Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also known as sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are very common. Millions of new infections occur every year in the United States. STDs pass from one person to another through vaginal, oral, and anal sex. They also can spread through intimate physical contact like heavy petting, though this is not very common.

List of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

• Bacterial Vaginosis: It is a common, treatable, vaginal condition which can increase your chance of getting an STD.
• Chlamydia: It is a common, but treatable, STD. If left untreated, chlamydia can make it difficult for a woman to get pregnant.
• Gonorrhea: It is a common STD that can be treated with the right medication. If left untreated, gonorrhea can cause very serious health problems.
• Hepatitis: Viral hepatitis is the leading cause of liver cancer and the most common reason for liver transplants.
• Herpes: Genital herpes is a common STD, but most people with the infection do not know they have it. While there is no cure, there are medicines available that can prevent or shorten outbreaks. These medicines also can make it less likely to pass the infection on.
• HIV/AIDS & STDs: People who have STDs are more likely to get HIV, when compared to people who do not have STDs.
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Infection: HPV is the most common STI in the United States, but most people with the infection have no symptoms. HPV can cause some health effects that are preventable with vaccines.
• Mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen): Mycoplamsa genitalium, or Mgen is an STD that can be treated with antibiotics. People receiving treatment for Mgen should take all of the medication as prescribed.
• Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID): PID can lead to serious consequences including infertility.
• STDs & Infertility: Chlamydia and gonorrhea can cause PID and infertility, but both are preventable.
• Syphilis: Syphilis can have very serious problems when left untreated. It is simple to cure with the right treatment.
• Trichomoniasis: Most people who have trichomoniasis do not have any symptoms.

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By Team Learning Mantras