SEXUAL TRANSMITTED DISEASES
OUTLINE
Sexually transmitted diseases (STD's) are serious, sometimes painful diseases that can cause damage to your body if not treated. Some STD's infest only your sexual and/or reproductive organs. Others can damage throughout the body. When left untreated some STD's may cause life-threatening consequences.
I. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
A. What is it?
1. A sexually transmitted disease.
2. It includes more than 100 different strains or types.
3. It can infect the genital area of men and women
B. Symptoms
1. There are different types of HPV, some cause symptoms and some don't.
2. HPV does not normally cause any symptoms, so a regular Pap smear is essential.
3. Genital warts, which are cauliflower-like growths that occur on and around the vagina, penis, and anus.
C. Medications
1. Biogetica HPV Optimal-Kit
2. Gardisil
II. CHLAMYDIA
A. What is it?
1. Is one of the most common sexual transmitted disease.
2. This serious infection can make it hard or impossible for a woman to get pregnant.
3. Chlamydia does not cause problems if you treat it right away. But left untreated, it can lead to serious problems, especially for women.
B. Symptoms
1. It includes pain when you urinate.
2. An abnormal discharge from the penis or vagina.
3. Abnormal vaginal bleeding with intercourse or between periods.
C. Medications
1. Antibiotic treatment, when taken exactly as directed.
2. Treatment in a hospital with intravenous medicines.
III. GONORRHEA
A. What is it?
1. A bacterium that can grow and multiply easily in the warm, moist areas of the reproductive tract.
2. Gonorrhea is a very common infectious disease
3. Untreated gonorrhea can cause serious and permanent health problems in both women and men.
B. Symptoms
1. Can be mistaken for a bladder or vaginal infection.
2. It includes a painful or burning sensation when urinating.
3. An increased a yellowish vaginal discharge.
C. Medications
1. Several antibiotics can successfully cure gonorrhea.
2. Ciprofloxacin
3. Azithromycin (Zithromax)
Do not wait for symptoms to appear, especially if you or your partners have other sexual contacts. Regular check-ups for STD's should be part of your regular medical examination. This is very important if you are sexually active.
OUTLINE
Sexually transmitted diseases (STD's) are serious, sometimes painful diseases that can cause damage to your body if not treated. Some STD's infest only your sexual and/or reproductive organs. Others can damage throughout the body. When left untreated some STD's may cause life-threatening consequences.
I. Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)
A. What is it?
1. A sexually transmitted disease.
2. It includes more than 100 different strains or types.
3. It can infect the genital area of men and women
B. Symptoms
1. There are different types of HPV, some cause symptoms and some don't.
2. HPV does not normally cause any symptoms, so a regular Pap smear is essential.
3. Genital warts, which are cauliflower-like growths that occur on and around the vagina, penis, and anus.
C. Medications
1. Biogetica HPV Optimal-Kit
2. Gardisil
II. CHLAMYDIA
A. What is it?
1. Is one of the most common sexual transmitted disease.
2. This serious infection can make it hard or impossible for a woman to get pregnant.
3. Chlamydia does not cause problems if you treat it right away. But left untreated, it can lead to serious problems, especially for women.
B. Symptoms
1. It includes pain when you urinate.
2. An abnormal discharge from the penis or vagina.
3. Abnormal vaginal bleeding with intercourse or between periods.
C. Medications
1. Antibiotic treatment, when taken exactly as directed.
2. Treatment in a hospital with intravenous medicines.
III. GONORRHEA
A. What is it?
1. A bacterium that can grow and multiply easily in the warm, moist areas of the reproductive tract.
2. Gonorrhea is a very common infectious disease
3. Untreated gonorrhea can cause serious and permanent health problems in both women and men.
B. Symptoms
1. Can be mistaken for a bladder or vaginal infection.
2. It includes a painful or burning sensation when urinating.
3. An increased a yellowish vaginal discharge.
C. Medications
1. Several antibiotics can successfully cure gonorrhea.
2. Ciprofloxacin
3. Azithromycin (Zithromax)
Do not wait for symptoms to appear, especially if you or your partners have other sexual contacts. Regular check-ups for STD's should be part of your regular medical examination. This is very important if you are sexually active.
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