A very common STD, Trichomoniasis or trich is a parasitic sexually transmitted infection caused by a small one-celled, protozoan Trichomonas vaginalis (TV) More common in females than males, trichomoniasis is asymptomatic in about 70% of cases. In symptomatic cases, the incubation period of Trich i.e. the time period between the exposure to infection and appearance […]
Chlamydia in Men Chlamydia is a bacterial infection caused by the organism Chlamydia trachomatis, which spreads through sexual contact (vaginal, oral, or anal) with an infected individual or due to close genital contact. This sexually transmitted disease can affect both males and females. Risk factors of Chlamydia Sex with an infected individual Man-to-man sexual contact […]
Of all the STDs, Syphilis is one of the oldest, dating back to the 15th century. Though its exact origin is unknown, the first cases of Syphilis were believed to be reported in Europe, particularly Italy, around 1494. Since then, this ‘venereal pest’ has continued to endanger mankind in large numbers. However, with the discovery […]
Women And Chlamydia A bacterial, sexually transmitted disease, Chlamydia is one of the most common of all STDs. It spreads through sexual contact with the infected person. Usually, the transmission occurs through contact with infected secretions during vaginal, oral, or anal sex. Transmission may also occur through close genital contact with an infected individual. Though […]
How Do I Know If I Have Syphilis? If you are sexually active, had unprotected exposure with one or multiple partners, and have unusual eruptions on the skin (mainly genitals), the chances of contracting Syphilis are high. A sexually transmitted disease (STD), Syphilis is a highly contagious infection caused by the bacteria Treponema pallidum, which […]
What are genital warts? Warts are small, fleshy, soft growths that can be seen anywhere on the body The ones that grow on the genital or anal region are known as genital warts. One of the most common symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases, genital warts are usually caused by a group of viruses called Human […]
Living with STDs If you are positive for any STDs, the 1st important thing is that you must get treatment as soon as possible. If you have any STD, there are chances of transmission to another person. Some STDs can lead to severe consequences if left untreated. In rare chances, untreated STDs may even be […]
Could I Have an STD and Not Know It? STD stands for Sexually Transmitted Disease, which is a disease that is spread through sexual behavior. Many STIs have no signs or symptoms (asymptomatic). Some STDs may have symptoms that go away for a while but then come back. STDs can damage your body, and you […]
एसटीडी (यौन संचारित रोग या संक्रमण) क्या है। यौन संचारित संक्रमण (एसटीआई), जिसे यौन संचारित रोग (एसटीडी) भी कहा जाता है, यौन क्रिया द्वारा फैलने वाले संक्रमण हैं। आपको एसटीडी कैसे हो सकता है। एसटीआई योनि संभोग, गुदा मैथुन, ओरल सेक्स, एक संक्रमित व्यक्ति के साथ त्वचा के निकट संपर्क, यौन खिलौने साझा करने, संक्रमित […]
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease and STD STD’s most often are symptomless. Hence not diagnosed .when STDs are not treated cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) in female patients. The root cause of PID is the infection in female genital parts. The infection is a result of the microorganisms from the cervix and vagina to the upper reproductive […]