Insidiousness of sexual infections
The most dangerous venereal diseasesinclude gonorrhea (or gonorrhea), trichomoniasis, urogenital chlamydia, syphilis, candidiasis, or thrush, and genital herpes. Once upon a time, these diseases were incurable, eating away at the people they affected from the inside. In the second half of the 20th century, miracle drugs appeared, with the help of which patients can completely get rid of the sores that affected them as a result of sexual intercourse. What is the danger of venereal diseases in women? First of all, they affect the genitourinary system, which is very important for the female body. STDs are insidious in that the infected person does not immediately find out about the misfortune that has befallen him, since these diseases have a long incubation period, and only then do signs of infection appear, which is typical for the acute form of the disease. However, quite often the symptoms that appear after the incubation period can be barely noticeable - this means that infections can occur in a latent form. As a result, the woman does not even suspect that she has the disease and can infect other partners during new sexual contacts. The second danger of sexually transmitted diseases is their ability to spread in the body from one organ to another and become chronic. Its consequences are the formation of inflammatory or, even worse, malignant processes in the female reproductive organs. As a result, infertility may develop, which will be incurable. If the woman was pregnant at the time of infection, the fetus may develop severe pathologies. The third insidiousness of sexually transmitted diseases is that they often attract each other. That is, a woman infected with gonorrhea can easily acquire candidiasis. And if it is quite easy to get rid of these diseases separately, then in a bouquet they can complicate the treatment and lead to the above-mentioned troubles.
Hazards of oral and anal sex
Most people think that they are unprotectedOf all the types of sex, oral and anal sex are considered the safest. In fact, this is a false stereotype. The human oral cavity is lined with a mucous membrane that is very delicate and easily damaged. Through a small wound or crack, a venereal disease (gonorrhea, syphilis, and trichomoniasis) easily enters the body and develops in it according to all the laws of development of sexually transmitted infections. As for unprotected anal sex, in most cases it is effective only for the prevention of unwanted pregnancy. Otherwise, this sex is even harmful to a woman. Due to frequent penetration of the penis into the anus, the latter, like the rectum, can be damaged. The resulting bleeding contributes to the penetration of sexually transmitted infections into the body through the blood. Viral incurable infections also easily enter the body in this way. Another unpleasantness of unprotected anal sex can be E. coli, which, having penetrated the genitourinary system, can cause difficult-to-treat urethritis. Thus, using a condom is highly desirable during non-traditional sex - it is a guarantee of protection against STIs.
This common gonorrhea ...
There is a joke expression that says,that every self-respecting man must have had gonorrhea at least once in his life. In fact, this expression is not far from the truth, since gonorrhea ranks among the top STDs. This disease is also widespread among women. But unlike men, who already know what happened to them a few days after infection, women are less fortunate. Gonorrhea is a type of disease that is almost asymptomatic and can later become chronic, leading to infertility. This disease can enter a woman's body not only during traditional or non-traditional sex, but also during regular petting. If a woman is pregnant at the time of infection, then the child can get this disease from her during childbirth, passing through the birth canal. The incubation period of this disease in women is from a week to 3 weeks. The most noticeable symptoms, which, however, a representative of the fair sex may not attach importance to, are a slight burning sensation during urination or vaginal itching and thick white discharge. If a woman does not consult a gynecologist in time, the disease moves to a new stage. Gonococci penetrate the fallopian tubes, as a result of which a woman may experience a failure of the menstrual cycle, pain in the lower abdomen, and an increase in body temperature. When the disease becomes chronic, its symptoms disappear, lulling the patient's vigilance. If the disease is very advanced, not only the genitourinary organs can be affected, but also the heart, liver, brain, skin and joints. If a man with gonorrhea ejaculates on a woman's face, especially in the eye area, then the symptoms of gonorrhea will be as follows: conjunctivitis, swelling or edema of the eyelids, purulent discharge from the corners of the eyes, photophobia. After oral sex, the throat may hurt, the tonsils may become inflamed, and the lymph nodes may enlarge. The consequences of anal sex with a patient with gonorrhea are painful stool and cracks in the anus. Such obvious signs are an immediate reason to see a doctor. After all, the earlier the disease is detected, the easier it is to get rid of it.
