Sexually Transmitted Diseases?

Any deviation from health is referred to as a disease. It is a damaging process that occurs in an organ or organism and has a distinct source and set of symptoms. During sexual intercourse, a variety of disease-causing microorganisms can enter the body, negatively impacting the genital and other bodily organs and organ systems. The early symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Diseases, on the other hand, are moderate and unnoticeable.

It is critical to remember that the severity of sexually transmitted illnesses, which cause substantial and lasting harm to our body organs, should not be avoided or avoided.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases

WHO defines a person’s reproductive health as their physical, emotional, behavioural, and social well-being in all areas of reproduction In India, several measures are in place to ensure that reproductive health is maintained. 

These programs also aim to raise sexually transmitted illness knowledge, control, and prevention. Sexually transmitted illnesses are diseases or infections that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact (STDs). Venereal diseases (VD) or reproductive tract infections are other names for sexually transmitted diseases.

They are usually shared by oral, vaginal, or anal sex, but they can also be spread through hypodermic needles and blood transfusions. These conditions are also known as venereal illnesses.

It’s crucial to remember that not all STDs are spread through sexual activity. Some STDs are spread through non-sexual behaviours as well. Exchange of syringes, breastfeeding, blood transfusion, and other non-sexual activities are only a few examples.

Symptoms of STDs

• Itching
• Fluid Discharge
• Swelling and Slight pain.

Since infected females are usually asymptomatic, illness detection takes time. In addition, most STDs are treatable if caught early. Late discovery and treatment can lead to consequences such as pelvic inflammatory disease, abortions, stillbirths, ectopic pregnancies, infertility, and even cancer.

Common STDs and Their Symptoms

AIDS

AIDS is the most frequent and long-lasting sexually transmitted disease. HIV is the causal agent (Human Immunodeficiency Virus). This is an illness that cannot be cured. AIDS causes the immune system to be destroyed, leaving the person vulnerable to a variety of infections.

Headache, swollen lymph nodes, rashes, fever, chills, and nausea are some of the symptoms.

Gonorrhoea

The bacteria Neisseria Gonorrhea causes this sickness. The infected person can be either a man or a woman. Direct sexual contact is the only way to spread gonorrhoea. This virus mostly infects the urogenital tract, which includes the urethra, cervix, and rectum.

Symptoms include pus discharge from the penis, burning sensations during urination in males, and pus discharge from the vagina in females, as well as pelvic and abdominal pain.

Syphilis

The bacteria Treponema pallidum is the cause of syphilis. This bacterium gets into the body through a variety of wounds. Syphilis can also be passed on to newborns by infected moms.

Symptoms- A ‘Chancre’ or a sore is the first sign. Other symptoms include headaches, weight loss, exhaustion, rashes, and fever. Other symptoms that might be detected in the later stages include vision loss, heart illness, and a halt in brain growth.

HPV

HPV is a non-curable disease for which no therapy has yet been discovered. Virus, as the name implies, is the causal agent for HPV.

Warts on the buccal cavity, neck and external genitals are some of the most prevalent symptoms. If left untreated, warts can develop into diseases such as cervical cancer, rectal cancer, and other cancers.

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a bacterial infection caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. Chlamydia is a disease that is passed down from mother to child and can result in blindness, pneumonia, and other complications.

Symptoms- This condition cannot be recognized early on, but symptoms such as pain during urine discharge and yellow discharge from the penis or vaginal area can be detected later on. If left untreated, this illness can lead to inflammation of the pelvic girdle.

Herpes

Herpes is caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) (HSV). HSV-1 and HSV-2 are the two strains of this virus that have been discovered. Oral herpes is caused by the HSV-1 virus, while genital herpes is caused by the HSV-2 virus.

Sores around the vaginal areas are the most typical symptom. Congenital herpes can be passed on to a kid by a pregnant woman.

Prevention from STDs

• Avoid having sex with unidentified or many partners.
• During coitus, always wear some sort of protection.
• For early disease detection and treatment, see a doctor.
• Do not ignore any STD symptoms; seek treatment from a doctor as soon as possible.

People do not want to discuss STDs, hence they are a serious threat to our healthy cultures. Lack of awareness leads to issues later on. India was one of the first countries to implement reproductive health programs to raise awareness about the issue.

Conclusion

Bacteria, viruses, protozoans, fungus, and other pathogens are known to cause a variety of infectious disorders. These diseases can be spread from one person to another in a variety of ways. Several disease-causing bacteria can be found in an afflicted person’s genital organs. When such a person engages in sexual activity with a healthy partner, they risk passing on the disease-causing substance that causes the sickness to their partner.

Sexually transmitted diseases are the term for these illnesses. Human sexually transmitted illnesses include gonorrhoea, syphilis, chlamydia, hepatitis B, AIDS, and genital warts. This article concludes with a summary of all diseases that spread during coitus.