List of STD and Symptoms

What is STD? Check out this list of STD and symptoms. And learn about STD prevention, signs of STDS, causes of STDS, alternative STD treatments and at home STD test.

STD stands for sexually transmitted disease. In the past, sexually transmitted infection or STI were referred to as venereal disease or VD. They are caused by bacteria, protozoa or parasite and virus.

They spread through anal, oral and vaginal sexual contact with a person who has an infection. Skin to skin contact and non sexual contact such as blood transfusion and sharing needles can also spread the infections. Women who have STDs can transmit the infections to fetus during pregnancy or childbirth.

STDS affect both men and women and gay and straight couples. Most times, there are no visible symptoms and this is one of the reasons why they go unnoticed. And in some cases such as the HIV, the symptoms might be mistaken for other viral infections. Sexually transmitted diseases treatment and remedies depend on the types of STDs.

List of STD and Symptoms

1. Chlamydia

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2. Gonorrhea
   
   
   
3. Genital Herpes

   List of STD and symptoms No. 3 - This page offers some facts about genital herpes. There are several suggestions for genital herpes treatments using herbs. If this is your first outbreak, you'll learn to recognize the symptoms of genital herpes. If you are looking for a cure for genital herpes, there's none.

   
   
   
4. Genital Warts
   

   Like common warts, genital warts or also known as venereal warts, anogenital warts or condylomata acuminata are caused by the human papilloma virus but of different strains. These warts develop in the genital area or anus of both female and male who are infected. There is no cure for genital warts but there are medications and treatments to remove the warts, but not the virus.

   
   
   
5. Human immunodeficiency virus or HIV
   
   
   
6. Human papillomavirus or HPV
   
   
   
7. Pubic lice or crabs
   
   
   
8. Syphilis
   
   
   
9. Trichomoniasis

STDs that are caused by bacteria can be treated with antibiotics. But those that are caused by virus cannot be cured so extra measures must be taken to prevent it from spreading.

STD Prevention

1. Sexually active men and women should use protection during sexual intercourse.
   
   
   
2. Being in a monogamous relationship reduces the risk of getting an infection.
   
   
   
3. If you are single but sexually active, limit the number of sexual partners.
   
   
   
4. Women should go for pap test or screening at least once a year because the signs of STDs in women are usually asymptomatic. Untreated STDs can lead to cancer, infertility, problems during pregnancy and childbirth and other diseases such as pelvic inflammatory disease.
   
   
   
5. Women below the age of 26 and girls above 9 should get vaccinated to prevent from HPV. Parents should get their newborns vaccinated to protect from hepatitis B.
   
   
   
6. Don't be too quick to end up in bed with a new partner. Get to know each other well first, talk about safe sex and get a screening prior to sexual intercourse.
   
   
   
7. Avoid drinking too much alcohol and taking drugs because they can make you lose your judgment and lead to risky sexual behavior.
   
   
   
8. Read and learn about sexually transmitted diseases, the visible signs and symptoms, the treatments and remedies and the risks and effects of sexually transmitted infections.
   
   
   
9. If you are infected with STI caused by virus, learn to control and manage it to prevent an outbreak.
   
   
   
10. Live a healthy lifestyle, eat healthy and take herbal or dietary supplements that will strengthen your immune system and help you fight against infections.

At Home STD Test

1. Viaguard Accu-Chlamydia and Gonorrhea At Home Test
   
   
   
2. Home Access HIV
   
   
   
3. Vagisil Infection Screening Test

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