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Sexually transmitted infections, pregnancy, and breastfeeding

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are also called sexually transmitted diseases, or STDs. STIs include chlamydia, gonorrhea, trichomoniasis, genital herpes, genital warts, HIV, and syphilis. Some STIs can pass from mother to baby during pregnancy and through breastfeeding.

How do STIs affect pregnant women?

STIs can cause many of the same health problems in pregnant women as in women who are not pregnant. But having an STI also can hurt the unborn baby's health.

Having an STI during pregnancy can cause:

  • Premature labor (labor before 37 weeks of pregnancy). Early (preterm) birth is the number one cause of infant death and can lead to long-term developmental and health problems in children.1
  • Infection in the uterus (womb) after birth

Can I pass an STI to my baby?

Yes. Some STIs can be passed from a pregnant woman to the baby before and during the baby's birth.

  • Some STIs, such as syphilis, cross the placenta and infect the baby in the womb.
  • Other STIs, like gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, and genital herpes, can pass from the mother to the baby as the baby passes through the birth canal.
  • HIV can cross the placenta during pregnancy and infect the baby during delivery.

What are the harmful effects of passing an STI to a baby?

The harmful effects to babies may include:

  • Low birth weight (less than 5 pounds)
  • Eye infection
  • Pneumonia
  • Infection in the baby's blood
  • Brain damage
  • Lack of coordination in body movements
  • Blindness
  • Deafness
  • Acute hepatitis
  • Meningitis
  • Chronic liver disease, which can lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis)
  • Stillbirth

I'm pregnant. What can I do to prevent problems from STIs?

You can prevent some of the health problems caused by STIs and pregnancy with regular prenatal care. Your doctor will test you for STIs early in your pregnancy and again closer to childbirth, if needed.

  • STIs caused by bacteria, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, can be cured with antibiotics. Some antibiotics are safe to take during pregnancy. Your doctor can prescribe antibiotics for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and trichomoniasis during pregnancy.
  • STIs caused by viruses, such as genital herpes and HIV, have no cure.
    • If you have herpes, antiviral medicine may help reduce symptoms. If you have symptoms of herpes or active genital herpes sores at the start of labor, you may need a cesarean section (C-section). This can help lower the risk of passing the infection to your baby.
    • If you have HIV, antiviral medicines can lower the risk of giving HIV to your baby to less than 1%.2 You also may need to have a C-section.

You also can take steps to lower your risk of getting an STI during pregnancy.

Can I breastfeed if I have an STI?

Maybe. Some STIs affect breastfeeding, and some don't. The following are some general guidelines, but talk to your doctor, nurse, or a lactation consultant about the risk of passing the STI to your baby while breastfeeding:

  • If you have HIV, do not breastfeed. You can pass the virus to your baby. In countries like the United States where clean water is available, using a breastmilk substitute like formula is recommended.
  • If you have chlamydia, gonorrhea, or HPV, you can breastfeed your baby.
  • If you have trichomoniasis, you can take the antibiotic metronidazole if you are breastfeeding. You may need to wait 12 to 24 hours after taking the medicine to breastfeed.
  • If you have syphilis or herpes, you can breastfeed as long as your baby or pumping equipment does not touch a sore. It is possible to spread syphilis or herpes to any part of your breast, including your nipple and areola. If you have sores on your breast, pump or hand-express your milk until the sores heal. Pumping will help keep up your milk supply and prevent your breast from getting overly full and painful. You can store your milk to give to your baby in a bottle for another feeding. But if parts of your breast pump also touch the sore(s) while pumping, you should throw the milk away.

Are STI treatments safe to use while breastfeeding?

If you are being treated for an STI, ask your doctor about the possible effects of the medicine on your breastfeeding baby. Most treatments for STIs are safe to take while breastfeeding.

Did we answer your question about STIs, pregnancy, and breastfeeding?

For more information about STIs, pregnancy, and breastfeeding, call the OWH Helpline at 1-800-994-9662 or contact the following organizations:

  • Food and Drug Administration (FDA), HHS
    Phone Number: 888-463-6332
  • National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention (NCHHSTP), CDC, HHS
    Phone Number: 800-232-4636
  • National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID), NIH, HHS
    Phone Number: 866-284-4107 (TDD: 800-877-8339)
  • American Sexual Health Association
    Phone Number: 800-227-8922

Sources

  1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2015). Preterm Birth.
  2. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2015). HIV Among Pregnant Women, Infants, and Children.

