Std Help and Advice

As soon as we start to become sexually active, we start to put ourselves at risk from stds. there are a vast range of stds that can place us at risk and we intend to use this guide to tell you a bit more about them, as well as hints on how you can protect yourself from them and get treatment.

Please don't use this guide to sexual health as a substitute for visiting your doctor or sexual health centre. If you have got any concerns about any aspect of your sexual health, ensure you visit one of these places immediately.

STIs and sexually transmitted diseases are passed on by sexual contact, which include oral sex, anal intercourse and vaginal intercourse.

Sexually transmitted diseases and infections are very contagious and they can be uncomfortable, infertility and plenty more problems for the sufferer.

Chlamydia is one of the most common stis in the uk. Chlamydia often has no symptoms, so it can usually go undiagnosed. However, once the infection is diagnosed it is treatable.

If it is left untreated, chlamydia might lead to pelvic pain, pain during sex, & some bleeding between periods. Men may suffer from swelling of the tube leading from the bladder to the tip of the penis, as well as swelling of the tube leading from the testes to the penis.

Syphilis is a very hardcore sti, which is caused by a bacteria that's called treponema pallidum.

Syphilis is generally transmitted during sexual contact. it can also be transmitted by by skin contact with somebody that has syphilis sores or a syphilis rash or by blood transfusions.

The symptoms are the same in men & women, but they can be difficult to recognise. without the right treatment, the syphilis infection can be the cause of hardcore long-term damage & lead to death.

For more info on sexually transmitted diseases and stis or for more advice on tests and treatment, please go and see your local sexual health clinic. you'll find out where your nearest sexual health clinic is, please ring your local health authority.

On the other hand, you could visit your doctor who'll regularly see patients that are worried about their sexual healt. Your doctor can offer diagnosis, treatment and advice.

There are numerous ways to protect yourself against sexually transmitted diseases & stis, although only abstinence is 100% safe. inspite of the cost, sexually active people can protect themselves from stis & sexually transmitted diseases by ensuring they have frequent sexual health tests. in addition to this, condoms should be worn for all types of sexual activity. these'll protect you from many stis & sexually transmitted diseases, in addition to unwanted pregnancy.