pregnancy through
breast-feeding.
If the STD is
detected early enough and treatment is started, many of the diseases can be
controlled. Some infections have become immune to medications that are used to
treat them. Researchers are constantly looking for new ways to treat sexually
transmitted diseases. Here is a list of some sexually transmitted diseases.
·
HIV/AIDS
·
Chlamydial
Infection
·
Genital Herpes
·
Genital Warts
·
Gonorrhea
·
Syphillis
What is the best
way to prevent sexually transmitted diseases? The best way is to avoid contact
with those who carry the disease. Other ways include:
·
Engage in a
monogamous relationship with the knowledge that your partner is not infected
·
Use condoms
correctly and consistently
·
The younger
you are when you have sex, the likelihood of contracts STDs increases
·
Avoid anal
intercourse but if you do, practice this use a condom
·
Douching
removes normal bacteria that is in the vagina to protect it
If you have been
diagnosed with a sexually transmitted disease, it is important to get the right
treatment through consultation with a health care provider. Notify your sexual
partners. Avoid all sexual activity until the STD is gone. If you do not want
your primary health care provider to know or are embarrassed in anyway, there
are many clinics available that you can go to for treatment. Do not put off
getting treatment if you think you may have been infected. If you delay
treatment, you lessen your chances of controlling the disease.
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