The Office on Women's Health is grateful for the medical review by:

  • Jill E. Long, M.D., M.P.H., FACOG, Commander, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, Medical Officer, Sexually Transmitted Diseases Branch, Division of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases
  • Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) staff

All material contained on these pages are free of copyright restrictions and maybe copied, reproduced, or duplicated without permission of the Office on Women’s Health in the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Citation of the source is appreciated.

Page last updated: February 22, 2021

Can You Be Born With An STD? L Pregnancy And STDs

If you’re sexually active, the idea of contracting sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can result in feelings of anxiety and uncertainty. However, if you’re an expecting mother, you may feel even more concerned about your health — and the health of your developing baby. 

You may find yourself wondering, “Can you be born with an STD?” or “Can STDs affect my pregnancy?” While these questions are common, many pregnant women cannot find a clear answer due to the stigma and lack of education surrounding STDs. 

Our staff at Rapid STD Testing compiled this detailed guide with answers to common questions and concerns regarding rapid STD tests, sexually transmitted infections (STIs), and pregnancy. Here, you can find the answers you need to ensure a healthy pregnancy.

Types of STIs That Can Infect a Baby in the Womb 

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), STDs can impact both you and your developing baby. While you can’t naturally develop an STD, you can contract an infection from sexual partners through:

  • Unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex
  • Contact with bodily fluids
  • Intimate contact with an infected person 

To reduce the risk of transmitting infections to babies during pregnancy, the CDC outlines specific recommendations for prenatal STI screenings. Most expectant mothers receive comprehensive testing at their first prenatal visit. However, if you are at high risk for contracting an STD, your healthcare provider will likely re-screen you during your third trimester for potential infections, including: 

Syphilis

You may contract syphilis through direct contact with syphilis sores or unprotected sex with an infected person. When detected early, you can treat syphilis and reduce the risk of spreading the infection to your baby. If left untreated, your baby may contract congenital syphilis. This preventable STD can result in infant death. It is crucial to get tested for STIs and prevent infection during pregnancy. 

Chlamydia

Though chlamydia is the most common bacterial STD in the United States, most infected women don’t have any symptoms. Still, you can pass chlamydia to children through vaginal delivery, making it critical to detect and treat the infection as quickly as possible. Untreated chlamydia can cause eye and lung infections in your newborn.   

Gonorrhea

Like chlamydia, many women infected with gonorrhea don’t have any symptoms. However, if left untreated, the infection can impact your pregnancy and labor or transmit to your baby during delivery. 

Genital Herpes

You can contract genital herpes from direct contact or unprotected sex, but can you be born with an STD like herpes? Yes, you can pass herpes to your baby during pregnancy or delivery. 

Women who contract herpes or experience their first outbreak near their delivery are more likely to infect their children. Even so, most healthcare providers recommend a C-section to prevent your baby from contracting the infection.

Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C

Hepatitis B — also known as Hep B — spreads through unprotected sex and contact with infected fluids, such as saliva, vaginal fluid, semen, or blood. The infection often has no symptoms, but the long-term effects can cause liver damage, disease, or cancer. In addition, your baby can contract chronic Hepatitis B if infected at birth.  

Hepatitis C creates an infection in your liver, which you can transmit to your baby. That said, pregnant mothers generally have a reduced likelihood of passing Hep C to their babies. If the baby does contract Hep C, the infection usually clears up without any treatment. 

HIV

HIV — also known as human immunodeficiency virus — attacks your body’s immune system and can lead to AIDS if left untreated. You can infect your developing baby with HIV during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or breastfeeding. However, when diagnosed and treated, you can reduce the risk of infecting your baby to 2% or less. 

Effects of Having an STD While Pregnant

If left untreated, an STD can result in serious health concerns for both you and your developing baby. Certain STDs can lead to complications, while others can cause neonatal conditions or chronic diseases. 

Fortunately, you can protect yourself and your baby by receiving regular check-ups and testing in the first and third trimesters. In addition, you can take advantage of same-day STD testing from our staff at Rapid STD Testing for quick, confidential results that can help keep you and your baby healthy.

STDs can impact your pregnancy in several ways, including:

Premature Delivery

Premature delivery means that you go into labor and deliver your child too early. Typically, medical professionals consider a birth that occurs before the 37th week of pregnancy as premature. Premature babies may experience developmental delays as well as other health conditions. 

