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Copyright (c) 1991   Tribune Media Services, Inc.


I THOUGHT YOU WOULD LIKE TO KNOW:  The Genital Self-examination


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     Each year about 12 million new cases of sexually treated diseases
(STD) are diagnosed in the United States.  Experts say that millions more
go unrecognized, undiagnosed and untreated.  Although many Americans are
fearful of STDs, they often do not have the understanding and knowledge
about these diseases that permit them to obtain medical care as rapidly as
they should.  A new national education campaign that features the genital
self examination (GSE) has been launched by four of the nations leading
health associations in cooperation with Burroughs Wellcome Corporation;
The American Academy of Family Physicians, American College of General
Practitioners in Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery, The American Academy of
Dermatology, and the American Social Health Association.  They invite you
to call 1-800-234-1124 to obtain your copy of the  "The Genital
Self-examination (GSE) Guide" or you may forward your request to:  GSE,
P.O. Box 4088, Woburn, Mass. 01888-4088.  The booklet has been designed to
teach you how to check for the signs of STDs such as chlamydia, genital
herpes, gonorrhea, genital warts and syphilis.  Instructions for both men
and women are included.  While many different STDs have similar
appearances, this information will help you become aware of any problems
at an early stage of any infection, and seek the medical help for
diagnosis and treatment that avoid the serious complications that may
arise when these diseases go untreated.
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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace 
the counsel and advice of your personal physician.  Promptly consulting your 
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical 
problem.