A few words about thrush
Caused by yeast-like fungi of the genusCandida disease is scientifically called candidiasis. The disease was called thrush because of its main symptom - thick cheesy discharge from the vagina. In addition, thrush is accompanied by severe itching in the genital area, pain during intercourse and urination. Candidiasis is not a serious disease, but in an advanced form it can lead to inflammatory processes. The disease is considered a typical female disease, although some of its symptoms appear in men, who are carriers of thrush. It is believed that 70% of women on the planet have suffered from candidiasis at least once in their lives. 50% of them have suffered from thrush again.
What are trichomoniasis and chlamydia?
Both men and women are familiar with this disease.women. A characteristic sign of trichomoniasis is foamy discharge from the urethra or vagina, burning in these areas and in the anus. If trichomoniasis is not treated in time, it can affect the ovaries and fallopian tubes in women. In some cases, the symptoms of the disease are erased, which makes it difficult to detect. Chlamydia is the most hidden disease in women. Only 20% of all patients can understand that they have become infected with something, feeling a slight itch or discomfort in the vagina or anus. The disease can cause erosion of the cervix. With oral infection, a sore throat may occur. In 80% of cases, insidious chlamydia is devoid of any symptoms and is detected only by a professional doctor or in a laboratory. The disease can live in a woman's body with impunity for up to several years, causing irreparable damage. Chlamydia can provoke chronic diseases of the pelvic organs, leads to infertility, and can cause miscarriage in pregnant women. It is very difficult to cure this disease.
How is dangerous syphilis
One of the most terrible venereal diseasesis syphilis. In addition to sexual contact, it is often transmitted through everyday life through a towel, washcloth, comb, toothbrush and dishes. It is scary that a sick woman can accidentally infect other family members, including children, in this way. The incubation period of syphilis lasts a month. Then its first sign appears - a hard chancre. This is a small painless shiny ulcer with a bright red bottom. Located on the uterus or on the walls of the vagina, it can remain unnoticed by the woman. A few days after the chancre appears, the inguinal or cervical lymph nodes of the infected woman greatly enlarge. The chancre heals after a few days, but the disease does not go away, but enters a new phase. At this time, pale treponema, which is the causative agent of syphilis, multiplies and spreads throughout the female body through the lymph and blood. In the second period of the disease, pink spots and dark red nodules with a shiny surface appear on the human body. The nodules can increase in size and merge with each other, causing discomfort to the woman, especially if they are located in the intergluteal fold. Appearing in the mouth, on the tongue and vocal cords, they interfere with speech. Thinning of hair and its loss may also be observed. Small white spots - leukoderma - appear on the woman's neck and disappear again. Thus, the disease occurs in outbreaks, subsiding for a while and emerging with renewed vigor. In the tertiary period of syphilis, bone tissue, the nervous system and internal organs are affected. At this time, gummas appear - spherical inflammations that destroy the organ on which they formed. In past centuries, the most striking result of the work of gummas and the main symptom of syphilis was a sunken nose (saddle nose). The last period of the disease is accompanied by fecal and urinary incontinence, severe pain in the spine. Paralysis, blindness, dementia develop, speech and memory disorders arise. Currently, the disease can be detected at early stages, which makes it easier to treat.
Nuisances from herpes
This is a relatively new sexually transmitted infection.has already made a name for itself. In recent years, the number of people suffering from genital herpes has increased. Symptoms - painful blisters on the external and internal genitals, which later become ulcers that gradually heal. During the disease, a woman feels unwell. Herpes is accompanied by migraines and fever, negatively affects a pregnant woman, leads to pathologies in the development of the fetus or miscarriage, provokes the development of postpartum diseases.
How to get rid of sexually transmitted diseases
Before you start treating STDs, you need toknow exactly what the girl is infected with. The absence of symptoms is a dangerous thing, but if a woman leads a promiscuous lifestyle or has had sexual contact with a stranger, she must definitely see a doctor and get tested. Many women are embarrassed to go to the clinic with such problems, but now there is more than one medical institution where you can do this anonymously. Out of shame, patients begin to treat themselves, using antibiotics haphazardly and weakening their bodies with them. Only professional treatment of venereal diseases can overcome them. It consists of initial antibiotic therapy that destroys pathogens, local therapy (use of vaginal or anal suppositories) and subsequent restoration of the body's strength with immunostimulants, vitamins and herbal preparations. And the best prevention of STDs is having a faithful, permanent partner and your own fidelity to him.