Premature Rupture of Membranes (PROM)

Also known as PROM, premature rupture of membranes occurs when the amniotic sac around your baby bursts before you go into labor. As a result, you have a higher chance of developing an infection or experiencing a premature delivery. 

Low Birth Weight

Some STDs can result in low birth weight, meaning that your baby weighs less than five pounds and eight ounces when born. 

Chorioamnionitis

Chorioamnionitis occurs when bacteria infect the membranes and amniotic fluid surrounding your baby. The infection can cause premature births and severe infections that enter your bloodstream or uterine lining. In some cases, you may require a C-section to deliver your baby safely. Untreated chorioamnionitis can also lead to meningitis or pneumonia in newborns.

Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)

Pelvic inflammatory disease, or PID, can infect your reproductive system, including your womb, fallopian tubes, ovaries, and cervix. In many cases, PID can impact your ability to become pregnant or result in ectopic pregnancy, a life-threatening condition in which a fertilized egg implants outside of your uterus. 

Prenatal STD Transmission

Some STDs, such as Hepatitis B, HIV, Zika, or syphilis, can pass to your baby while still in the womb if left undiscovered or untreated. For example, you can transmit Hep B to your child through the placenta, resulting in a prenatal infection and potential liver damage.  

Chronic Health Conditions

If your baby becomes infected with an STD during pregnancy, labor, delivery, or breastfeeding, they may endure life-long side effects.  

The effects of prenatal (pre-delivery) or neonatal (post-delivery) exposure to STDs can affect your baby in several ways. Some STDs, such as chlamydia or gonorrhea, may result in eye infections, lung infections, joint infections, blood infections, or pneumonia. 

Others, such as Hepatitis B or C, can cause liver damage, liver disease, or even liver cancer. Untreated HIV may spread to your baby, resulting in an HIV infection. Finally, syphilis can result in premature delivery, fatal illnesses, or organ damage.

Miscarriage or Stillbirth

Finally, some untreated STDs can result in miscarriages or stillbirths. A miscarriage occurs when a baby dies in the womb before the 20th week of pregnancy. Stillbirths occur following the 20th week of pregnancy. 

Testing and Diagnosis of STD Pregnancy 

Because sexually transmitted infections can result in serious or even fatal conditions for you and your child, most pregnant women get tested during their first prenatal visit. Your doctor will typically check for STIs such as HIV, chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and Hep B. 

If you engage in high-risk sexual activities, such as unprotected sex with multiple sexual partners, your doctor will likely screen you for certain STDs throughout your pregnancy. 

Even if you don’t have any symptoms, you should still get tested to ensure a healthy pregnancy. Most STDs have very few, if any, symptoms. As a result, many pregnant women don’t know that they’ve contracted an STD for months or years. That said, some of the most common STD symptoms include: 

  • Genital warts, sores, or bumps
  • Redness, swelling, or inflammation near the vagina 
  • Flu-like symptoms, such as headache or fatigue 
  • Abdominal pain
  • Vaginal discharge
  • Pain during or after sex
  • Bleeding after sex or between menstrual cycles
  • Eye infections
  • Mouth sores
  • Skin rash
  • Pain while urinating
  • Itching near the vagina
  • Weight loss
  • Night sweats

If you experience any of these STD symptoms or believe you were exposed to an STD, early detection and treatment can help keep you and your baby safe. However, our team at Rapid STD Testing knows that you can’t always wait until your next prenatal visit to get the answers you need. You may also feel too embarrassed or afraid to speak with your doctor. 

That’s why we offer a full range of same-day STI tests and panels. Our discreet testing facilities and rapid results make it easy to take control of your health. We’ve opened more than 4,000 testing centers across the United States, even in rural areas without easily accessible medical care. We also offer same-day testing and results in three days or less. 

Depending on your needs, you can choose from our comprehensive 10-panel STD test or twelve individual tests, including: 

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • HIV 1 and 2 Antibody
  • HIV RNA Early Detection
  • Syphilis
  • Herpes I
  • Herpes II
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
  • Trichomoniasis 

In the event of a positive test result, you’ll receive a confidential consultation with one of our doctors. During the appointment, we will:

  • Go over the results of your screening
  • Help you determine the best treatment options for you and your baby
  • Send your prescription to the pharmacy of your choice. 

Finally, if you test positive for HIV, we’ll ensure that you get the help you need to prevent transmission and live a healthy life. 

