HealthChat Women’s Health
STDs – The Hidden Infection.
The latest World Health Organisation figures show that
worldwide there are 30 million new cases of sexually transmitted
diseases (STDs) per year. The vast majority are readily
treatable yet in a high percentage of cases people are unaware
they are infected because quite simply they have no symptoms.
The commonest STDs are chlamydia, gonorrhoea and genital
warts. Typical symptoms include:
- Itching or soreness.
- Discharge – this may have an unusual odour.
- Discomfort on passing urine.
However, as mentioned above, the most common symptom is
no symptom at all.
If you have symptoms or suspect you have had sexual contact
with someone with symptoms:
- Seek medical advice immediately.
- Stop all sexual activity.
The vast majority of people treated early recover completely
and there are no long-term consequences.
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