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What are Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) ?

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are diseases that are mainly passed from one person to another during sex. There are at least 25 different sexually transmitted diseases with a range of different symptoms. These diseases may be spread through vaginal, anal and oral sex.

Most sexually transmitted diseases will only affect you if you have sexual contact with someone who has an STD. However there are some infections, for example scabies, which are referred to as STDs because they are most commonly transmitted sexually, but which can also be passed on in other ways.

What are Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) ?

Sexually transmitted infection (STI) is another name for sexually transmitted disease (STD). The name STI is often preferred because there are a few STDs, such as chlamydia, that can infect a person without causing any actual disease (i.e. unpleasant symptoms). Someone without symptoms may not think of themselves as having a disease, but they may still have an infection that needs treating.

What are Common STD Symptoms ?

STD symptoms vary, but the most common are soreness, unusual lumps or sores, itching, pain when urinating, and/or an unusual discharge from the genitals

Which are the most common Sexually Transmitted Diseases ?

Below are some of the most common STDs and other genital diseases.

Bacterial STI'S - Infections that are curable

Infection

Risks (M=Mom; B=Baby)

Method of Transfer

Treatment

Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea Picture

M - Can result in ectopic pregnancies and leads to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), which can cause infertility

B - Premature birth, stillbirth, eye infections

Can transfer in the birth canal during delivery

M - Antibiotics approved by OB/GYN

B - Antibiotics are given in the eyes to prevent infection

About Gonorrhea  | Symptoms  |  Test  |  Treatment   | Pictures of Gonorrhea

Chlamydia M - Can result in ectopic pregnancies and leads to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), which can cause infertility

B - Pneumonia, eye infections, blindness

Can transfer in the birth canal during delivery M & B - Antibiotics approved by OB/GYN
Trichomoniasis M - Can cause fallopian tube damage

B - Premature birth, low birth weight

Can transfer in the birth canal during delivery M & B - Antibiotics approved by OB/GYN
Bacterial
Vaginosis
B - Premature birth, low birth weight Can transfer in the birth canal during delivery M & B - Antibiotics approved by OB/GYN
About Bacterial Vaginosis | Symptoms | Treatment | Picture Bactrial Vaginosis
Syphilis

Primary Syphilis Infection - Picture
M - Miscarriage

B - Stillbirth, congenital syphilis which can result in mental & physical problems

Can cross the placenta during pregnancy and can transfer in the birth canal during delivery M & B - Antibiotics approved by OB/GYN can be given to prevent damage to the fetus
About Syphilis | Signs & Symptoms | Diagnosed | Treatment | Syphilis Pictures

Viral STI'S - Infections that are not curable

Infection

Risks (M=Mom; B=Baby)

Method of Transfer

Treatment

Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) M - Can lead to genital cancer

B - Warts can develop in the baby's throat which will require surgery

M & B - Warts in birth canal can cause complications during delivery

Can transfer in the birth canal during delivery, but very rare M & B - Wart treatment can occur during pregnancy but has to be approved by OB/GYN
 
Hepatitis B M - Can cause significant damage to the liver

B - Unless treated within an hour of birth 90% of babies will be a carrier for life

Can transfer in the birth canal during delivery B - No cure, but can be prevented with vaccinations
Key Facts  |  Causes  |  Symptoms  |  Transmission  |  Treatment  |   Self Care
Herpes


Herps
M - Severe outbreak in the first trimester can result in miscarriage

B - Fetus is at higher risk if herpes is contracted during pregnancy, and can lead to neonatal herpes.

Can transfer in the birth canal during delivery and rarely can cross the placenta during pregnancy M - No cure, but outbreaks can be treated with oral medication

B - Treatment immediately following birth improves chances of a health baby

About Herpes   | How it Spread ?  | Cure   | Recurrences   | Picture of Herpes
Human Immuno- deficiency Virus (HIV) M & B - HIV can develop into AIDS, which is fatal Can cross the placenta during pregnancy and can transfer in the birth canal during delivery. Also possible to transfer through breastfeeding M - Antiviral medication is given to reduce symptoms during pregnancy

B - Treatment during pregnancy greatly reduces the chance of transmission to the baby

 

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD's & STI's) >> Gonorrhea , Chlamydia, Trichomoniasis, Bacterial Vaginosis , Syphilis , Human Papilloma Virus (HPV), Hepatitis B, Herpes, Human Immuno- deficiency Virus (HIV)