Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are already an epidemic in our society, medical institutions warn that every day diagnostics of gonorrhea and syphilis increase, a worrying reality that highlights above all a clear need: we must be better informed and aware of the risks. We must maintain a safe and above all healthy sex life.
Each year, agencies fighting sexually transmitted diseases publish official documents to report on the most common sexual infections and their impact on the population. Pending the publication of the 2017 data, the 2016 data cannot be less alarming. First it’s chlamydia, then gonorrhea and the third, secondary syphilis.
- In most cases where sexually transmitted infections exist.
- The person does not notice the symptoms.
- Which also facilitates the transmission of such diseases.
As we said earlier, we do not yet have the most up-to-date data, however, the World Health Organization warns of something even more worrying, currently we already have cases of diagnosis of gonorrhea in which patients resist treatment. That is, the antibiotics we currently have are no longer effective in combating this type of disease.
Some types of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are becoming smarter and harder to treat, so the secret is to be smarter than them. Therefore, we must stay informed and use appropriate methods to prevent this type of infection.
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are essentially infections transmitted during sex, this type of relationship includes vaginal and oral practices, derived from a number of bacteria, viruses, fungi, protozoa and even parasites.
On the other hand, what makes this reality even more complex is that there is not always an obvious symptomatology, a person can unknowingly have a sexually transmitted disease, unknowingly increasing the risk of transmission and infection. STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) are out of control, with serious consequences.
In addition, it is estimated that with the increased use of popular dating or dating apps, silent infections, such as chlamydia or gonorrhea, are more present than ever, so while most of these diseases are curable, the long-term consequences of these diseases are, in some cases, quite serious.
Let’s see below what are the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) today.
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Its origin is bacterial and symptoms (when they appear) appear between 7 and 21 days after intercourse or sexual contact.
Symptoms, when they appear, may include in women
For men, symptoms include:
Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection and can be contracted through oral and vaginal sex; As we have already said, many of these diseases generally have no obvious symptoms or discomfort, the case of gonorrhea is one of them: it can be a silent disease or be confused with other disorders.
The most common clues we can have about gonorrhea are
In the most severe cases, patients may experience infertility.
HPV or human papillomavirus is actually a wide range of common viruses, not just one. Most viruses are harmless, but about 30 of them can cause cancer, such as cervical cancer, to develop. In fact, it is estimated that 99% of cases of this type of cancer are associated with this genital infection.
In general, human papillomavirus also has no symptoms, however, one of the first signs is usually the appearance of small viral warts in the genital area.
At the same time, it should be noted that vaccination against human papillomavirus is effective, in addition to a strategy recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Herpes simplex virus is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). It should be noted that there are two types: HSV-1, which is transmitted from word of mouth, and type 2 (HVS-2).
HVS-1 infection is contracted in early childhood, with the classic cold sore; As for the second type, it is worth mentioning that it is very resistant; After open sexual contact, small bubbles appear after 5 or 20 days, these skin lesions can develop in the vaginal or orogenital region.
Although these ulcers go away, the virus remains dormant in the body and can cause other, more serious diseases.
Syphilis originates from a bacterium. It is usually transmitted through sexual contact, however, it can also pass from mother to child during pregnancy, it is a high incidence disease that can be devastating if proper treatment is not applied.
At the same time, it is important to note that syphilis has a wide range of symptoms, so much so that it can often be confused with other disorders. This begins with the appearance of a small wound, then comes the burning sensation in the hands and feet, which gradually spreads throughout the body. Will there be more rashes, inflammation of the skin, changes in the lymph nodes, a lot of fatigue, weight loss?
The HUMAN Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), which causes AIDS, has already claimed the lives of more than 40 million people, diagnoses continue to appear day by day, and it is estimated that thousands of men and women do not yet know they are carrying the virus.
The most common form of contagion is unprotected sex or the use of needles or syringes containing contaminated blood, widely known risk practices. But still, infections continue to occur.
Anyway, we all have to think, although antiretroviral therapy slows the progression of the disease, the high rate of HIV-positive people is almost a collective failure in prevention and social awareness, something is not working. Doctors, researchers and health professionals say we need to work together on this.
More resources are needed to treat these diseases than, as we said at first, are becoming resistant to current treatments; at the same time, greater public awareness is needed; condom use is certainly the best way to protect against sexually transmitted diseases. Medical consultations, information, prevention and prevention of openly risky sexual practices are undoubtedly the most reliable mechanisms to prevent such problems.