Unfortunately, medical statistics indicate that the number of cases of sexually transmitted diseases is steadily increasing. STD - what is it? Not everyone can correctly decipher this abbreviation, and even fewer people know exactly which diseases belong to this group. But, fortunately, today many people use a condom during intercourse, realizing that it can protect not only from unwanted pregnancy, but also from infection. And if young people pay more and more attention to this issue, then these ailments continue to spread among people aged 50 and even older.
STD treatment - what is it? Some diseases are easily managed with 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 make appropriate tests. You can take them for STDs at the antenatal clinic, at a special laboratory or at the dermatovenerological dispensary in your city.
Let'sLet's take a look at some diseases in more detail. Chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause only mild symptoms in women, or even no symptoms at all. Therefore, it may happen that a woman does not even know that she is sick. She transmits 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, that this can lead to unpleasant consequences.
Sexually transmitted diseases include HPV and herpes. HPV is the 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 even in this case, the carrier of the virus may not be aware of her illness until she undergoes a full examination for STDs. You can prevent HPV by using condoms. There is also vaccination of girls, which reduces their risk of cervical cancer in the future. Genital herpes is easier to recognize. This disease is especially unpleasant because, having become infected with it once, you can no longer get rid of it: herpes will periodically appear on the body, causing inconvenience. The sores have an unsightly appearance, which can completely scare off a partner.
All people have heard something about HIV infection,which causes human immunodeficiency syndrome - one of the most dangerous STDs. What is it and how to avoid infection? Unfortunately, no cure for AIDS has yet been found, so the disease 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.
