Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD)

• Chlamydia
• Genital Herpes
• Genital Warts
• HPV (Human Papillomavirus Virus)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Germs and bacteria are a part of everyday life. They can be found almost any where and can be spread by shaking hands, turning doorknobs and by sharing cell phones. However, certain germs and bacteria are only transmitted during certain activities.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Defined

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are diseases that are spread from person to person by sexual activity. There are numerous Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). STDs are also known as Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and Venereal Diseases (VDs). Sexual activity includes: vaginal, anal and oral sex. Symptoms of STDs or STIs can be found on, in and around the penis, the vagina, the anus and the mouth.

Symptoms Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) vary and are conditional on the type of disease or infection. Sometimes, an individual may not experience any symptoms. Symptoms could include: Itching, burning, painful urination, blisters, bumps, warts, rash, heavy discharge, smelly discharge, abdominal pain, pain during sexual intercourse, headache, fever, tiredness, weight loss and diarrhea.

Diagnosing Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are diagnosed by laboratory testing. Blood, urine, saliva or fluid samples may be taken to perform the laboratory test. No one test covers all sexually transmitted infections (STIs); thus, multiple samples may be taken to perform multiple tests.

Types of sexually transmitted diseases (STD) include genital herpes, chlamydia, and HIV/AIDS.

Causes Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are spread during sexual activity, but or not caused by sexual activity. The causes of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) or STIs are: viruses, bacteria, fungus and parasites.

Risk Factors Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

Any sexually active individual can develop a Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD). However, certain individuals have a higher chance of developing a sexually transmitted infection (STI). These individuals include: Individuals who have unprotected sex, individuals who have a history of STDs or STIs, individuals who have multiple sex partners, individuals who abuse drugs and alcohol and individuals who are intravenous drug users.

Treatment For Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

The treatments of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are dependent on the type of infection. Infections caused by bacteria, parasites and fungus can be treated with antibiotics. STIs caused by viruses may be treated with antiviral medication. Certain sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) caused by viruses can be managed, but not cured.

Prevention Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

There are ways to prevent or reduce the spread of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). The ways to prevent and reduce infection include: getting vaccinated, getting tested routinely, using condoms correctly and during each sex act, limiting the number of sexual partners to one, getting tested with each new sexual partner, avoiding casual sex, practicing safe sex and by not abusing drugs and alcohol.

Prevention Of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)

There are ways to prevent or reduce the spread of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs). The ways to prevent and reduce infection include: getting vaccinated, getting tested routinely, using condoms correctly and during each sex act, limiting the number of sexual partners to one, getting tested with each new sexual partner, avoiding casual sex, practicing safe sex and by not abusing drugs and alcohol.