Sexually transmitted diseases
Frequency of STD’s 50% by age 30-35
Chlamydia Most common bacterial STD in US Often no symptoms in men and women Female symptoms Urethritis, cervicitis PID Male Burning urination
Increasing risk for women & chlamydia Oral contraceptives Douching
Syphilis - Cause Treponema Pallidium
Syphilis - symptoms Primary stage - Painless sore
Syphilis - symptoms Primary stage - Painless sore
Syphilis - symptoms Primary stage - Painless sore
Syphilis - symptoms Secondary stage - skin rash
Syphilis - symptoms Third (Tertiary) stage No symptoms Death or blindness
Latent syphilis passed on to the fetus:
Gonorrhea Bacterial infection
Gonorrhea Symptoms Burning urination Cloudy discharge
Gonorrhea “Short-arm “ inspection “milking” penis for suspicious discharge
Gonorrhea - diagnosis
Herpes photos http://www.herpesrx.com/herpes_pictures-2.html http://www.dermis.net/doia/diagnose.asp?zugr=d&lang=e&diagnr=54111&topic=t
Herpes 20% - 25% of population infected Type I & II Oral herpes transmitted through kissing Transmitted during asymptomatic periods Will not pass through latex condoms
Herpes symptoms Prodromal symptoms Regular symptoms Itching or burning Blisters
Herpes - Blisters
Pubic lice Symptoms Itching in the pubic area
Pubic Lice Treatment
Genital Warts Most prevalent STD in the U.S. Virus
HIV Incubation period Avoiding HIV 8 - 11 years Avoid IV drugs Avoid anal intercourse Avoid intercourse during menstruation Avoid male or female prostitutes
Safer Sex Tell partner about your previous sexual history Carry & use latex condoms every time Use a water based lubricant (e.g.” KY”) Oil based lubricants damage latex condoms Use spermicidal foams, jellies or creams Some spermicides kill some STD germs Apply inside the tip of the condom Applyinside the vagina
STD’s and the Pill Being on the pill increases your chances of getting a disease from an infected partner to almost 100%
General Vaginal Infections increase due to: Douching frequently Antibiotics Nylon pantyhose (no cotton crotch)