There is a significant risk in this group
Sexually transmitted diseasesaren’t just a problem of the young.
Older people can suffer from them, too.
Sex can be an important part of a person’s life, no matter what their age.
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Namely, clinicians and scientists don’t spend enough time thinking or talking about older individuals having sex.
Screening, however, is essential.
It could save her life.
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