A sexually transmitted disease (STD) is any disease that is spread primarily by sexual contact. One partner transmits the disease-causing organism to the other during sex (oral, vaginal, or anal.)
Here are some common Sexually Transmitted Diseases you need to know.
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Cervicitis
- Chlamydia
- Epididymitis
- Genital Warts
- Gonorrhea
- Hepatitis A
- Hepatitis B
- Hepatitis C
- Herpes Simplex Virus
- HIV and AIDS
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
- Lymphogranuloma Venereum (LGV)
- Molluscum Contagiosum
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Proctitis
- Pubic Lice
- Syphilis
- Trichomoniasis
- Urethritis
- Vaginitis
- Yeast
People should seek medical advice if they think they have had exposure to an STI, or if they have a sexual partner who has or may have an STI.
Categories: Reproductive health
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