While anybody can contract an STD, the impact differs between individuals, let alone genders. Their incidence rate, signs, and symptoms can be different for men and women. Furthermore, the differences in a country’s socioeconomic situation, age groups, and anatomy all factor in the transmission of STDs. According to research, it is found that women are
Read moreWhen we talk about STDs, the first thing that comes to mind would be gonorrhoea, syphilis, chlamydia, or HIV. However, what determines chlamydia, a week-long battle and HIV, a lifelong condition? It has something to do with the cause of the STD. STDs can be categorised into parasitic, bacterial, or viral. Parasitic STDs include trichomoniasis,
Read moreEarlier this year, we have mentioned that STD rates are rising rapidly all over the world. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has been finding ways to take control of the situation and prevent it from spreading further. WHO has taken part in several conferences and conventions this year. One of which was the STI & HIV 2023
Read moreSTDs are most often looked at in the context of transmitting from one adult to another. And just as we have talked about the consequences of STDs in pregnancy, it is also possible that an STD can be transmitted from a mother to her child. One example of this is congenital syphilis, which is transmittable during
Read moreWe all know the dangers of contracting an unwanted STD, one of which is the possibility of the reproductive tracts being infected and damaged in the process. In some cases, the STD may even affect systems and organs that have little relation with sexual health. But what if we told you that some STDs can
Read moreHuman Papillomavirus, more commonly known as HPV, is one of the most common STDs in the world. While there are many variants of the viral infection, HPV typically goes away on its own within two years with no side effects. However, in rare cases where the virus does not disappear, it can lead to mild
Read morePenile discharges refer to fluids besides urine that are secreted from the urethra, including pre-ejaculate and ejaculate. Today, we will be talking about penile discharges that occur when the guy is not engaged in sexual activities or sexually aroused. Depending on the cause, penile discharges vary in consistency and colour. Apart from pre-ejaculate and ejaculate,
Read moreYes. That is the straightforward answer to the question in the title. You can transmit or contract an STD to and from an individual even with no symptoms displayed. In fact, many STDs are known to be asymptomatic in the early stages, which is the main reason for their spread. In fact, we have noticed
Read moreWhile bacterial vaginosis is typically not considered an STD, the medical condition increases your risk of contracting various STDs, such as HIV, genital and oral herpes, gonorrhoea, and chlamydia. Hence, it is highly recommended not to leave it untended or delay getting treated. What is bacterial vaginosis? Bacteria vaginosis is a bacteria infection in the vagina
Read moreWorld Health Organisation reported that as many as 491.5 million individuals all around the globe live with genital herpes, also known as HSV-2. This means that approximately 13.2% of the global population is infected with the disease. Concurrently, 3.7 billion individuals, about 66.6% of the worldwide population, carry the oral herpes infection, also known as
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