Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
The diseases which is occur due to the sexual contact. Many organisms involved in the sexually transmitted diseases like bacteria, viruses, and parasites. STDs transmitted through blood semen and vaginal fluids. These diseases also transmitted to the newborn during pregnancy or delivery of child.
Symptoms
Signs and symptoms include:
- Pain during sex
- Vaginal bleeding
- Lower abdominal pain
- Foul smelling vaginal discharge
- Sores
- Discharge from penis
- Fever
- Rashes
- Bumps of genital area
Causes
Causes of sexually transmitted diseases include:
Diagnosis
After taking history and conducting physical examination your doctor might recommend the following tests:
- Urinary analysis
- Blood test to check any infection
- Fluid culture test to check the infection
- Ultrasound to check underlying cause
- HIV testing
Treatment
Treatment depends upon the cause of the STDs, treatment options include:
- Antibiotic if it occurs due to any bacterial agent.
- Antiviral drugs for viral infection
- Wear condom to prevent the spread of diseases
- Use prophylactic drugs if your partner is infected