6 types of STDs that people don’t know about!

There are many types of STDs that people do not know about, because sometimes we are not aware of all the existing sexually transmitted diseases. Caused by a series of viruses, bacteria and parasites that can cause different types of more or less serious abnormalities. Therefore, at AGE we focus on the importance of condom use and periodic check-ups with our doctor to verify that everything is in order.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases affect one in 10 young people between the ages of 15 and 24 and more and more adults over the age of 45. Sometimes they are asymptomatic and go unnoticed, and because they are not treated they can have serious long-term consequences. Furthermore, once an STD has been detected, it must be ruled out that there are no more, as several are often associated with the same time and skin .

While most are not very serious, if not treated early, they can lead to more serious conditions such as infertility, pregnancy complications, or even harm to the newborn. Although there are different pathologies associated with STDs :

Types of STDs that people don’t know about:

1. HIV:

It’s the deadliest of all there is. This virus destroys the body’s ability to defend itself against infections. It is transmitted by contact with various bodily fluids from infected people, such as blood, breast milk, semen, or vaginal secretions. The first signs of the disease include a lot of fatigue and fever. While there is no cure for AIDS, there are treatments that can keep it under control and slow its progress.

2. Chlamydia:

It is the most common bacterial disease. In most cases, it has no symptoms. It can infect cells in the cervix, urethra, rectum, and sometimes the throat and eyes. In women, the symptoms are profuse flow, abnormal bleeding between menstrual periods or during intercourse, pain when having sex or when urinating, and in the lower abdomen. In men it manifests with a whitish fluid coming out of the urethra and pain when urinating or in the testicles.

Syphilis:

While it is easily cured with antibiotics or penicillin, it can cause long-term complications or death if not treated properly. It usually develops in several stages and can manifest itself by starting with a painless sore and then progressing to a rash or flu-like symptoms. The pregnant woman can pass it on to her baby, which is known as congenital syphilis.

4. Human papillomavirus (HPV):

It is the most common STD in men and women, as it is estimated that 90% of sexually active people come into contact with the virus. Not everyone is infected: in 90% of cases, the immune system resolves the situation. In most cases, HPV goes away on its own and does not cause any health problems. But when HPV doesn’t go away, it can cause health problems like genital warts (condylomas) or cancer.

There are vaccines that can prevent it. It is important to go to routine gynecological check-ups so that cytology can detect if there are cellular changes and more specific tests can be practiced. Gynecological control makes it possible to diagnose not only HPV, but also, in the worst case, cervical cancer in the early stages.

5. Trichomoniasis:

In most cases, it doesn’t show up. Its main symptoms can be painful urination, foul-smelling flow, itching in the vagina, fluid in the urethra.

6. Hepatite B:

It’s a liver disease. Some people can fight the infection and clear the virus. In others, the infection remains and leads to a “chronic” or lifelong illness. It can cause serious health problems. The best way to prevent infection is through vaccinations.