STDs - what is it?

Unfortunately, medical statistics indicate that the number of cases of sexually transmitted diseases is steadily increasing. STDs - what is it? Not everyone can correctly decipher this abbreviation, and even fewer people know what diseases belong to this group. But, fortunately, today many people use a condom during sexual intercourse, realizing that it can protect not only from unwanted pregnancy, but also from infection. And if young people pay more attention to this issue, then these ailments continue to spread among people aged 50 and even older.

Treatment of STDs - what is it? With some diseases it is easy to cope with the course of simple antibiotics (for example with candidiasis). Most diseases in men pass asymptomatically and are quickly cured, whereas in women they can cause even infertility. In order to start treatment on time, it is necessary to make appropriate tests. On STDs, they can be taken in a women's consultation, in a special laboratory or at the dermatovenerologic dispensary of your city.

Let's look at some diseases in more detail. Chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause only mild symptoms in women, and even completely leak without any signs. 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 ailment 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 a risk zone and may also become infected if they do not receive treatment immediately. Now it becomes clear that one can not ignore STDs, which can lead to unpleasant consequences.

Still to the diseases transferred sexual by, include HPV and herpes. HPV is a 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 in this case, the carrier of the virus may not be aware of his illness until a complete STD examination is completed. Prevent HPV disease by using condoms. There is also vaccination for girls, which in the future reduces their risk of cervical cancer. Genital herpes is easier to recognize. This disease is especially unpleasant because, once infected by it, it can not be removed from it: the herpes will periodically appear on the body, causing inconvenience. Sores have an unsightly appearance, which can completely scare the 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, until now no medicine has been found that relieves AIDS, so the ailment is potentially fatal. However, it can be controlled, which allows the diseased to live many years. Of great importance in the prevention of AIDS is the use of a condom during intercourse.