After receiving your results, you can also share your panel with your healthcare provider and work with your prenatal care team to protect your developing baby throughout the rest of your pregnancy. Your doctor may decide to run additional tests, especially if you test positive for Hepatitis B or HIV. 

Your doctor can then determine if you’re likely to spread the infection to your child during pregnancy or delivery and take action to prevent transmission. Finally, your doctor may perform a blood test to check your baby for evidence of an STD at birth. 

Treatments for STD During Pregnancy 

Learning that you’ve contracted an STD while pregnant can create intense fear. Lack of education surrounding STDs — as well as the stigma that comes with a positive STD test — can make you feel isolated, anxious, and embarrassed. You may not know how to talk to your doctor or tell your partner you have an STD. 

That said, early detection and treatment of STDs can significantly reduce the risk of complications during pregnancy, labor, and delivery. Doctors can effectively treat some STIs during pregnancy. In fact, pregnant women can usually take antibiotics while pregnant and cure most bacterial or parasitic infections, including: 

  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Trichomoniasis

Doctors can’t always cure viral infections like herpes, Hep B, Hep C, and HIV. However, you can take certain antiviral medications and therapies to reduce the impact of viral STDs on your body and manage your symptoms. In addition, you can make a birth plan that helps prevent your baby from contracting the infection, typically through a C-section.  

How to Protect the Mother and Her Baby from STIs 

Learning to protect you and your baby from STDs can help prevent the stress of a diagnosis. Fortunately, the best way to prevent your baby from dealing with the effects of an STD is to protect yourself from STDs. 

That said, if you think you’ve been exposed to an STD, you should immediately get tested by your doctor or at one of our Rapid STD Testing facilities. You can also take several steps to reduce the risk of contracting an STD, including: 

Abstaining from Sex

While you can now choose from dozens of birth control methods to help prevent infection, abstaining from sex ensures that you won’t contract an STD. Abstinence includes oral, vaginal, and anal sex.

Limiting Your Sex Partners

The only way to contract an STD is through intimate physical contact, exposure to infected bodily fluids, or unprotected sex. With that in mind, you can protect yourself from exposure by having sex with one partner who doesn’t have any infections and practices monogamy. Before you have sex with a new partner, ensure that both you and your partner get tested. 

Using Barrier Birth Control Methods

Barrier birth control methods help prevent pregnancy by keeping sperm away from an egg. These methods include condoms, cervical caps, contraceptive sponges, and diaphragms. 

While barrier methods may help prevent pregnancy, diaphragms, cervical caps, and sponges won’t protect you from STDs. Neither will IUDs, hormonal implants, or birth control pills. Male condoms are typically the most effective way to prevent exposure to an STD. You may also consider female condoms or dental dams for oral sex. 

Reducing Drug and Alcohol Use

While drugs and alcohol don’t cause STDs, the substances may lower your inhibitions. As a result, you may engage in high-risk activities, such as unprotected sex with a new partner. Limiting your use of drugs and alcohol can help you make informed, educated decisions that keep you and your baby safe from STDs.  

Getting Tested

Finally, you can protect yourself, your partner, and your baby through regular STD testing. Can you be born with an STD? Yes, in some cases, the mother can pass an STD to the baby during vaginal birth. 

A confidential, quick STD test from our team at Rapid STD Testing can empower you with the information and peace of mind you need to take control of your health without raising your insurance rates or disrupting your busy schedule. 

Test for STDs During Pregnancy with Rapid STD Testing

If you’re pregnant and think you may have been exposed to STDs, you don’t have to wait any longer to get the answers you need. For more information or help finding the right test, please call one of our experienced Rapid STD Testing counselors today at (866) 872-1888. 

STDs - sexually transmitted diseases

STDs are the so-called "venereal" diseases transmitted sexually from a patient or carrier of a pathogenic virus. It is important to emphasize that it is possible to get STDs even despite the use of mechanical contraceptives (condoms).

Some STDs are dangerous not only for our health, but also for life, so it is important to correctly recognize the symptoms of the disease in time, get tested for sexually transmitted diseases, correctly diagnose and receive appropriate treatment.

