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Very well known, but not taken very seriously. STDs can affect men and women of all social classes and ages and lead to serious health complications. Contrary to what most people think, it is not only through the sexual act itself that diseases are transmitted, but also through kissing or even masturbation if done after touching an infected person.
What is STDs?
STD is the acronym for the name sexually transmitted diseases, whose main form of contagion is sexual intercourse without using a condom with an infected person. They can manifest themselves through discharge, wounds, warts or the presence of blisters on the genital region. Among the most well-known STDs are syphilis , gonorrhea , HPV , herpes , soft cancer and AIDS , but there is an extensive list of diseases in this category. They are also popularly known as venereal diseases.
Each of them causes different symptoms in the body and affects different areas. Some are completely curable through treatments and others are not. Some cause very uncomfortable symptoms and others are totally asymptomatic.
In addition to contagion through sexual intercourse, STDs can be contracted through kissing, masturbation and blood transfusion, when the donor has the virus. It can also occur during pregnancy or during childbirth , when the mother is infected. Contaminated syringe sharing can also occur.
STD symptoms
Many STDs are completely asymptomatic, which ends up being very worrying. First, by worsening the condition of the carrier of the disease, as it may take time to discover and start the appropriate treatment. Second, because without symptoms, the carrier does not prevent himself with condoms and ends up contaminating other people.
The best way to prevent or treat properly is through routine medical monitoring. Visit your gynecologist regularly and get to know your body. If you notice any different signs, see your doctor immediately . Even asymptomatic STDs cause changes in the body, especially in vaginal discharge, so always stay tuned!
Strong smell
The vaginal odor has a very characteristic smell, but when that smell is altered, often with a bad odor or a very strong smell, something may be wrong. It is natural for women to notice the difference in the odor of their vaginas when peeing or even in the odor of their panties. In fact, this is an indispensable medical recommendation for women, smelling your used panties is a great method to find out how your intimate health is doing. Some STDs alter the vaginal pH and the presence of bacteria completely alters the natural odor of the vagina.
Itch
The itching in the private parts will not necessarily indicate that you have an STD’s, after all it may be the occurrence of several factors such as allergy to some intimate product or even a candidiasis . But it can also be a sign that there is some infection or presence of bacteria in the intimate region, so if in doubt it is better to investigate and confirm that everything is fine, or else, start the appropriate treatment as soon as possible.
Vaginal discharge
Vaginal discharge is a common sign in all women, especially those of childbearing potential. Also very common, occur during the days leading up to the menstrual period . However, if the presence of vaginal discharge is accompanied by uncomfortable symptoms such as itching, bad smell and greenish or yellowish color, it is an indication that an infection is occurring. This is also a characteristic sign of a well-known STD, gonorrhea.
Warts on Genitalia
The presence of warts on the male or female genitals, can be an alert for the presence of infections and STDs, specifically HPV. In the case of women, HPV can worsen if not properly treated and cause more serious problems such as cervical cancer .
Pain and Difficulty Urinating
Very common symptom for several health events, especially in cases of urinary infection, pain and difficulty in urinating can also be indicative of the presence of STDs. Especially in the case of men, the difficulty in urinating may be indicative of STD gonorrhea or chlamydia , which cause severe pain in the urethra and difficulty in urinating.
If you notice any of these symptoms or any other sign that your body is different, with a different odor, see your doctor immediately. Performing specific tests will ensure a reliable diagnosis and effective treatment.
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STD treatment
The treatment of STDs is different for each type of disease. For this reason, medical consultation and more specific exams are essential to determine and diagnose the exact disease, so that treatment can be started as soon as possible. Some unfortunately have no cure and the indicated treatment is only to control the symptoms and provide a better quality of life for the patient.
AIDS
AIDS, which stands for human immunodeficiency syndrome, is contracted through the HIV virus. The disease completely affects the immune system leaving the body completely susceptible to all other diseases. Contamination occurs through vaginal, anal and oral sex without using a condom , during pregnancy, during childbirth or breastfeeding from mother to
baby, when the woman has the virus, or when exchanging syringes or exchanging contaminated blood.
AIDS is one of the STDs that has no cure. Treatment is based on antiretrovirals that are offered free of charge by the SUS network. The focus of this medicine is to strengthen the immune system that has been reached, as a way to reduce the burden of this virus and also to reduce the chances of the patient developing other diseases such as respiratory and heart disease, which are very common in HIV patients.
HPV
Also known as rooster crest due to its appearance when manifested, HPV or condyloma acuminata is considered a common and even simple infection, but if not treated correctly it can trigger a cancer.
The treatment of HPV can be carried out through the use of medications or in some cases surgically. The use of medicines does not cause the elimination of the virus, since there is no treatment that provides this effect. But it is focused on the control of symptoms that are very uncomfortable and painful, due to the injuries that arise. In more specific cases, surgical removal of the lesions may be indicated.
Gonorreia
The well-known gonorrhea is caused by the bacterium neisseria gonorrheae. The disease affects genitals, cervix, rectum, eyes and throat. If not treated in time, it can worsen and cause the individual’s irreversible infertility .
The treatment of gonorrhea is the basis of antibiotics to fight the bacteria in the body. Normally in the first days of treatment, the symptoms already reduce the discomfort, however, the medication must be taken until the last day of medical prescription, strictly following the treatment.
Syphilis
The syphilis caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum is characterized by the presence of some lumps in the genital or groin confused with wounds lumps . In its most advanced stage it is common to have spots all over the body, paralysis in the limbs, hair loss and even blindness.
Treatment is carried out using an injectable antibiotic that is highly effective in combating the bacteria that causes syphilis. A single dose of the injection in the first year of infection of the disease is possible to combat it. If the disease has been contracted for more than a year, more doses of the injectable antibiotic will be possible.
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Since I imagined myself as a mother, in my thoughts everything seemed to be much easier and simpler than it really was, I expected to get pregnant as soon as I wished, but it wasn’t that simple. The first pregnancy was smooth, but my daughter’s birth was very troubled. Joana was born in 2002 with a weight of 2930kg and 45cm, from a very peaceful cesarean delivery but she had already been born with congenital pneumonia due to a broken bag not treated with antibiotics even before delivery.
