What is sexually transmitted disease (S.T.D.)?

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The diseases that occur in males and females due to unethical sexual relations and not regularly cleaning their genital organs are called sexually transmitted diseases. These are diseases that are highly likely to spread due to sexual contact in humans or animals. The full name of STD is sexually transmitted disease. These infections are mostly sexually transmitted and common symptoms usually include rashes, pain during sex or urination, itching around the vagina in women, vaginal discharge, discharge from the penis in men, and boils and blisters, etc. However, this does not mean that STDs are only transmitted through sex. Some of these diseases can also be transmitted through other means, such as using the bed or towels of an infected person, through open wounds or peeled skin, etc. STDs are often deadly and dangerous, which can lead to death if not treated properly. AIDS is still an incurable disease, but the rest can be successfully treated.

The main causes and prevention of STDs are as follows:

Causes:

  1. Having sexual relations in an unethical manner.
  2. Not regularly cleaning the genital organs.
  3. Having intercourse with an infected male or female.
  4. Having intercourse during the menstrual cycle.
  5. Children are born to infected parents.
  6. Injecting multiple individuals with the same needle, etc.

Prevention:

  1. A woman should have a relationship with only one man, and a man should have a relationship with only one woman.
  2. Use a condom during intercourse.
  3. An infected person should not reproduce.
  4. Regularly clean the genital organs.
  5. Avoid intercourse during the menstrual cycle.
  6. Use a needle to inject only one patient.

Here are some STDs listed below

Bacterial Vaginosis (BV): BV is a prevalent issue in the vagina. It is cureable. It may make getting an STD more likely for you.

Chlamydia: This popular STD is quite common. You can take care of it. It could be difficult for a woman to become pregnant if you don’t.

Gonorrhea is a common sexually transmitted disease. It can be treated with medicine. It can result in serious health issues if left untreated.

Hepatitis: A virus causes hepatitis. It is a major factor in liver cancer. This explains why a lot of people require liver transplants.

Sexually transmitted herpes is common. Many are unaware that they have it. Although there is no cure, medication can assist. It can halt the spread of epidemics.

HIV: Compared to people without STDs, those with STDs are at a higher risk of developing HIV.

The human papillomavirus, or HPV, is highly prevalent in the United States. Most do not exhibit any signs. Health problems may result from it. Immunizations help avoid these.

One STD is Mycoplasma genitalium, or Mgen. It is treatable with antibiotics. Consume all prescribed medications if you have MGEN.

Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): PID can lead to major issues, such as infertility.

STDs and Infertility: Gonorrhea and chlamydia can cause PID and make it impossible to conceive. Both are avoidable.

STDs During Pregnancy: Get tested for STDs to safeguard the health of your unborn child.

Syphilis: If left untreated, syphilis can lead to serious issues. With the appropriate medication, it is easily curable.

Many people who have trichomoniasis do not exhibit any symptoms.

There are additional STDs, such as scabies and chancroid.

References:

https://www.cdc.gov/std/general/default.htm