STD TREATMENT IS AVAILABLE IN BRANCHES:

STD treatment in Primorsky district

Address: St. Petersburg , Primorsky district, st. Repishcheva, 13

Treatment of STDs in the Petrogradsky district

Address: St. Petersburg , Petrogradsky district, st. Lenina, 5

Treatment of STDs in Vsevolozhsk

Address: Vsevolozhsk , Oktyabrsky Ave, 96

Types of STDs

Depending on the causative agent of the disease, there are:

  • Bacterial sexually transmitted diseases such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis

Chlamydia is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia and is the most common cause of inflammation of the genital tract. Left untreated, chlamydia can lead to infertility.

Syphilis results from infection with a spiral bacterium called treponema pallidum. The first symptoms of the disease appear in the immediate vicinity of the genitals in the form of a rash and small serous fluid-filled vesicles. Lack of treatment leads to damage to the nervous system and internal organs with the possibility of death.

Gonorrhea occurs when infected with gonococcus, which affects the mucous membranes of the reproductive organs.

  • Fungal infections

Thrush (candidiasis) is caused by yeast-like fungi, including those that are part of the normal microflora of the human body and are activated when the immune system is weakened due to illness or stress.

  • Protozoan infections (trichomoniasis)

The causative agent, Trichomonas vaginalis, causes diseases of the genitourinary tract. Comprehensive treatment of trichomoniasis must be started strictly, because this disease can cause complications such as infertility, pregnancy pathology and urethritis.

  • Viral diseases

Viral infections are considered the most dangerous for humans and can cause the death of a patient (AIDS - HIV virus, genital warts - human papillomavirus (HPV), genital herpes - herpes virus, hepatitis B and C - herpes viruses such as HBV, molluscum contagiosum - smallpox virus). Often the difficulty in the treatment of viral diseases lies in the fact that it is not always possible to completely eliminate the virus from the body. Therefore, symptomatic manifestations of the disease are treated until they are eliminated and the period of remission of the disease.

It is important to remember that the presence of viral venereal diseases and the lack of timely treatment can lead to pregnancy complications and pathologies in the child. Therefore, examinations for STDs during pregnancy are necessary, which are carried out at registration (hepatitis C), as well as at week 28 (HIV, syphilis).

  • Parasitic venereal diseases - skin diseases caused by parasites: scabies mites (scabies) or pubic lice (phthyriasis).

Characteristic features are itching, rash, scratching in the genital area, insects in the hairline of the groin, abdomen, armpits, traces of insect bites.

Infection with sexually transmitted diseases can occur not only through unprotected sexual contact. Some groups of diseases are transmitted through close household contact, as in the case of Trichomonas, or through household items (pubic lice). In addition, there is the concept of a vertical route of transmission of infection, that is, infection by parents (HIV, hepatitis).

STD symptoms

The reason for visiting a gynecologist, urologist or venereologist is characteristic symptoms:

  1. specific discharge from the genitals
  2. itching, burning in the genital area
  3. frequent and painful urination
  4. pain in the lower abdomen
  5. pain during intercourse
  6. presence of spots, ulcers, vesicles, warts on the skin in the genital area
  7. enlarged lymph nodes

Symptoms of STDs in men can also be:

  • pain in groin, testis, scrotum
  • blood in semen
  • violation of ejaculation

How long does it take for STDs to appear?

Symptoms of STDs in women and men appear after the incubation period. For different types of infections, this is a different period (1-7 days for genital herpes, 2-3 weeks after infection for syphilis). Signs may be subtle. However, if STD treatment is not started in the acute period, the disease will become chronic.

STD diagnostics

Nowadays, urology in St. Petersburg is at a high level. Therefore, to diagnose the disease, it may be sufficient to examine the doctor and describe the clinical manifestations (pain, discharge, skin changes). However, to accurately determine the disease, a number of studies are carried out:

  • blood test for HIV and syphilis
  • microscopic examination of a vaginal swab (or from the urethra in men)
  • bacteriological smear test
  • ELISA method - enzyme immunoassay for detection of antibodies to the pathogen
  • PCR method - detection of pathogen DNA

Treatment of STDs

Treatment for STDs is selected strictly on an individual basis during an STD consultation. Antibiotics, antiviral, antiparasitic drugs are used depending on the cause of the disease.

Prevention of STDs

Risk factors for contracting STDs include:

  1. promiscuity
  2. unprotected sex
  3. presence of inflammatory diseases of the reproductive system
  4. occupational potential risk (work related to blood - nurses, doctors)
  5. people who have received blood transfusions
  6. drug addiction (injecting drugs into a vein)

In case of frequent change of sexual partner, it is recommended to have an annual examination by a doctor with testing for STDs (in the Primorsky district), even if disturbing symptoms are not observed.

