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3 Most Popular STDs: Are You At Risk?

May 18, 2024

Here are some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases

1.   Gonorrhea - The Centers for Disease Control estimate that 700,000 new cases of gonorrhea will be transmitted each year. This is a bacteria that affects a woman’s cervix and a man’s urethra, or can be transmitted to the throat. The symptoms include a burning sensation while urinating or a yellowish discharge from the penis in men.

2.   Syphilis – This is a bacteria infection of the genital tract that is transmitted via contact between small sores in the rectum, vagina, mouth or the genital area. An infected mother can also transmit it to the fetus when pregnant. But even in the absence of sores, diseases can still be present. The most telling signs are sores on the genitals, sore throat, hair loss, headache, fever and a patchy white skin rash.

3.   Chlamydia – Is one of the most common STDS in the United States, with 1.4 million infections reported in 2013. Most people who acquire chlamydia don’t display symptoms, but others begin to have them several weeks after infection. The signs include pain while urinating, swollen testicles and a penile discharge.

Other sexually transmitted diseases include Hepatitis B, herpes simplex, HIV, and HPV.

HOW YOU CAN PREVENT THEM

The only sure-fire way to avoid acquiring a sexually transmitted disease is abstinence. Barring that, the only other way to absolutely prevent disease is to have sex only with a first-time partner and remain in that relationship for the rest of your lifespan.

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