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I would like to take about Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), chlamydia and gonorrhea.  Did you know that they are the two most commonly reported communicable diseases?  Scary part is most of these infections have minimal to no symptoms at all.  My previous experience with infertility was eye opening to the number of infertility with history or STIs.  Other effects of untreated STIs can cause complications of pregnancy, chronic pain and pelvic inflammatory disease.  This is what brings me to encourage every patient that is sexually active to consider STI testing.  I always recommend STI testing with EVERY change in sexual partners.  Yes that means if you had 3 in one month that I would want you to come into the office for testing all 3 times… 5 partner… 5 times, you get the idea

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Jennifer Huston APRN FPA Jennifer Huston is a Family Nurse Practitioner. Jennifer did her undergrad with St. Anthony’s College of Nursing, receiving her Bachelor’s of Science in Nursing in 2000. She graduated from Olivet Nazarene University in 2016 with her Master’s degree in science. She is board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Jennifer had over 16 years nursing experience in Labor and Delivery. Her nurse practitioner career has been with both women’s health/infertility and pediatrics. Her strong passion for women's health and integrative approach will allow for a more holistic environment. Jennifer has been married for 23 years, has three kids and a dog named Wrigley. In her spare time she enjoys watching her kids sports, singing at church, and enjoying the outdoors. She is looking forward to getting to know you

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