1. Sexually Transmitted Diseases

2. STD-Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) STD-Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) STI-Sexually Transmitted Infections STI-Sexually Transmitted Infections Asymptomatic-s how no symptoms or mild symptoms Asymptomatic-s how no symptoms or mild symptoms Condoms when used correctly are an effective way for reducing the transmission of STD’s. Condoms when used correctly are an effective way for reducing the transmission of STD’s. Abstinence is the only method that is 100% effective. Abstinence is the only method that is 100% effective. STD symptoms can be mild or obvious. STD symptoms can be mild or obvious.

3. If you think you might have an STD you must see a doctor. If you think you might have an STD you must see a doctor. It is also essential to inform all partners if you are diagnosed so they can be evaluated or treated. It is also essential to inform all partners if you are diagnosed so they can be evaluated or treated. If left untreated, STD’s increase your chances of acquiring another STD such as HIV. If left untreated, STD’s increase your chances of acquiring another STD such as HIV. If you are sexually active you have increased your chances of contracting an STD If you are sexually active you have increased your chances of contracting an STD

4. Chlamydia: Chlamydia: A bacterial infection of the genital tract. A bacterial infection of the genital tract. Difficult to detect because early-stage infections often cause few or no signs or symptoms. Difficult to detect because early-stage infections often cause few or no signs or symptoms. If they occur, they usually occur 1 to 3 weeks after exposure. If they occur, they usually occur 1 to 3 weeks after exposure. Signs and symptoms are often mild and passing which make them easy to overlook. Signs and symptoms are often mild and passing which make them easy to overlook.

5. Symptoms Include: Symptoms Include: –MALES-Painful/burning urination –Discharge from penis –FEMALES-lower abdominal pain –vaginal discharge in women –painful sexual intercourse in women

6. Chlamydia-most common STD teens Chlamydia-most common STD teens 3 million new cases occur in the U.S. annually 3 million new cases occur in the U.S. annually Treated with antibiotics Treated with antibiotics Untreated: women may develop PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)- Scarring of the female internal organs which can lead to infertility: Untreated: women may develop PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)- Scarring of the female internal organs which can lead to infertility: males can get urethral infections and swollen/tender testicles males can get urethral infections and swollen/tender testicles

7. Gonorrhea (Clap, Drip) Gonorrhea (Clap, Drip) A bacterial infection of the genital tract. A bacterial infection of the genital tract. First symptoms usually occur within 2 to 10 days after exposure. First symptoms usually occur within 2 to 10 days after exposure. Symptoms include: Symptoms include: –thick/cloudy/bloody discharge from the penis/vagina –pain/burning when urinating/frequent urination –pain during sexual intercourse Treatment is with antibiotics Treatment is with antibiotics If left untreated: If left untreated: –Females/Males infertility

8. Genital Herpes Genital Herpes Highly contagious, caused by a virus called Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Highly contagious, caused by a virus called Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Herpes Simplex 1-Cold Sores in/near the mouth Herpes Simplex 1-Cold Sores in/near the mouth Herpes Simples 2-genital sores. Usually appear as blisters can take weeks to heal Herpes Simples 2-genital sores. Usually appear as blisters can take weeks to heal Most people with HSV never know they have it because they have no signs or symptoms Most people with HSV never know they have it because they have no signs or symptoms When symptoms become noticeable: the When symptoms become noticeable: the –1st episode is the worst –some people never experience a 2nd episode

9. Symptoms: Symptoms: small red bumps, blisters (vesicles) or open sores (ulcers) in the genital/anal area small red bumps, blisters (vesicles) or open sores (ulcers) in the genital/anal area pain/Itching around your genital area/buttocks/inner thighs pain/Itching around your genital area/buttocks/inner thighs In females, sores can erupt in the vaginal area, external genitals/buttocks/anus or cervi In females, sores can erupt in the vaginal area, external genitals/buttocks/anus or cervi The initial symptoms are usually pain/itching, beginning within a few weeks after exposure to an infected sexual partner. The initial symptoms are usually pain/itching, beginning within a few weeks after exposure to an infected sexual partner. After several days, small, red bumps may appear. Then they rupture, becoming ulcers that ooze or bleed. After several days, small, red bumps may appear. Then they rupture, becoming ulcers that ooze or bleed. Eventually scabs form and then heal. Eventually scabs form and then heal.

