What is Sexually Transmitted Infractions & Symptoms

Posted by DrSafeHands on January 6th, 2020

It is an infection that can be passed from one person to another through sexual contact. Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) or Sexually Transmitting Infections (STIs) caused by viruses, bacteria, and parasites. Both males and females can get affected by STDs but it has been diagnosed that females get more affected by this disease. If the pregnant woman gets STDs, it can cause many serious physical complications. Moreover, there are more than 20 types of STDs which include:

• HIV/AIDS
• HPV
• Syphilis
• Genital Herpes
• Trichomoniasis

Symptoms:

• Fever
• Painful or burning urination
• Discharge from the penis
• Pain during Sex
• Lower abdominal pain
• A rash over the trunk, hands or feet

Causes:

• Having unprotected sex
• Having sexual contact with multiple partners 
• Having a history of STDs
• Forcefully sexual intercourse or sexual activity
• Misuse of alcohol or the use of recreational drugs

Complications:

• Pelvic pain
• Arthritis
• Infertility
• Heart disease
• Certain cancers, such as HPV
• Eye inflammation
• Pregnancy complications

Preventions:
There are many ways and precautions by which you can avoid the STDs (Sexually
Transmitting Diseases) or STIs (Sexually Transmitting Infections), some of them are
mentioned below:

• Abstain
• Stay with one uninfected partner
• Wait and test
• Get vaccinated 
• Use condoms
• Don't drink alcohol excessively or use drugs

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