In our clinic, you can be examined by qualified doctors in various fields, carry out the necessary diagnostic tests and be tested for STDs.

Reception is conducted by doctors:

Choose the Dynasty branch on Novocherkassky avenue, Krasnogvardeisky district Dynasty on Lenina street, Petrogradsky district Dynasty on Repishcheva street, Primorsky district Dynasty in Vsevolozhsk Field service

Children’s specialists

Consults online

Alexander Buklov

Urologist, urologist-andrologist

Golik Alexander Alexandrovich

Urologist, urologist-andrologist

Smirnov Dmitry Sergeevich

Urologist, urologist-andrologist, candidate of medical sciences, highest category

STD treatment cost:

Service name Price in rubles
St. Petersburg Vsevolozhsk
Primary urologist appointment 1st stage 2100 1650
Repeated appointment with a urologist 1st stage 1900 1450
Primary appointment with a urologist Smirnov D.S. 3000 -
Repeated appointment with the urologist Smirnov D.S. 2700 -
Primary appointment with a urologist Smirnov D.S. + Ultrasound of the kidneys 4700 3900 -
Primary appointment with a urologist Smirnov D.S. + Bladder ultrasound 4950 3700 -
Primary appointment with a urologist Smirnov D.S. + Ultrasound of the prostate 4600 4300 -
Primary appointment with a urologist Smirnov D.S. + Ultrasound of the prostate gland, ultrasound of the kidneys 6300 5600 -
MANIPULATION
Blockade of the spermatic cord 700 700
Urethral bougienage under local anesthesia 5500 5500
Paraphimosis reduction 1500 1500
Removal of the glans penis with hygiene treatment 1000 1000
Penile hygiene treatment 1000 1000
Swab collection (urological) 400 400
Prostate juice collection 500 500
Epicystostomy Drain Replacement 1800 1800
Bladder instillation 2000 2000
Urethral instillation 1000 1000
Bladder catheterization (women) 1000 1000
Bladder catheterization (male) 1500 1500
Prostate massage 1000 1000
Urethral massage on bougie (1 session) 1100 1100
Frenuloplasty 14900 -
Dilution of synechia foreskin 2000 2000
Dilution of synechiae of labia minora 700 700
Suture removal 1000 1000
Removal of a foreign body from the urethra 4500 4500
Removal of papillomas and exophytic warts from the urethra 6000 6000
Removal of papillomas and exophytic warts of the penis (up to 3 units) 2000 2000
Removal of papillomas and exophytic warts of the penis (from 4 to 6 units) 3500 3500
Removal of papillomas and exophytic warts of the penis (more than 7 units) 5500 5500
Removal of synechia of the foreskin of the penis 3800 3800
Urofluometry 1500 -
Cystoscopy 5000 -

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STDs in men and women: explanation, symptoms, treatment, prevention, list of tests and making an appointment with a doctor

STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) are a category of diseases that are transmitted through sexual contact. As a result, not only the genitals are affected, but the entire body. Today, sexually transmitted diseases are quite common. This is due to the early onset of sexual relations among young people and the frequent change of partners. The spread of disease is also facilitated by the use of hormonal and other contraceptives, which are increasingly replacing condoms. Professional and comprehensive treatment of sexually transmitted diseases allows you to quickly return to your usual way of life and forget about the unpleasant experience.

STD classification

All sexually transmitted diseases are divided into several groups:

  • Fungal infections. The most popular is candidiasis. Infection is predominantly those people who often use antibiotics, suffer from reduced immunity and other concomitant pathologies
  • Viral infections. These include HIV, hepatitis B, genital herpes, molluscum contagiosum, etc.
  • Bacterial infections. These diseases are also very dangerous for human health and life. These include syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, ureaplasmosis, etc.
  • Parasitic lesions. The most common of these are pubic lice and scabies

Methods of transmission of STDs

Sexually transmitted diseases can be spread through vaginal, oral, or anal contact. Genital herpes, for example, can be contracted even by simple skin-to-skin contact (if there is even a small injury on it).

Signs of disease

The main symptoms of STDs in women and men include:

  • Itching, rash in the intimate area and redness
  • Enlarged lymph nodes
  • Painful urination
  • Discomfort and pain in the groin or lower abdomen
  • Change in the nature of discharge from the genitals
  • Discomfort during intimacy

Each of the pathologies has a number of signs that are characteristic of it.

