THE TOP 10 STDS
The American Social Health Organization said that one out of four teenagers in the United States of America develops a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Half of all sexually active adolescent adults get an STD by 25 years. The ten top STDs that are mostly seen are as follows:
- Hepatitis B
- Chlamydia
- Bacterial vaginosis
- Pubic lice
- Genital shingles (Herpes Simplex)
- Human papillomavirus (Genital warts)
- Chancroid (Syphilis)
- Clap (Gonorrhea)
- Trichomoniasis (Trich)
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)
- Acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS)
HOW DO STDS GENERALLY SPREAD?
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are usually sent by sexual ways: vaginal, mouth, or anal sex.
Some can spread sexually transmitted diseases through blood and blood products (including chlamydia, gonorrhea, chancroid, human immunodeficiency virus [HIV], human papillomavirus [HPV], Hepatitis B virus [HBV]) and herpes.
It can be transmitted from a mother to a child during pregnancy and childbirth.
WHO CAN GET STDS?
Those who usually catch an STD are:
- Any sexually active person
- Those who do not use condoms
- Those who change partners frequently
- If you have an earlier successful treatment for an STD, you may still catch the infection again.
- Men having sex with men, homosexuals. (They have a higher percentage of sexually transmitted diseases [STDs])
WHAT ARE THE FOUR CURABLE STDS?
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, and syphilis are the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). The excellent news is that these four infections are curable. However, new global estimates show more than one million new cases of these sexually transmitted infections each day. The worrying thing is that although we have never known more about how to prevent these infections, disease rates remain very high worldwide.
Particular sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), such as human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), cannot be cured and are deadly. You can find ways to protect yourself from STDs by learning more about these diseases.
WHAT CAN YOU DO TO STAY SAFE?
Having safe sex is vital when it comes to prevention, also:
- Use condoms and use them correctly
- Access reliable sexual health education sources
- Avoid casual sex and use condoms with a new partner
- Get timely testing and treatment if you are at risk
- Have sex with only one partner, which may reduce your risk of STD
- Have in mind that most sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) have no symptoms
Get tested for sexually transmitted diseases
- Get tested for sexually transmitted diseases between partners and after unprotected sex if you think you may be at risk of being infected or re-infected
Discuss the potential risk of getting STDs with your companion
- Discuss the potential risk of getting STDs with your companion.
- Make knowledgeable choices about the risk level you are comfortable discussing with your sex life.
- If you are pregnant and possibly getting STDs, getting tested and treated before your baby is born is essential.
- Make sure your partners get treated to avoid reinfection.
Reinfection is common even after successful treatment
Sometimes, you are unaware that you may have an STD; therefore, using a condom is essential. When used appropriately, condoms offer one of the most effective protection methods against STDs, including the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Female condoms are also effective and safe.