Types of sexually transmitted infections

Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease. It is also called "the clap". Its bacteria spread rapidly between men and women. Within two days to two weeks of contracting this sexually transmitted infection, men may experience problems such as a burning sensation during urination and later liquid or thick pus or blood in the urine. Women may experience a burning sensation during urination and white discharge, pelvic and waist pain, swelling in fallopian tubes, and infertility. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), if gonorrhea is not treated, the following problems can occur -

• Premature delivery.
• Infertility.
• Serious health problems in newborn babies.

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Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted disease, spread by trachomatis bacteria. This STI is present in the urinary tract, uterine cervix, vagina and anus. This infection can spread by coming in physical contact with an infected person. It is difficult to understand the initial symptoms of chlamydia, but after a few days, feeling of burning sensation while urinating, yellow or green discharge from the penis or vagina, pain in the lower abdomen, pain in the testicles, and feeling pain during sex.

Symptoms of chlamydia in men and women -

• Abnormal discharge from the vagina.
• Feeling mild pain while urinating.
• Having problems related to pelvic swelling.
• Discharge from penis.
• The problem of swelling as epididymitis increases.

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Genital herpes is also commonly called genital herpes. According to a report by WHO, about two-thirds percent of people above 50 years of age worldwide are suffering from herpes. No symptoms of this infection are experienced. There is no cure for this disease, but if you are aware of it, you can avoid it and start its treatment as soon as possible. Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease that is spread through sexual contact. It is of two types, oral and genital. It is also called HSV 1 and HSV 2 virus. Unfortunately, no medicine has been made for its treatment, but research is being done.

Symptoms of genital herpes in women and men -

• Feeling itching or burning in the genital or anus.
• Feeling pain in genitals, buttocks, and legs.
• Discharge from the vagina.
• Feeling pressure in the stomach.
• The appearance of red bumps in the area of the vagina, cervix, penis, or anus.
• Getting fever.
• Having a headache.
• Pain in muscles.
• Feeling pain while urinating.

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Different types of microorganisms cause inflammation in the upper part of the reproductive tract of women and then the problem of pelvic inflammatory disease starts. Its main causes are Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Pelvic inflammatory disease is more commonly diagnosed in girls aged 15 to 19 who are sexually active.

Symptoms of pelvic inflammatory disease in women -

• Pain in the lower abdomen.
• Vaginal discharge.
• Feeling pain during sex.
• Irregular bleeding during periods.

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This infection targets parts like the reproductive organ, penis, vagina and cervix. This infection is caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). There is no cure for HPV. However, a vaccine is available that can prevent cancers caused by some dangerous HPV types.

Symptoms of genital warts and human papillomavirus (HPV) in women and men -

• Having small warts around the vagina, cervix and anus.
• Having small warts around the penis, scrotum, and anus.

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Syphilis is also a bacterial infection that is usually contracted by having sex with an infected person. It is an infection of the reproductive organs and if not treated early, it can cause complications and turn into serious health problems.

Symptoms of syphilis in men and women -

• Frequent fever.
• Feeling tired.
• Wart-like lesions.
• Having problem of muscle pain.
• Weight loss.
• Having headache problem.
• Hair fall.
• Swelling of lymph nodes.

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HIV is a virus, which hurts the body's immune system and weakens the immunity of a person day by day. Feeling a fever every two to three days and sometimes a high fever is the first symptom of HIV. Being more tired than before in the last few days or feeling tired all the time is an early symptom of HIV. In HIV, the patient's weight does not decrease suddenly. Every day gradually the body's systems are affected and weight is reduced.

Other less common STDs are -

• Chancroid.
• Lymphogranuloma venereum.
• Molluscum contagiosum.
• Pubic lice.
• Scabies.

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