Sexually transmitted diseases, called STDs, are diseases that can be prevented through safe sex, although some STDs can be cured with appropriate treatment, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis, for example, others are incurable and can be very debilitating, as in the case of AIDS, where a person’s immune system is extremely weakened , exposing it to various infectious agents.
Treatment of STDs is based on the cause and may aim to eliminate the causal agent, usually bacteria, or relieve symptoms, such as virus diseases, such as herpes and HPV, for example, since antivirals cannot expel the virus from the body, as determined by the urologist, in the case of men , or the gynecologist, in the case of women.
- Symptoms vary between men and women.
- But in general there may be secretions.
- Blisters or sores in the genital area and pain or burns when urinating.
- Find out what the symptoms of STDs are in men and symptoms in women.
The best way to prevent STDs is to use condoms in all intimate contacts, as it prevents direct contact between the genitals, as well as avoiding contact with the infectious agent.
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted disease caused by viruses that, upon contact with the genital lining, cause symptoms such as sores or blisters in the genital area that contain a virus-rich fluid, as well as pain and burns when urinating. When transmitted through unsused intimate contact, genital herpes can also be transmitted through direct contact with blisters or sores. Learn how to identify symptoms of genital herpes.
This STD is not curable because the virus cannot be cleared from the body, but symptoms can be controlled with the use of antiviral medications, such as acyclovir or valacyclovir, twice a day or as recommended by urologist, male, or gynecologist. in the case of women More information on the treatment of genital herpes.
HPV, also called a rooster crest, is an STD caused by human papillomavirus that causes warts to form in the genital area, which do not cause pain but are contagious, transmitting the virus from person to person. Learn how to identify HPV.
HPV treatment is done to reduce symptoms and eliminate warts, usually with medications that can relieve symptoms, reduce the risk of transmission, and prevent progression to cancer, such as podofilox, retinoids, and trichloroacetic acid. Learn more about HPV treatment.
Trichomoniasis is caused by the parasite Trichomonas sp. , which can infect men and women, causing symptoms such as yellowish green secretions and malolients in women, itching and sensations when urinating or ejaculating. Learn how to differentiate symptoms of trichomoniasis in both men and women.
Trichomoniasis, in addition to being transmitted through unprotected sexual contact, can also be transmitted by sharing wet towels, for example. Treatment is indicated by the urologist or gynecologist and is usually done with the use of antibiotics, such as tinidazole or metronidazole, for 5 to 7 days. It is recommended that during treatment the person avoids having sex, as the disease is easily transmitted. Understand how to treat trichomoniasis.
Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease caused by chlamydia trachomatis bacteria, which is usually asymptomatic but can also cause symptoms such as yellow discharge, in the case of women, as well as pains and burns when urinating that can also be felt in men. Sexual partners, frequent vaginal showers, and lack of protection during sex can increase the risk of infection with the bacteria. Find out what the symptoms are and how chlamydia transmission occurs.
This disease is curable if treatment is done as directed by your doctor and is usually done with the use of antibiotics for about 7 days, such as azithromycin, for example, proper treatment is able to eliminate bacteria to avoid complications such as inflammatory pelvic disease and infertility. Understand how chlamydia is treated.
Gonorrhea is an STD that can be cured with appropriate treatment, usually done with antibiotics such as azithromycin and ceftriaxone for 7 to 14 days or according to medical advice, antibiotic treatment manages to eliminate the bacteria responsible for the disease, with remission Even if the sexual partner shows no symptoms, it is also important that you undergo treatment to prevent transmission of the disease. Learn more about treating gonorrhea.
Symptoms of gonorrhea usually occur after 2 to 10 days of contamination and can be transmitted through unsused intimate contact, mother-to-child during childbirth, and more rarely through the use of underwear and contaminated objects. know if it’s gonorrhea.
AIDS is usually spread through unprotected sexual contact, but the virus can be passed from person to person through needle exchange or contact with the blood of infected people. Symptoms of AIDS can appear 3 to 6 weeks later. contact with the HIV virus and include fever, malaise, and weight loss. Find out what the main symptoms of AIDS are.
Treatment involves the use of several medicines that act against the HIV virus, as well as medicines that can increase a person’s immunity.
Syphilis is an STD that, if treated correctly and according to medical advice, can be cured. The first symptom of syphilis is a sore in the genital area that does not bleed or hurt and usually appears after unsused intimate contact with an infected person. Find out what the symptoms of syphilis are.
When syphilis is not treated properly, the disease can progress and can be classified according to symptoms according to:
Treatment is usually done with the use of penicillin G or erythromycin, which are antibiotics capable of removing Treponema pallidum, which is the bacteria responsible for syphilis. Understand how syphilis is treated.
See also the conversation between nutritionist Tatiana Zanin and Dr. Drauzio Varella about STIs, in which they discuss ways to prevent and/or cure infection: