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Comprehensive Guide to the Different Types of STDs
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Gonorrhea
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria. It can infect the genitals, rectum, and throat. It's commonly spread through vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the Chlamydia trachomatis bacteria. It can infect the genitals, rectum, and throat and is primarily spread through vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the Treponema pallidum bacterium. It progresses in stages and can cause severe health problems if left untreated. Syphilis spreads through vaginal, anal, or oral sex and can also be passed from mother to baby during pregnancy.
Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is a sexually transmitted infection (STI) caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). There are two types: HSV-1 & HSV-2.
STDs Procedure
Screening & Testing
Visit a clinic, doctor, or testing center for STD screening.
Diagnosis & Evaluation
If results are positive, the doctor will: Explain the infection.
Treatment & Management
Bacterial STDs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis) are treated with antibiotics.
Prevention & Follow-Up
Get regular STD screenings, especially with new partners.
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What are Chlamydia, Gonorrhea and Syphilis?
Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and syphilis are sexually transmitted infections (STI). These three STIs can cause serious long term complications if they are not treated on time especially for teenagers and young women.
What causes Gonorrhea and Chlamydia?
Both gonorrhea and chlamydia are caused by bacteria. The bacteria passed from one person to another person through vaginal, anal or oral sex. Gonorrhea and chlamydia often occur together.
Where do these infections occur?
Gonorrhea and chlamydia infections can occur in the mouth, urethra, reproductive organs and rectum. In women, the most common place is the cervix (the opening of the uterus).
At what age do these infections most commonly occur?
Although chlamydia and gonorrhea can occur at any age, young women and teenagers who are sexually active are at greater risk of both infections.
What are the symptoms of Gonorrhea and Chlamydia?
What are the risk factors for an STD?
Women with chlamydia or gonorrhea often have no symptoms. When symptoms from either of the infection do occur, they may show up couple days to 3 weeks after infection. They may be very mild and can also be mistaken for a urinary tract or vaginal infection. The most common symptoms in women include the following:
- A yellow vaginal discharge
- Painful or frequent urination
- Rectal bleeding, discharge, or pain
- Vaginal bleeding between menstrual periods
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- Usually have to wait for 2 to 3 weeks for an appointment.
- Difficult to reach any staff.
- Usually takes up to 3 or 4 hours.
- You need to wait 15-30 minutes to get someone on the phone.
- Patients have to spend more than 4 hours to determine they are eligible.
- You need an appointment to be seen.
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Can STDs be prevented?
You can take some steps to avoid getting chlamydia, gonorrhea, or syphilis. These safeguards also help protect against other STIs:
- By using a condom, both male and female condoms are sold over the counter in drug stores. They will help protect against STIs.
- Limiting your sexual partners. With more sexual partners you have over a lifetime, the higher your risk of getting STIs.
- Knowing your partner’s sexual history. And ask whether he or she has had STIs. Even if your partner has no symptoms, he or she still may be infected.
- Avoiding contact with any sores on the genitals.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How far into a pregnancy can this method be used?
According to guidelines by Food and Drug Administration of United States, these regimens are highly effective and should be used for termination of pregnancy of less than 70 days.
Is medical abortion painful?
The pain associated with medical abortion is varied but one should expect some degree of mild to moderate abdominal pain depending on their pain threshold and the gestational age of the pregnancy.
How much does a medical abortion cost?
The price of a medical abortion depends on the center where the abortion is carried out, the type of abortion that is done and the gestational age of the pregnancy.
Will my insurance cover medical abortion?
Most insurance companies do cover medical abortion but it is always important to check with your insurance provider to confirm.
What laws affect medical abortion?
Minors generally require parental consent, but it is also important to find out about abortion laws relevant to your state of residence.
What is the role of anti-D in medical abortion?
Women who are rhesus negative would need to receive this anti-D immunoglobulin after a medical abortion to prevent miscarriages in subsequent pregnancies.
What happens after taking the second tablet?
After taking the second tablet, you may feel abdominal cramps as you begin passing the products of pregnancy. You may take pain killers to relax you and allow the pill to work.
Should I take a bath after abortion?
