Unfortunately, medical statistics indicate that the number of cases of
sexually transmitted diseases is steadily increasing. STDs - what is it? Not everyone can correctly decipher this abbreviation, and even fewer people know about which diseases belong to this group. But, fortunately, today many people use a condom during intercourse, realizing that it can protect not only from an unwanted pregnancy, but also from infection. And if young people are paying more and more attention to this issue, then these ailments continue to spread among people aged 50 years and even older.
What is STD treatment? Some diseases can be easily dealt with using a course of simple antibiotics (for example, candidiasis). Most diseases in men are asymptomatic and quickly cured, while in women they can even cause infertility. In order to start treatment on time, it is necessary to do the appropriate tests. For STDs, you can take them in a antenatal clinic, in a special laboratory, or in a skin and venereal clinic in your city.
Let's look at some diseases in more detail. Chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause only mild symptoms in women, or even proceed without any signs. Therefore, it may happen that a woman does not even know that she is sick. She transfers the disease to her sexual partners, while the disease continues to develop in her body and can lead to problems during pregnancy or, as mentioned, to infertility. Children born from an infected mother immediately fall into the risk zone and may also become infected if they do not immediately receive treatment. Now it becomes clear that STDs cannot be ignored, which can lead to unpleasant consequences.
Other sexually transmitted diseases include HPV and herpes. HPV is a
human papillomavirus. The disease is one of the most common
sexually transmitted diseases. In some women, it can lead to the development of precancerous cells in the cervix. But in this case, the carrier of the virus may not be aware of his illness until a complete examination for STDs has passed. HPV can be prevented with condoms. There is also vaccination for girls, which in the future will reduce their risk of cervical cancer. Genital herpes is easier to recognize. This disease is especially unpleasant in that, having infected it once, one cannot get rid of it already: herpes will periodically appear on the body, causing inconvenience. Sores have an unsightly appearance, which can completely scare off a partner.
All people have heard anything about HIV infection, which causes human immunodeficiency syndrome - one of the most dangerous STDs. What is it and how to avoid infection? Unfortunately, a cure for AIDS has not yet been found, so the ailment is potentially fatal. However, it can be controlled, which allows the sick to live for many years. Of great importance in the prevention of AIDS is the use of a condom during intercourse.