by Ashley Reddish | Jul 11, 2024 | Glossary
What is Roe V Wade? Roe v. Wade is a landmark legal case in the United States of America that ruled on the constitutionality of laws restricting abortion. The case was filed in 1970 by “Jane Roe,” a pseudonym used for Norma McCorvey, who sought to...
by Ashley Reddish | Jul 11, 2024 | Glossary
What Is STD Testing? STD testing is the diagnostic process used to detect sexually transmitted infections (STIs). It can involve laboratory tests on blood, urine, genital secretions, or tissue to identify pathogens or antibodies indicative of infection. Testing is...
by Ashley Reddish | Jul 11, 2024 | Glossary
What Is a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)? STDs are infections primarily transmitted through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral intercourse. They can be caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. STDs may cause a range of symptoms or may be...
by Ashley Reddish | Jul 11, 2024 | Glossary
What Is a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI)? STIs are infections primarily transmitted through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral intercourse. They can be caused by bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. They may cause a range of symptoms, from...
by Ashley Reddish | Jul 11, 2024 | Glossary
What Is a Surgical Abortion? A surgical abortion is a medical procedure used to terminate a pregnancy by surgically removing the fetus and placenta from the uterus. Procedures may involve vacuum aspiration or dilation and evacuation (D&E), depending on gestational...