Consult your doctor on this matter. You may be advised not to take a bath immediately. This is to prevent infection due to water entering the exposed area.
Should I do a pregnancy test after abortion?
You may choose to do so, but remember that it can take 40-60 days before the pregnancy test becomes negative. If you take a test immediately afterwards, you will still get a positive result.
What about the confidentiality of the procedure?
If you are working with qualified doctors and nurses, they will always maintain patient confidentiality. There is no need of worry about your privacy or information being leaked.
How effective medical abortion can be?
It is said that medical abortion is more effective than surgical abortion in the early pregnancy. For pregnancy of less then 7 weeks old, this method will be 98% effective. After that the effectiveness will decrease, but still remains as high as 95%.
Is it necessary to maintain the duration between two pills?
Yes. Mifepristone and methotrexate need some time for their work. Only after that the misoprostol will be effective in expulsing all the content. So you need to keep some distance between two pills.
Are there any other regimens available for medical abortion?
There are alternative regimens available, but they are used less. Sometimes a single pill is used but studies have shown that to be 70-85% less effective than the combination of 2 pills.
What pain killers can I take after medical abortion?
For mild to moderate pain, you can take Tylenol (500-1000 mg). If pain is more severe, you may take ibuprofen (200-600 mg). In extreme cases, codeine may be prescribed.
How would I know if I have pelvic infection after abortion?
If you have fever, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or lower abdominal pain after medical abortion, you can suspect infection. You should immediately contact a doctor as this is a dangerous condition.
What if medical abortion fails?
If medical abortion fails, it can be followed by repeat medical or surgical abortion. There are not enough evidences available to show that abortion pills can cause anomaly in embryo except for methotrexate.
How are Gonorrhea and Chlamydia diagnosed?
To find out if you have gonorrhea or chlamydia, your health care professional may take a sample of cells from your throat, cervix, then urethra, or rectum where the infection may occur. Gonorrhea and chlamydia can be detected by doing a urine test.
What are the complications of infection with gonorrhea and chlamydia?
Both gonorrhea and chlamydia can cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), an infection that occurs when bacteria move from the vagina into cervix upward to the uterus, ovaries, or fallopian tubes. After a woman is infected with gonorrhea or chlamydia and if she does not receive treatment, it can take anywhere from days to few weeks before developing PID.
How is infection with gonorrhea and chlamydia treated?
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea both are treated with antibiotics. You will need to be retested 3 months after treatment to see if the infection is completely gone.
What causes Syphilis?
Syphilis is caused by bacteria. It differs from gonorrhea and chlamydia because it occurs in different stages. It is spread more easily in some stages than in others.
How is Syphilis spread?
The bacteria that because syphilis enter the body through a cut in the skin or through contact with a sore from syphilis known as a chancre. Because this sore commonly occurs on the vulva, vagina, anus, or penis, syphilis most often is spread through sexual contact. It can be spread by touching the, warts, rash or infected blood during the secondary stage of infection.
What are symptoms of Syphilis?
Symptoms of syphilis differ by stage:
Primary stage—Syphilis will first appear as a painless chancre. This sore goes away without treatment anywhere between 3–6 weeks. Secondary stage—The second stage begins as chancre which is healing or several weeks after the chancre has disappeared, when a rash might appear. The rash usually appears on the soles of the feet and palms of the hands. Flat warts may also be seen on the vulva. During this stage, there might be flu-like symptoms. This stage is highly contagious.
Latent and late stages—The rash and other symptoms of syphilis will go away in a few weeks or months, but disease still is present in the body. If untreated, the disease may return in its more serious form years later.
How is Syphilis diagnosed?
In the early stages of syphilis, discharge from open sores is examined to see if syphilis bacteria are present. In later stages, a blood test can be done to check for antibodies to the bacteria.
What are the complications of Syphilis?
Late stage syphilis is a serious illness., neurological problems, Heart problems and tumors may occur, leading to brain damage, paralysis, blindness, and even death. The genital sores caused by syphilis also make it easier to become infected with and can transmit human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
How is Syphilis treated?
Syphilis is treated with antibiotics. If Syphilis is diagnosed and treated early, long-term complications can be prevented. The length of treatment will depend on how long a person has had the syphilis.
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