Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are transmitted in various ways, including through bacteria, parasites and viruses.

STDs are typically transmitted through anal or oral intercourse.

However, it is possible to contract an STD by skin-to-skin contact if the area is infected or there is a sore – specifically with HPV or Herpes.

Depending if a bacteria or virus caused your STD will determine if it can be cured or just controlled.

STDS that are caused by:

• Bacteria can be treated and usually cured with antibiotics. 
• Viruses can be controlled but unfortunately, not cured.STDs that are viral never go away and you’ll always have it.

Having dark or smelly urine, discharge or a burning sensation while urinating can be an indicator of a kidney infection or also Chlamydia or Gonorrhea.

Pain while urinating and during intercourse can also occur.

Scabies can cause a strange looking rash to appear on your body, sometimes this can be crabs. Small bugs or white spots in the pubic hair is a sign of crabs and scabies.

Spots are common with Syphilis which is the next stage after scabies and crabs.

Genital Herpes can show no symptoms or be silent. When symptoms arise, you may have any of the following:

• Sores or blisters around the vaginal region, vulva and/or cervix.
• Fever, headache, tiredness, body aches, swollen lymph nodes, discharge, vaginal itching or pain while urinating.

HPV can show no signs for years—sometimes there are never symptoms at all! In that case, a gyno exam is needed to diagnose the condition. If they appear, symptoms will include:

• Genital warts
• Itching around the vaginal area.