Sexually transmitted infections also called sexually transmitted diseases are the diseases that are generally required by the sexual contact, this is generally caused by bacteria viruses are parasites that are are the common cause of sexually transmitted disease which may pass from person to person in by blood, semen ,sperm, vaginal fluid or any other body fluids. Sometimes sexually transmitted infections can be transmitted non sexually like from the mother to the infant during pregnancy for or during childbirth, other transmissions are through blood transfusion or sharing infected needles.
Symptoms:-
Sexually transmitted infections have many range of sign and symptoms and some of them commonly include no symptoms this is the main reason why STD's may go unnoticed until complications occur or any partner is diagnosed. Some of the most common sign and symptoms of STI are-
- Pain or burning sensation while urinating
- Sores or bumps on the genitals, oral or the rectal area
- Unusual vaginal discharge
- Discharge from the penis
- Pain during sexual intercourse
- Vaginal bleeding
- Fever
- Sudden lower abdominal pain
- Rashes over the trunk, feets and hands.
- Chlamydia
- Human papillomavirus
- Syphilis
- Human immuno virus
- Gonorrhea
- Pubic crabs
- Trichomoniasis
- Harpes
- Using protective devices and other latex barriers while sexual intercourse.
- Using water based lubricant during sexual intercourse
- Going for regular sexual health checkups to the doctor
- There should be proper information of any sexually transmitted infection to you and your partner
- Keep proper hygiene after intercourse
- Get tested for HIV
- Get yourself tested for stds regularly
- Avoids sharing used razors, towels, undergarments
- Keep in mind certain sign and symptoms of STD
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