Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexual Transmitted Disease

Sexual transmitted disease (STD), also referred to as sexually transmitted infection (STI), is a  severely-affecting infection mainly caused by sexual contact. The leading causes of sexually transmitted diseases are semen or vaginal fluids.  

However, in some cases, STDs can also be transmitted through non-sexual contact, such as skin-to skin contact, person-to-person blood transfusion, or sharing needles. Sexual transmitted diseases  can also be passed down to a baby from a pregnant woman. It can occur in the baby either during  pregnancy or during the delivery. 

Sexually transmitted diseases are of various types caused by either bacteria or viruses.  The most common types of sexual transmitted diseases are HIV, Genital Herpes, Genital Warts, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphillis, Tichomoniasis, HPV, Public lice, Vaginitis.

Symptoms of Sexual Transmitted Disease

Sexual transmitted disease often has no symptoms, so it never gets noticed or diagnosed until the  complications become severe. However, STD symptoms can vary from the type of STD. Some people  often have mild symptoms that occur around the genital region of the body. Some of the symptoms are: 

  • Pain during sex 
  • Warts or sores around the genital area 
  • Redness and itching in the genital area 
  • Painful urination 
  • Frequent urge to urinate 
  • Discharge from the penis 
  • Unusual vaginal discharge with a foul smell 
  • Vaginal bleeding (not menstrual)
  • Diarrhea 
  • Other STD symptoms occurring in your body include: 
  • Mouth sores or blisters around the mouth 
  • Fever
  • Pains and chills 
  • Weight loss 
  • Jaundice 
  • Skin rashes

How is Sexual Transmitted Disease treated?

Sexual transmitted diseases can be treated on the basis of the type of STD a person has. STDs are  caused by either bacteria or viruses. Typically, STDs caused by bacteria are comparatively easier to  treat than STDs caused by viruses. Often, there is no cure for STDs caused by viruses, and medication  can only be prescribed to lower the symptoms or to prevent the spreading of the infection. 

  • Effective antibiotics can cure many STDs caused by bacteria or parasites. However, it is  crucial to complete the course of medication as prescribed by the healthcare physician.
  • If a person has an STD caused by viruses such as Herpes or HIV, anti-viral medicines are the  ideal medication for this. 
  • Vaccines are also available for preventing Hepatitis B and HPV. 
  • It is important to consider avoiding all sexual activity until a week after the treatment so that  the warts, sores, or swelling have healed. 
  • Using good-quality condoms such as latex or polyurethane condoms is recommended for  safe sexual activity and prevention of the spreading of STDs. 

Get Your STD Treated Today

Sexually transmitted disease is a serious medical condition and can cause life-deteriorating  situations. This is why you must get diagnosed and treated as early as possible. But if you are  hesitant about awkward in-person appointments or cannot get there for some reason, then stress  not! We have you covered. We offer STD telemedicine appointments with experienced healthcare  professionals who will discreetly diagnose your symptoms and prescribe treatment.  Contact us today and get your STD telemedicine appointment and personalized STD  treatment in the comfort of your home.