02:18 27/04/2024
Sexuality is one of the basic and most beautiful characteristics of human beings. Sexuality makes us attracted to each other. Unfortunately, along with the joys it brings, the danger that sexual intercourse brings with it grows. Danger of sexually transmitted diseases.
Sexually transmitted diseases, ie. venereal diseases and the viruses that cause them are nowadays spreading at the speed of a forest fire, and certain steps need to be taken to protect ourselves.
"Male" and "female" sexually transmitted diseases
Sexually transmitted diseases in men are quite common. Some believe that there are "female sexually transmitted diseases" and "male sexually transmitted diseases", but it is important to say that they are the same sexually transmitted diseases, because the viruses or bacteria that cause them are the same, but the symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases in men differ from those in women. , and in that sense we can talk about differences.
They can be transmitted through sexual intercourse, kisses, oral-genital contact (oral sex), as well as the use of shared sex toys. Take a look at the details of the venereal disease you suspect, and in one of the following paragraphs, you can see if your symptoms indicate a venereal disease.
Symptoms
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are infectious diseases that are transmitted by any type of sexual intercourse, whether vaginal or anal.
"Traditional" PPBs are gonorrhea, syphilis, soft chancre and venereal lymphogranuloma.
However, there are other diseases that can be transmitted through sexual contact. Those are:
Viral infections: AIDS, genital herpes, hepatitis B, hepatitis C, genital warts
Bacterial infections: chlamydia
Fungal infections: candidiasis
Protozoal infections: trichomoniasis
Apart from AIDS, there are good chances for a cure for all the mentioned PPBs - provided that the medical treatment starts early enough. Otherwise, serious complications can occur
If you want to know which symptoms are an indicator of a sexually transmitted disease or sexually transmitted infection, we have made a short but fairly effective list that you can check before visiting your doctor or clinic. So, here is a list of the most common symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases:
Do you have an increased secretion of unpleasant odor from your genitals?
Do you have a rash or itching in the genital area?
Do you have any swelling, warts or blisters in the pubic region or near the anal opening?
Have you noticed an unusual-unpleasant odor in the genital area?
Have you noticed a strange blister or an open wound near the genitals?
Do you have pain during sexual intercourse?
Do you have bleeding during intercourse?
Do you have stomach pain?
Have you noticed any unusual or unexplained swelling?
Is your urine dark or does it have an unpleasant, strange odor?
Do you have a burning sensation when urinating?
If you have any of these symptoms, contact your doctor immediately or come to our counseling center. Most sexually transmitted diseases are curable, and very quickly if treatment is started in a timely manner. So time is an important factor, don't wait a second. Even the most dangerous sexually transmitted diseases can be successfully treated if treatment is started on time, so that the condition does not get worse.
Women are more susceptible to sexually transmitted diseases than men
It has nothing to do with promiscuity. Women are more susceptible to infections than men, it's a matter of anatomy. It is easier for a man to transmit an infection to a woman than vice versa. Sexually transmitted diseases are also difficult to detect in women.
There are more than 25 known sexually transmitted diseases
The most common sexually transmitted diseases are chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, genital herpes, HIV, human papilloma virus (HPV), syphilis, pubic lice and trichomoniasis. Infections can be viral, bacterial or parasitic.
Sexually transmitted diseases can be transmitted through oral sex
Contrary to popular belief, oral sex does not mean that you play it safe. In fact, after unprotected oral sex you are at a particularly high risk for gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes and hepatitis B. Always use a condom when you have oral sex with a new partner. A female condom can also help reduce the risk of sexually transmitted diseases, and should be used during oral sex.
Sexually transmitted diseases can be acquired vaginally, anal and orally, if you come in contact with semen. vaginal fluid and blood. Some sexually transmitted diseases can also enter the body through small cuts, genitals and anus. Sexually transmitted diseases are curable, but not all
Bacterial sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis can be cured. Viral sexually transmitted diseases such as herpes, hepatitis B, HIV, HPV and genital warts are incurable, although they can be controlled.
If you have a sexually transmitted disease, tell potential partners before you come into sexual contact with them. Just be honest.
Some sexually transmitted diseases are asymptomatic
Because certain diseases have no visible symptoms, you may not know that you or your partner are infected. Chlamydia, for example, is particularly asymptomatic. It can also take up to 10 years or more for a woman to develop HIV symptoms.
The symptoms are often similar to those caused by other infections, so it is easy to go wrong. Remember: you don’t have to have symptoms to be infected.
Because many sexually transmitted diseases are asymptomatic, it is difficult to know how many people become infected each year.
Untreated sexually transmitted diseases can have serious consequences
Women suffer more from frequent and serious health complications from a sexually transmitted disease than men.
Sexually transmitted diseases can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, cervical cancer, liver disease and infertility. Some can be passed from mother to child before, during or after birth. Pregnant women with sexually transmitted diseases also have a higher risk of miscarriage and premature birth. In the worst case, untreated syphilis can lead to death.
Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted disease
Most chlamydia sufferers do not even know they are ill. Chlamydia infects the cervix, which is most sensitive in adolescents, because their cervix changes during puberty.
Most women with chlamydia have no symptoms. If left untreated, chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammation, ectopic pregnancy and infertility. Fortunately, if detected early, chlamydia can be easily cured with antibiotics, since it is a bacterial infection.
Most doctors do not test patients for sexually transmitted diseases
Less than one-third of physicians routinely test patients for sexually transmitted diseases. And don't assume that a normal PAPA test means you're healthy. The Pap test only detects changes in the cells of the cervix, but it is not reliable for certain diseases. However, an abnormal pap test may indicate HPV and further tests are recommended. Condoms are not a 100% guarantee against sexually transmitted diseases
Apart from abstinence, condoms are the best and only way to protect against sexually transmitted diseases. Use a new condom every time you have oral, anal or vaginal sex with a new partner outside of a monogamous relationship.
About 50% of sexually active women will get an HPV infection at some point in their lives
Of the 100 strains of HPV, about 30 are sexually transmitted. About 10 are "high risk" and can lead to cervical cancer. "Low risk" types can cause genital warts.
Most people will never know they have HPV, because the immune system can eliminate less aggressive forms of HPV. However, more aggressive strains of HPV can cause multiple health problems, such as cervical cancer. The only way to detect HPV is through a Pap test, where precancerous changes of the cervix are visible.
