Doctors are starting to be more concerned about sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. As more and more young people engage in sexual activity, the risk of STDs spreading across the population increases. Singapore is no exception from this global phenomenon. As such, it is important to be better educated on STDs and frequently go for
Read moreSexuality education in secondary and tertiary institutions often touch briefly on the prevalence of sexually transmitted diseases or STDs. Often, this is done curtly, with little to no explanation on how STDs work and transmit. A secondary school sex education class in the older generation could include grotesque images of genitalia with warts or herpes
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are diseases that can be transmitted through sexual contact with another individual. It is similar to how the common cold can be transmitted through air particles – which is why you should always cover your mouth when you sneeze. However, with STDs, preventing transmission isn’t as easy, and may require
Read moreMedical technology is constantly advancing. Research into sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is no exception. We, an std clinic in singapore, have rounded up some of the latest news surrounding STDs. January 2018: HIV testing among social and risk networks prove useful in identifying new HIV patients A study led by the Center for Drug Use
Read moreGonorrhea is the second most common Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) in Singapore. If left untreated, gonorrhea can cause complications including a higher risk of HIV infections, and infertility in men. It can be hard to discover you have gonorrhea if you do not go for STD testing at a clinic in Singapore, as some gonorrhea
Read moreGenital herpes is a very common Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) that affects over 20% of the general population. It is an incurable disease. An individual who has genital herpes can develop painful genital sores, but may not develop any symptoms otherwise. One of the only ways to ascertain if you have the infection is to
Read moreOn the surface, Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) can all seem the same: After sexual activity with an infected partner, it passes into our bodies and it begins harming our bodies even as we head down to the nearest STD clinic to get tested and receive treatment. This view isn’t entirely misguided. However, it does overlook
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases, or STDs, are diseases that can be contracted when you have sexual contact with another infected party. Due to the nature of these diseases, people who have sex with more partners are more likely to contract an STD, especially if they are unaware of the measures they can take to prevent STDs.
Read moreThere are many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) making the rounds all across the world: in richer countries, less developed countries and even here in Singapore. Each STD brings its own set of dangers to our health and requires different treatment methods. However, many STDs share similar symptoms with one another, making the task of identifying
Read moreSexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), is a category of infections or viruses spread through intimate contact or sexual activity. A common trend with many STDs is that many are asymptomatic, there are little to no signs of an infection but it can still be unknowingly passed on to others.
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