WHAT are stds?
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) represent a class of illnesses that are typically transmitted between people by means of sexual contact, including vaginal intercourse, oral sex, and anal sex. Unfortunately, a person may be infected, and may potentially infect others, without showing signs of disease. Some STIs can also be transmitted via use of an IV drug needle after its use by an infected person, as well as through childbirth or breastfeeding. The most common STDs are Candidiasis, Chlamydia, Trichomoniasis, and Genital herpes. Other STDs of concern are Gonorrhea, Syphilis, Hepatitis B and HIV. If you are going to have sex or you are already sexually active, make an appointment at our gynecology center to learn about STD prevention. Click here to learn more about our gynecology services. Or call us toll-free at 1-866-691-4141. For Live Help, click here.
An STD or Sexually Transmitted Disease is spread from one person to another through either sexual contact or sharing body fluids, like blood. There are two categories of STDs: bacterial and viral. Bacterial and viral STDs vary in the way they are treated. Bacterial STDs, like chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, are often cured with antibiotics. Viral STDs, like hepatitis B, HIV and HPV (genital warts), have no cure but can be treated to reduce the chance of long-term complications. One of the most common symptoms of STD is no symptom, so it is important to get checked at least annually if you and/or your partner is sexually active with more than each other. STDs need to be detected early and fully treated to avoid complications that could be serious and/or permanent. More…
