by Ashley Reddish | Jul 11, 2024 | Glossary
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 terminate her...
by Ashley Reddish | Jul 11, 2024 | Glossary
STD Testing The diagnostic process used to detect the presence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in individuals who may be at risk of infection. STD testing involves various methods, including laboratory tests on samples of blood, urine, genital secretions, or...
by Ashley Reddish | Jul 11, 2024 | Glossary
STD – Sexually Transmitted Disease Infections that are primarily transmitted through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral intercourse. These diseases can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. STDs...
by Ashley Reddish | Jul 11, 2024 | Glossary
STI – Sexually Transmitted Infection Infections that are primarily transmitted through sexual contact, including vaginal, anal, and oral intercourse. STIs can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, parasites, and fungi. They may...
by Ashley Reddish | Jul 11, 2024 | Glossary
Surgical Abortion A medical procedure used to terminate a pregnancy by surgically removing the fetus and placenta from the uterus. Surgical abortion procedures may involve vacuum aspiration or dilation and evacuation (D&E), depending on the gestational age of the...
