More About STD's
CHLAMYDIA
Symptoms:
MEN-usually none. some experience discharge from penis and burning with urination WOMEN-usually none. some experience pain/and or vaginal discharge
Damage:
MEN-sterility
WOMEN-considered to be the most common cause of sterility. advanced stage may require removal of uterus, tubes and ovaries
Numbers:
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3 million new cases a year
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75% aren't aware they have it
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40% of those sexually active are suspected carriers
GONNORHEA
Symptoms:
Men-Pus from urethra. Burning upon urination
Women-Pelvic pain, Painful urination and pus like discharge
Damage:
Men-Sterility. Scarring of the urethra and urinary tract problems.
Women-Sterility. Surgery in severe cases
Numbers:
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650,000 new cases annually
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80% are not aware they are infected in the early stages
SYPHILIS
Symptoms:
Men-1st stage: swollen no painful ulcers on external genital 2nd stage: changes of skin, fever enlarged lymph nodes
Women-1st stage: often unnoticed 2nd stage: same as men
Damage:
Men-Brain disorders, heart disease, blindness, dementia and death
Women-Same as men, can cause birth defects or death in newborns if mother is infected
Numbers:
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70.000 cases annually
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50% aren't aware they have it
HIV/AIDS
Symptoms:
Men- fever, sore throat, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes
Women-same as men
Damage:
Men-Immune system breakdown and death
Women-same as men
Numbers:
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6th leading cause of death among persons 15-24 years
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20% infected during teens years
GENITAL HERPES
Symptoms:
Men-Lesions appear at the site of infections-periodic eruptions of painful blister and ulcers anywhere on the body
Women-Same as men
Damage:
Men- Continuous outbreaks. Eventually may lead to hospitalization. Lifetime medication required.
Women-same as men. Causes infant death
Numbers:
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45 million infected
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75% show no symptoms
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25% women have disease
HPV
Symptoms:
Men-Wart like genital growths
Women-often no visible symptoms Some experience vulvar burning, itching and pain, abnormal paps.
Damage:
Men-Cancer of the penis and anus
Women- Initially premalignant changes difficult to eradicate. Develops into cancer if not treated.
Numbers:
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20 million people are probable carriers
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100 different strains exist
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75% of reproductive population is infected with virus
HEPATITIS B
Symptoms:
Men-Often none. Some experience yellowing of the skin, tiredness, dark urine, and grey colored stool
Women-same as men
Damage:
Men-severe liver damage, can eventually lead to cancer of the liver and cirrhosis
Women-same as men
Numbers:
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120,000 new cases annually
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40-50% children born to infected mothers develop lover cancer
PID
Symptoms:
Men- This disease affects only women
Women-See Chlamydia & Gonorrhea. Symptoms are minor and mistaken for menstrual cramps
Damage:
Men-This disease affects only women
Women-Ectopic Pregnancy (fertilized egg implants in the fallopian tubes instead of uterus) can be life threatening. Sterility & cancer common
Numbers:
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261,000 new cases annually, most 15-19 year age group.
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100,000 women become infertile as a result of PID each year
Danger...
Beware...Your partner may not know he/she has an STD...80% infected don't know their condition
Beware...Your partner may not tell you the truth if he/she has been sexually active in the past
Beware...STD's are not prevented with condom use 1)some STD's transmit skin to skin 2) condoms have a 17% failure rate that's 1in6
Beware...You can have an STD and have no symptoms for weeks, months, possibly years. STD's are contagious even though no symptoms exist
Beware...Teens are much more susceptible to STD damage because they have a lower level of antibodies than adults
Beware...It is extremely important to see a doctor for a check up if you or your partner have had a sexual experience outside of marriage, even though no symptoms exist.
Avoid the risks...Save sex for marriage!