Infertility

"Physicians must have an open dialogue with patients about their sexual behavior, so doctors know what tests to perform." The "get teSTeD" campaign conveys important information about sexually transmitted diseases and offers a free brochure entitled "STDs, The Real Deal," to encourage people to visit a doctor or an STD clinic and get tested, if they are sexually active.

The brochure gives advice to people who might otherwise feel uncomfortable talking about sex and STDs with their doctor.

It also lists information about what tests to ask for, testing sites and how teens can protect themselves through the use of condoms.

A biennial study released in November 2005 by the Kaiser Family Foundation called "Sex on TV 4," reported that among the 20 most watched shows by teens, 70 percent included sexual content, and nearly half included sexual behavior.

Additionally, only ten percent of the shows with sexual content included a reference to sexual risk or responsibilities at some point in the episode.

"Young people are bombarded with sexual imagery and content everyday through the media, yet we are not giving them the facts they need to protect themselves against STDs," said James R.

Allen, MD, MPH, President and Chief Executive Officer of ASHA.

"Get teSTeD is a continuation of ASHA's long...

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