Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually Transmitted Diseases pass from person to person through sexual contact. The infections can be passed on via vaginal, anal and oral intercourse. Sexually Transmitted diseases can also spread through the use of unsterilized drug needles. Approx 20 infections are known to be transmitted through unprotected sexual intercourse. These infections are the major health risks and a matter of great fear for people and especially for women, as sexually transmitted infections can cause severe harm to their reproductive organs. Sexually transmitted infections are the major factors causing cervical and vulvar cancer in women, if left untreated. Women can lose their fertility in future due to such infections.

Some common Sexually Transmitted diseases are: -

  • • Chlamydia
  • • Genital herpes
  • • Syphilis
  • • HPV
  • • HIV/AIDS
  • • Gonorrhea
  • • Trichomoniasis
  • • Mycoplasma Genitalium
  • • Bacterial Vaginosis
  • • Viral Hepatitis

Symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually Transmitted Diseases have some signs and symptoms that indicate you to seek the help of a specialist. Signs and symptoms that might indicate Sexually Transmitted Diseases are: -

  • • Sores and bumps in genital, oral and anal area
  • • Burning sensation during urination
  • • Pain while urinating
  • • Yellow smelly vaginal discharge
  • • Unusual vaginal bleeding
  • • Painful sex
  • • Lower abdominal pain
  • • Rash on trunk, hands and feet
  • • Itching in the vaginal area

Sometime Sexually Transmitted Diseases don’t show any sign and symptom, which sometimes pass the infection to your sex partner. So it is important to take precautions before having sex with the partner.

Factors that increase the risk of Sexually Transmitted Diseases include unprotected sexual intercourse, sexual contact with multiple partners, use of recreational drugs, etc. You should avoid sex with multiple partners, use latex condoms and maintain a monogamous relationship with your partner to stay away from such diseases.

If you are facing any of the above symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, then you should consult best sexologist inNavi Mumbai for the right and effective treatment of Sexually Transmitted Diseases.