COMMON TYPES AND SYMPTOMS
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are passed from one person to another through sexual contact. The causes of STDs are bacteria, parasites, yeast, and viruses. There are more than 20 types of STDs. Antibiotics can treat STDs caused by bacteria, yeast, or parasites. There is no cure for STDs caused by a virus, but medicines can often help with the symptoms and keep the disease under control.
Common types of STDs in women are:
- Chlamydia
- Genital herpes
- Gonorrhea
- HIV/AIDS
- HPV
- Syphilis
- Trichomoniasis
Common symptoms of STDs
- Changes in urination
- Abnormal vaginal discharge
- Itching in the vaginal area: Itching is a non-specific symptom that may or may not be related to an STD.
- Pain during sex
- Abnormal bleeding
- Rashes or sores
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