STD

 SYMPTOMS DAMAGE NUMBERS
CHLAMYDIA Men-usually none. some experience discharge from penis and burning with urination

Women-usually none. some experience pain/and or vaginal discharge

 Men-sterility

Women-considered to be the most common cause of sterility.  advanced stage may require removal of uterus, tubes and ovaries.

 

 3 million new cases a year

75% aren't aware they have it

40% of those sexually active are suspected carriers

 
gonorrhea

 

 Men-Pus from urethra. Burning upon urination

Women-Pelvic pain, Painful urination and pus like discharge

 Men-Sterility. Scarring of the urethra and urinary tract problems.

Women-Sterility. Surgery in severe cases

 650,000 new cases annually. 80% are not aware they are infected in the early stages.
syphilis 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

 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

 70.000 cases annually

50% aren't aware they have it
HIV/aids Men- fever, sore throat, fatigue, swollen lymph nodes

Women-same as men

 Men-Immune system breakdown and death

Women-same as men

 6th ;leading cause of death among persons 15-24 years

20% infected during teens years
genital herpes Men-Lesions appear at the site of infections-periodic eruptions of painful blister and ulcers anywhere on the body

Women-Same as men

 Continuous outbreaks. Eventually may lead to hospitalization. Lifetime medication required.

Women-same as men. Causes infant death

 45 million infected

75% show no symptoms

25% women have disease
hpv Men-Wart like genital growths

Women-often no visible symptoms Some experience vulvar burning, itching and pain, abnormal paps.

 Men-Cancer of the penis and anus

Women- Initially premalignant changes difficult to eradicate. Develops into cancer if not treated.

 20 million people are probable carriers

100 different strains exist

75% of reproductive population is infected with virus
Hepatitis B Men-Often none. Some experience yellowing of the skin, tiredness, dark urine, and grey colored stool

Women-same as men

 Men-severe liver damage, can eventually lead to cancer of the liver and cirrhosis

Women-same as men

 120,000 new cases annually

40-50% children born to infected mothers develop lover cancer
PID Men- This disease affects only women

Women-See Chlamydia & Gonorrhea. Symptoms are minor and mistaken for menstrual cramps

 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

 261,000 new cases annually, most 15-19 year age group. 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

 

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