Sexually Transmitted Diseases
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What are sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)?
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are diseases that are mainly passed from one person to another during sex. There are at least 25 differentsexually transmitted diseases with a range of different symptoms. These diseases may be spread through vaginal, anal and oral sex.
Most sexually transmitted diseases will only affect you if you havesexual contact with someone who has an STD. However there are some infections, for example scabies, which are referred to as STDs because they are most commonly transmitted sexually, but which can also bepassed on in other ways.
Sexually transmitted infection (STI) is another name for sexually transmitted disease (STD). The name STI is often preferred because there are a few STDs, such as Chlamydia,that can infect a person without causing any actual. Someone without symptoms may not think of themselves as having a disease, but they may still have an infection that needs treating.
How can youtell if you have a sexually transmitted disease?
You may become aware that you have an STD because of symptoms, or it may be that a sexual partner tells you they have an STD which they might havepassed on to you. Some sexually transmitted diseases can be transmitted by an infected person even if they don't have any symptoms. Certain STDs can also be transmitted from a pregnant woman to herunborn child.
If you think you might have been exposed to an STD then you should go to see a doctor. Many sexually transmitted diseases can be easily cured, but if left untreated, they may causeunpleasant symptoms and could lead to long-term damage such as infertility. It is important that anyone diagnosed with an STD informs everyone they have had sex with within the past year (or everyonefollowing the partner they believe may have infected them).
Common symptoms of STDs include burning or pain while urinating; any discharge from the opening of the penis; a change in a woman’s normal...
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are diseases that are mainly passed from one person to another during sex. There are at least 25 differentsexually transmitted diseases with a range of different symptoms. These diseases may be spread through vaginal, anal and oral sex.
Most sexually transmitted diseases will only affect you if you havesexual contact with someone who has an STD. However there are some infections, for example scabies, which are referred to as STDs because they are most commonly transmitted sexually, but which can also bepassed on in other ways.
Sexually transmitted infection (STI) is another name for sexually transmitted disease (STD). The name STI is often preferred because there are a few STDs, such as Chlamydia,that can infect a person without causing any actual. Someone without symptoms may not think of themselves as having a disease, but they may still have an infection that needs treating.
How can youtell if you have a sexually transmitted disease?
You may become aware that you have an STD because of symptoms, or it may be that a sexual partner tells you they have an STD which they might havepassed on to you. Some sexually transmitted diseases can be transmitted by an infected person even if they don't have any symptoms. Certain STDs can also be transmitted from a pregnant woman to herunborn child.
If you think you might have been exposed to an STD then you should go to see a doctor. Many sexually transmitted diseases can be easily cured, but if left untreated, they may causeunpleasant symptoms and could lead to long-term damage such as infertility. It is important that anyone diagnosed with an STD informs everyone they have had sex with within the past year (or everyonefollowing the partner they believe may have infected them).
Common symptoms of STDs include burning or pain while urinating; any discharge from the opening of the penis; a change in a woman’s normal...
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