10. In males, blisters can appear on/around the genital area. In males, blisters can appear on/around the genital area. While the ulcers are present it will be painful to urinate. You will have pain/tenderness in the genital area. While the ulcers are present it will be painful to urinate. You will have pain/tenderness in the genital area. Treatment: Treatment: –No cure, but Antiviral medicines can lessen the outbreaks. During the initial episode, you may have flu-like symptoms (headaches/muscle aches/fever/swollen lymph nodes). During the initial episode, you may have flu-like symptoms (headaches/muscle aches/fever/swollen lymph nodes). In some cases, the infection can be active/contagious even when sores aren’t present. In some cases, the infection can be active/contagious even when sores aren’t present.

11. Human Papillomavirus (HPV/Genital Warts/Venereal Warts) Human Papillomavirus (HPV/Genital Warts/Venereal Warts) Caused by the HP virus which is one of the most common types of STD’s in females. Caused by the HP virus which is one of the most common types of STD’s in females. Genital warts in the genital area Symptoms: Symptoms: –small, flesh colored or gray swellings in your genital areas –several warts close together that take on a cauliflower shape –itching or discomfort in your genital area –bleeding with intercourse Often there are no symptoms. Sometimes just a few appear and sometimes in clusters. Often there are no symptoms. Sometimes just a few appear and sometimes in clusters. In females the warts may grow on the vulva/walls of the vagina/anus/cervix. In females the warts may grow on the vulva/walls of the vagina/anus/cervix. In men they may grow on the penis/scrotum/anus. In men they may grow on the penis/scrotum/anus. They can also grow in the mouth or throat thru oral sex. They can also grow in the mouth or throat thru oral sex.

12. Treatment: Treatment: –Surgical removal of warts/”frozen off”. Several treatment sessions are needed. Untreated: Untreated: –warts will continue to grow and spread, this increases the chances of cancer of the cervix Vaccination: Vaccination: –Vaccination available-reduces number of cases –vaccine is most effective if given to girls before they become sexually active.

13. Syphilis Syphilis Caused by a bacteria Caused by a bacteria Treatment- Penicillin- amount depends on stage Treatment- Penicillin- amount depends on stage Affects your genitals/skin/mucus membranes/can affect brain/heart Affects your genitals/skin/mucus membranes/can affect brain/heart 3 stages: 3 stages: –Primary-sore appears on external genitals –Secondary-produces a skin rash –3 rd stage-damage to internal organs, brain damage, death

14. Trichomoniasis (“Trich”): Trichomoniasis (“Trich”): Caused by a parasite-infection of vagina, urethra, bladder Caused by a parasite-infection of vagina, urethra, bladder Males-burning during urination, irritation inside the penis, mild discharge Males-burning during urination, irritation inside the penis, mild discharge Females-experience vaginitis(inflamation of the vagina with discharge/itching. Females-experience vaginitis(inflamation of the vagina with discharge/itching. Treatment is a 1 time heavy dose of antibiotic called “Flagyl”. Treatment is a 1 time heavy dose of antibiotic called “Flagyl”.

15. Hepatitis A/B/C; HAV/HBV/HCV: Hepatitis A/B/C; HAV/HBV/HCV: Viral infections- affect your liver. Your liver filters your blood Viral infections- affect your liver. Your liver filters your blood Symptoms: Symptoms: Fatigue, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, fever Fatigue, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, fever yellowing of skin/whites of your eyes (Jaundice) yellowing of skin/whites of your eyes (Jaundice)