Common STD Symptom you should Never Ignore

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Common STD Symptom

After a certain age, it is quite easy to forget STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) as a thing you don’t have to think about. However, experts revealed that any person of any age could be infected with these deadly infections, STDs.

According to the Centers for Diseases Control and Prevention, Sexually transmitted infections among the elderly of age 65 and above have doubled more in the past decade. It’s partly because the elderly adults live longer with their sexual hormones highly active to drive them to the sexual act, thanks to some medications for vaginal dryness and erectile dysfunction.

It’s less likely than other age groups use condoms while engaging in a sexual act, leading to the construction of sexually transmitted diseases. This article will discuss some of the common signs and symptoms of STD that every person at any age should not ignore. Read more

What Signs and Symptoms Should I be aware of?

Many sexually transmitted infections might not cause symptoms so you’d op get tested if you have any of the following events.

Burning Urination

Stinging or a burning sensation when one is peeing is sometimes assumed to be a common urinary infection though it is a symptom of Common STDs too. Chlamydia and gonorrhea are the most likely criminals, says one of the clinical officers of the CDC. Herpes and trichomoniasis also cause painful urination.

Persistent Sore Throat

When engaging in oral sex such as fellatio, cunnilingus, or even analingus, you might be subjected to STI infections of the throat. A continuous sore throat infection could be an early sign that you’ve contracted gonorrhea infection.

If you recently engaged in oral sex and had your STD test results come negative for the throat infections like Strep, you should consider testing for STI infections.

Bumps or Sores

It causes concern when you notice a wart, blister, bump, or sore near or on your genital parts, even if it passes from sight without treatment. Syphilis may result in a firm-painless sore or several sores on the entry point of the disease to your body, and herpes put together a very painful bubble-like blister.

Human Papillomavirus (HPV) and Chancroids can initiate bumps in the genital area. If you engage in anal or oral sex, sexually transmitted diseases may cause blisters and bumps inside your mouth, on your anus, or on your lips.

Syphilis and herpes are common STI infection that causes bumps that warrant testing.

Lower abdominal or pelvic pain or irritation

Lower abdominal pain, especially in the pelvic region, might be a sign of sexually transmitted infections and warrants testing for a vaginal/ cervical swab, rectal swab, and urine test.

Painful defecation

In a scenario when you engage in anal sex, it’s easy to get an STI like gonorrhea and chlamydia, which causes pain with defecation.

How Can I Protect Myself from STIs?

There are several measures one can take to reduce the risk of contracting STIs;

·         Get Vaccinated. There are vaccines available for protecting yourself against Hepatitis B and HPV (Human Papillomavirus)

·         Practice safe sex to reduce the risk.

·         Use polyurethane or a latex condom every time you engage in an intimate act to reduce the risk of infection.

·         Know your sexual partners and many others.

Conclusions

Since most sexually transmitted infections are asymptomatic, taking control of your sexual life is important by conducting routine STD tests in the comfort of your home in private.

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