HIV and AIDS
goodtoknow says: HIV is no longer a death sentence. New drugs and treatments mean that many people who are diagnosed with it can live relatively normal lives for many years. HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is basically a virus which...
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Chlamydia in women
goodtoknow says: Chlamydia is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the UK. It's caused by having unprotected sex but is easily treated. Around 1 in 20 women have chlamydia and the numbers are even higher in young women who are sexually active. Symptoms are vague, mainly an unusual vaginal discharge, and 70 percent of women don't have any at all which is why it's called a 'silent' infection. Left untreated, chlamydia can cause infertility, so see your GP if you're concerned. A simple test and a course of antibiotics can cure it.
For a full medical explanation of the causes, symptoms and treatments of chlamydia, read on.
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Sexually transmitted diseases
goodtoknow says: STI's, also known as sexually transmitted diseases, STD's are mostly preventable if you use protection, eg a condom. Women and men can pick up, or pass on, an STI/STD during vaginal, anal or oral sex.
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Pubic lice
goodtoknow says: Pubic lice, also known as 'crabs', are browny grey insects you 'catch' through sexual contact or hugging or kissing someone who's infected. They're tiny, about 1-2mm long, and attach themselves to any coarse hair such as genital, chest hair, underarm hair, even beard hair, eyelashes or eyebrows. The female lice lay eggs that hatch within seven days. The main problem is they make you itch, but an insecticide treatment applied in two doses to your entire body should clear them up quickly. Avoid sex if you suspect you have them, and inform anyone you may have passed them to.
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Genital herpes
goodtoknow says: Genital herpes is an infection of the genitals that is caused by the herpes simplex virus. You get it by having sex with an infected person, although that person may not even know they have it as 4 in 5 infected people have no symptoms. If they do occur, symptoms usually involve a mild fever, aches and pains, painful blisters around the genitals and anus and pain passing urine. Anti viral medication and painkillers can ease symptoms considerably. Don't have sex while you have blisters. See your GP if you develop herpes during pregnancy.
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Syphilis
good to know says: Syphilis is a bacterial infection which is spread through close sexual contact but can be successfully treated with a two week course of antibiotics. You cannot catch it from toilet seats, baths or door knobs. The main symptom of syphilis is an ulcer on the genitals which can appear up to three months after having sex with an infected person. The ulcers are the size of a small coin, and usually painless, but without treatment the syphilis germ can spread to other parts of the body and become more serious. Practising safe sex is your best protection.
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