Generally people mistake STD to be HIV. Whereas, STD has a spectrum of infections which are not life threatening but are contracted from another person with whom you are involved physically. A Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) transmits from an infected person to another through sexual activity that involves penis, vagina, mouth or anus. Chlamydia, Genital herpes, Gonorrhoea, HIV/AIDS, HPV or genital warts, Syphilis and Trichomoniasis are few types of STDs.
What are the Symptoms of STD?
If you are sexually active and have any of the symptoms like pain in urination, sores and ulcers in and around the vagina, anus or penis, itching in the genitals, skin rash, weight loss, and painful intercourse, get screened for any STD’s.
How can I get infected by STD?
You can get a sexually transmitted infection if you had a sexual relationship with someone already infected or in cases of syphilis even skin to skin contact can be infectious. Any kind of sexual activity with an already infected person can get you infected too.
Can I have STD with oral sex?
Infection can be contracted by skin to skin contact like in genital herpes or syphilis, especially if the skin has some broken edges for the bacteria or virus to attack.
Will I know if my partner had STD?
No, in most cases STD is not known until long and even goes unattended to for long periods. Before getting involved in any sexual relationship with an unknown person, it is best to use a precaution. STD testing for men is important as they become the main carriers of infection.
Do I really need to get tested for STDs?
You definitely need to have STD testing at home if you indulge in sexual activities with multiple partners without knowing the history and health status of the partner. If you had become sexually active at a very young age then too you should get tested, as teens are at maximum risk of developing and getting an infection. If an STD is identified through proper STD test at the right stage; control and proper medical treatment and care will help you attain a normal lifestyle. An ignored STD infection can lead to serious complications like in HIV.
How do I protect myself from STDs?
Avoid sex without protection or use a lubricant. Don’t have sex with someone whom you suspect may have an STD. Get yourself tested for STD if you have had intercourse with someone recently about whose health status you are unaware of.
What happens when you get an STD Test ?
Once you decide to get STD Test; walk into your doctor or talk to us and our doctor shall guide you through the total process. Few STDs like Chlamydia and Scabies do not need blood testing but a few like HIV Test and HPV Test need blood testing.