The most common sexually transmitted diseases

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) cause infertility in men and women, prostatitis – in the strong half of humanity and inflammatory diseases of the pelvic organs – in the weak.

In some cases, STDs lead to the development of cancer and even death.

The best prevention of such diseases is caution in choosing a partner and using condoms. If the infection still occurred, self-medication is unacceptable: only a doctor can choose the necessary treatment.

Learn about the first signs of the most common STDs so that you can see your doctor in time.

Trichomoniasis

This disease is caused by the microorganism Trichomonas vaginalis and is the first most common on Earth. According to some sources, it affects about ten percent of people around the world.

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Trichomoniasis can be asymptomatic in both sexes. If left untreated, it causes infertility and pregnancy pathologies in women, as well as provokes premature birth.

Urgently to the doctor!

If a woman has:

If a man has:

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is one of the most common STDs. According to statistics, it affects about 100 million people worldwide every year. The number of infected people can reach a billion.

According to various data, among sexually active young people, from five to 15 percent infected with chlamydia.

Chlamydia is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis. It affects the urethra, rectum, cervix, and even the eyes.

If this disease is not treated, it leads to problems with conception.

Urgently to the doctor!

If a woman has:

• mucous and mucopurulent discharge with an unpleasant smell from the vagina,
• itching and burning of the genitals, including when urinating,
• lower abdominal pain, intermenstrual bleeding,
• low temperature.

If a man has:

• vitreous discharge from the urethra,
• itching and burning when urinating,
• clouding of the urine,
• pain in the urethra, scrotum, lower back,
• elevated temperature.

Human papillomavirus

Science knows more than 100 strains of papillomovirus, most of which cause the development of cancer and benign tumors.

It is this virus that causes the appearance of warts and genital warts on the genitals.

Urgently to the doctor!

Do not delay your visit to the doctor if:

• on the skin in any area of the genitals, small bumps of white or flesh color or large formations similar to cauliflower appeared,
• are you concerned about itching in the genital area,
• women show unusual color discharge or small intermenstrual bleeding.

Gonorrhea

This disease is caused by gonococcus Neisseria gonorrhoeae, which affects the mucous membrane of the urethra, cervix, rectum, throat, and even the eyes.

In men, the symptoms of gonorrhea are more noticeable than in women.

Urgently to the doctor!

Do not delay your visit to the doctor if:

• are you worried about burning when urinating,
• you have white or yellow discharge from the penis
• have you noticed a change in the color and consistency of the vaginal discharge,
• there is irritation of the rectum or discharge from it.

Herpes

Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus of the second type. It affects the mucous membranes, and after the first manifestation migrates to the nervous system.

This virus is the most dangerous for pregnant women, children and people with weakened immune systems.

Urgently to the doctor!

Do not delay your visit to the doctor if:

• do you feel itching or tingling in the genital area or rectum,
• in the area of the genitals, fluid-filled bubbles appeared, which after the rupture leave small painful wounds,
• there is pain when urinating,
• simultaneously with the above symptoms, there is a headache and back pain,
• flu-like symptoms appeared, including enlarged lymph nodes and fever.

Syphilis

This disease is caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidium. As a rule, it is transmitted sexually, but a mother with syphilis can infect an unborn child.

The disease develops in three stages and is very contagious in the first two. In the absence of treatment, syphilis passes into a latent form and ends with the so-called tertiary syphilis, in which the internal organs are destroyed.

Tertiary syphilis can be fatal.

Urgently to the doctor!

Do not delay your visit to the doctor if:

• you have developed one or more sores on your penis, vagina, external genitals, anus, or mouth,
• the inguinal lymph nodes look swollen,
• have you noticed a rash on your body that does not cause itching,
• you have a fever or flu-like symptoms.

Candidiasis

This disease has another name-thrush. Technically, this is not an STD, since the Candida albicans fungi that causes candidiasis can be found on the skin and mucous membranes of most people.

However, pathogenic varieties of candida are often sexually transmitted and cause disease, especially if a person has reduced immunity.

Thrush is considered a typical female disease, but it can also occur in men.

Urgently to the doctor!

If a woman has:

• irritation, redness and swelling of the genitals,
• itching in the vaginal area,
• thick white discharge.

If a man has:

• irritation and swelling of the glans penis,
• discharge from the penis.

The most important thing

Contact your doctor immediately if you notice unusual discharge, pimples, or sores on your genitals. You should also be wary of burning and itching when urinating.