Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Chlamydia

a common bacterial STD that can infect both men and women.

You can get Chlamydia by

having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has Chlamydia. If your sex partner is male you can still get chlamydia even if he does not ejaculate (cum).

If you’ve had Chlamydia and were treated in the past, you can still get infected again.

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How do I know if I have Chlamydia?

Most people who have Chlamydia have no symptoms. Women with symptoms may notice: abnormal vaginal discharge; burning sensation when urinating. Symptoms in men can include: discharge from their penis; burning sensation when urinating; pain and swelling in one or both testicles (although this is less common).

Can Chlamydia be cured?

yes

If you are a woman, untreated Chlamydia can cause

pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID often has no symptoms, however some women may have abdominal and pelvic pain. Even if it doesn’t cause symptoms initially, PID can cause permanent damage to your reproductive system. PID can lead to long-term pelvic pain, inability to get pregnant, and potentially deadly ectopic pregnancy.

Genital Herpes

an STD caused by two types of viruses. The viruses are called herpes simplex

virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2).

Oral herpes is usually caused

HSV-1 and can result in cold sores or fever blisters on or

around the mouth. However, most people do not have any symptoms.

Most people with oral herpes were infected

during childhood or young adulthood from non-sexual contact with saliva.

How is genital herpes spread?

You can get genital herpes by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the disease. If you do not have herpes, you can get infected if you come into contact with the herpes virus in:

A herpes sore;

Saliva (if your partner has an oral herpes infection) or genital secretions (if your partner

has a genital herpes infection);

Skin in the oral area if your partner has an oral herpes infection, or skin in the genital area

if your partner has a genital herpes infection.

You will not get herpes from

toilet seats, bedding, or swimming pools, or from touching

objects around you such as silverware, soap, or towels.

Herpes can be passed

to your unborn child before birth but is more commonly passed to your infant during delivery. This can lead to a potentially deadly infection in your baby (called neonatal herpes).

How do I know if I have genital herpes?

Most people who have genital herpes have no symptoms, or have very mild

symptoms.Herpes sores usually appear as one or more blisters on or around the genitals, rectum or mouth.

Can you cure herpes

the infection stays in the body for the rest of

your life, the number of outbreaks may decrease over time.

What happens if I don’t get treated for genital herpes?

Genital herpes can cause painful genital sores and can be severe in people with suppressed immune systems.

Gonorrhea

bacterial sexually transmitted disease (STD) that can infect both men and women.It is a very common infection, especially among young people ages 15-24 years.

How do I know if I have Gonorrhea? men

A burning sensation when urinating;

A white, yellow, or green discharge from the penis;

Painful or swollen testicles (although this is less common).

Some men with gonorrhea may have no symptoms at all.

How do I know if I have Gonorrhea? women

Most women with gonorrhea do not have any symptoms.

Painful or burning sensation when urinating;

Increased vaginal discharge;

Vaginal bleeding between periods.

What happens if I don’t get treated for Gonorrhea? women

Some of the complications of PID are: formation of scar tissue that blocks fallopian tubes; ectopic pregnancy, Infertility; long-term pelvic/abdominal pain.

What happens if I don’t get treated for Gonorrhea? men

In men, gonorrhea can cause a painful condition in the tubes attached to the testicles. In

rare cases, this may cause a man to be sterile.Untreated gonorrhea may also increase your chances of getting or giving HIV.

HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

can cause health problems including genital warts and cancers. But there are vaccines that can stop these health problems from happening.

How is HPV spread?

vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the virus. It is most commonly spread during vaginal or anal sex. HPV can be passed even when an infected person has no signs or symptoms.

Does HPV cause health problems?

In most cases, HPV goes away on its own and does not cause any health problems. But when HPV does not go away, it can cause health problems like genital warts and cancer.

How can I avoid HPV and the associated health problems?

HPV vaccination at age 11 or 12 years

HPV Statistics:

infections. HPV is so common that almost every person who is sexually-active

Can I be treated for HPV?

There is no treatment for the virus itself. However, there are treatments for the health

problems that HPV can cause:

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Pelvic inflammatory disease is an infection of a woman’s reproductive organs. It is a

complication often caused by some STDs, like chlamydia and gonorrhea. Other

infections that are not sexually transmitted can also cause PID.

PID:Can it be cured?

Yes, if PID is diagnosed early, it can be treated. However, treatment

won’t undo any damage that has already happened to your reproductive system.

Syphilis

bacterial sexually transmitted infection that can cause serious health problems

if it is not treated.

You can get syphilis by

direct contact with a syphilis sore during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. You can find sores on or around the penis, vagina, or anus, or in the rectum, on the lips, or in the mouth. Syphilis can spread from an infected mother to her unborn baby.

What does Syphilis look like?

A person with primary syphilis generally has sores at the original site of infection.Symptoms of secondary syphilis include skin rash, swollen lymph nodes, and fever.Tertiary syphilis is associated with severe medical problems.

Can Syphilis be cured?

Yes, syphilis can be cured with the right antibiotics