor. “If you put yourself at risk by having sexual relations with someone outside of a monogamous relationship, then you are at risk for contracting one.” He said the signs of STDs vary and range from painful urination, to bumps and discharge. “Take Chlamydia, for example, it is asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic, but can actually scar the male’s vasdeferens and the females fallopian tubes; thus making the person infertile,” Taylor said. “On the other hand, something like gonorrhea causes copious amount of discharge and painful symptoms.” Taylor said in the older days of the Navy, when there were only males on the ship, Sailors stood in a line, pulled their pants down and the corpsman would walk down the line and check each person. He said now that the Navy has evolved, STDs are not as common, which makes awareness even more vital. “Initially, if a Sailor has an STD, they have to come to medical,” Taylor said. “If the symptoms are severe, they need to come down to sick call, but if the symptoms are not so severe, they should make an appointment.” He said the Navy’s policy, concerning STDs, states that if Sailors come down with one, then they have to been seen and treated. If three or more STDs are contracted, the Sailor could possibly be discharged from the Navy. “I have to admit that I’ve always looked at people getting STDs as being not loyal to themselves, not loyal to their loved ones and not being very professional to the military,” Taylor said. “Granted, we have normal desires in our lives for human companionship, but in our type of job, in our position here in the military, and representing the United States of America, going out and participating in behaviors where you are drinking and having relations with someone for one night, does not look good for the military.” Sailors who believe they need treatment should not hesitate to contact medical for an appointment.