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Sexual Transmitted Disease
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections which a person often gets through sexual activity or contact. There are many types of sexually transmitted diseases and learning more about each type, what the symptoms are, how to diagnose it, when to see a doctor, how to treat it, and how to prevent the spread can all empower people. Such information should be administered through health education courses in public school, but should also be readily available to adults who may have missed that education in school.
STDs can be passed through blood, vaginal fluids, semen, or other bodily fluids. Some are transmitted from mother to infant or from person to person through shared needles or blood transfusions. An individual with an STD may seem perfectly healthy and still be infected. Many STDs show no symptoms but are highly transferrable during sex. It is important that you receive regular checkups if you are sexually active because the symptoms can be easily mistaken for something else and without immediate treatment, some STDs can cause very serious health issues.
The symptoms for STDs range which is why they may go unnoticed until the problem gets worse. However, some common symptoms include things such as sores on the genitals, mouth, or rectal area, as well as painful urination, oddly colored discharge from females, discharge from the penis, and/or swelling of the genital region. Some of the symptoms show themselves after a few days of exposure, while others only show after months or years. Some can resolve themselves within a matter of weeks while others, if left alone, can get worse. STDs are caused by one of three things. The first is Bacteria (this causes Chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and syphilis). The second is Viruses (this causes genital herpes, HIV, and HPV). The third is Parasites (this causes trichomoniasis).
Sexual activity increases the spread of infectious agents but certain viruses and STDs can be spread without any sexual contact. Thankfully you can stop the outbreak of any existing inflammation when you turn to your doctor. Your doctor can provide you with a clear health examination and determine what medication might be used to treat your outbreak. You might be given prescription medications that will help you to stop not only the spreading of the disease but also the flare ups that you may be personally facing. No longer do you need to suffer silently when you can get help immediately.