If you notice any unpleasant symptoms, you should consult a doctor as soon as possible, undergo an examination and take tests.

Most common STDs

Common diseases include:

  • Chlamydia. The disease is transmitted only sexually. In the early stages of the pathological process, there are almost always no symptoms. As men develop, they suffer from cutting pain during the act of ejaculation and urination. Symptoms are provoked by inflammation of the epididymis and urethra. In women, the infection may not manifest itself at all, while it often becomes the cause of ectopic pregnancy and infertility
  • Hepatitis B. This infectious disease leads to the destruction of liver cells. Pathology is dangerous because it can be asymptomatic for a long time and, with development, become the cause of fibrosis and cirrhosis. Infection is possible not only through sexual contact, but also at home, during injections, etc.
  • Candidiasis ("thrush"). This disease is caused by yeast-like fungi, which can be actively multiplied by hypothermia, stress, hormonal changes (including during pregnancy) and other factors
  • Trichomoniasis. This disease also does not manifest itself in the early stages. With the development of pathology, men complain of burning in the urethra and discharge from the penis, and women suffer from both discharge with an unpleasant odor and cutting pain during sexual intercourse
  • Gonorrhea. This pathology occurs mainly in young people. In men, symptoms appear as early as 1-2 days after infection and manifest as painful and frequent urination, as well as profuse purulent discharge from the urethra. Women suffer from pain during intercourse and spotting. Patients also complain of a general deterioration in their condition
  • Genital herpes. Within 1-2 days after contact, small bubbles appear on the genitals, which cause itching. After a while, the bubbles turn into sores. Patients complain of fever and swollen lymph nodes
  • Syphilis. The first symptoms of this STD appear 8-12 days after infection. Rashes appear on the genitals. Also, a rash can form on the fingers and in the mouth. Often, patients note an increase in the cervical and inguinal (mainly) lymph nodes. Pathology is dangerous for a number of its complications, which include even meningitis
  • Ureaplasmosis. Symptoms of pathology appear 2-3 weeks after infection. Patients complain of burning sensation during urination and cloudy discharge from the genitals. The fair sex suffers from pain in the lower abdomen. In the absence of treatment for this STD, women experience complications such as cystitis, colpitis, endometritis, etc.
  • HPV (human papillomavirus). The disease can proceed without symptoms or provoke the formation of papillomas (both on the genitals and on other parts of the body)
  • HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). This disease is the most dangerous in this category. Its first signs appear after a long time (from 3 weeks to 3 months) and only at the stage of manifestation of the pathological process. Patients complain of headaches, loss of appetite, chronic weakness and inflammation of the lymph nodes. Infection can be suspected with angina that does not go away for a long time. In the absence of adequate treatment of this STD, a number of concomitant pathologies arise in men and women: candidiasis, herpes, tuberculosis, etc. AIDS gradually develops

Diagnostics

Testing for STDs includes:

  • Blood tests
  • Special tests
  • Swabs and cultures for microflora
  • DNA diagnostics

You should consult a doctor at the first sign of a sexually transmitted infection. Men should make an appointment with a urologist and women with a gynecologist. Dermatovenereologists also provide assistance to patients with STDs. The doctor will conduct an examination and determine the list of tests that will need to be passed.

Important! As a rule, the examination is complex. This is due to the fact that there is no single universal diagnostic method, and the symptoms of many diseases are similar. The most accurate method of research is PCR. This method allows you to identify even hidden diseases, which are characterized by a course without any symptoms.

Additionally, a consultation with other doctors is often prescribed: an immunologist, a dermatologist, a proctologist, an ophthalmologist, etc. This is due to the fact that STDs affect the joints, skin, circulatory system and organs of vision.

An accurate diagnosis can only be made by a doctor!

Therapy

Treatment of STDs in women and men always involves an individual approach.

The following types of therapy are used:

  • Immunostimulating
  • Antiviral
  • Antibacterial
  • Vitamin therapy
  • Physiotherapy

Patients are prescribed both drugs in the form of tablets and capsules, as well as suppositories, gels, creams and ointments. In some cases, a course of injections and droppers is recommended.

Effective treatment of STDs in men and women involves not only the elimination of symptoms and is aimed not only at the genitals, but also at correcting the general condition of the body as a whole.

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