10 things you should know about STIs

10 things you should know about STIs. The World Health Organisation estimates that more than 1 million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are contracted daily. However, having an STD or STI (sexually transmitted infection) should not be the end of your life.
The following list of ten sexually transmitted illnesses and STDs should familiarize you.

Note: For many years, the terms STI and STD (sexually transmitted illness) have been used synonymously. Since STI is a more inclusive and comprehensive word that is also technically valid given that not all infections progress into illnesses, the medical community now uses it more frequently.

1. Anyone can get STIs

STIs can infect people from all walks of life, regardless of their gender, age, sexual orientation, colour, economic level, religion, or marital status. According to the American Sexual Health Association, by the time they are 25 years old, half of all sexually active persons will have gotten a STI.

2. Any form of intercourse can result in a STI.

An STI can be acquired outside of vaginal intercourse as well. Oral and anal intercourse, along with other forms of intimate sexual contact, including skin-to-skin contact with an infected region, are additional ways to get a STI.
Another way to contract a STI is. Direct blood-to-blood contact can also spread certain STIs, such as hepatitis B. The common legend that you may get a STI via a toilet seat, however, is untrue, according to medical experts.

3. Not all STIs can be prevented by using condoms.

Avoiding sex is the only surefire approach to safeguard yourself against STIs. If you do engage in sexual activity, condoms are an effective way to prevent STIs and unintended pregnancy. But condoms are not always effective against STIs since some can transmit through skin-to-skin contact.

4. There may be no symptoms of your STI.

Many persons with STIs don’t exhibit any symptoms at all. The absence of any symptoms at all is the most typical STI sign. Additionally, certain symptoms may not develop for days or months, while others may go away before returning. Bumps, blisters, or warts; intense itching, swelling, or redness around the genitalia are some potential signs of STIs; however, precise symptoms vary depending on the kind of STI.

5. STIs can be contracted or passed on despite no symptoms.

Even if you are not experiencing any symptoms, you still risk passing a STI to a sexual partner (and vice versa!). You and your partner(s) must undergo routine testing. Most ACA health insurance plans provide STI testing and counseling as preventative care. Still, you may also use the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to locate a testing facility close to you.

6. Getting tested is the only surefire method to determine whether you have a STI.

Since many people with STIs don’t exhibit any symptoms, being tested is the only way to know whether you are infected. All STIs may be tested for, with the exception of men’s HPV.

7. STIs can be treated

While some STIs are treatable, many are curable. Gonorrhoea, syphilis, and chlamydia are treatable STIs. Some conditions, including HIV/AIDS and genital herpes, can be treated and managed but not cured.

8. But if left untreated, STIs can result in catastrophic medical issues.

STIs are not only annoying. Without the right medical care, they can cause major health problems like cancer, infertility, and even death.
Some STIs can be passed on to a baby during pregnancy or childbirth, and women who are pregnant or attempting to get pregnant should be aware of this.

9. Some STIs can be prevented with vaccinations

Hepatitis B and HPV (human papillomavirus) vaccinations are now safe and very effective, whereas vaccines for other diseases are in various phases of research. By becoming immunized, you can reduce your risk of contracting hepatitis B and HPV.

10. An STI can occur more than once.

Even if you have successfully treated STIs like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in the past, you might get them again. HIV infection risk is also increased by having a STI.

STIs are treatable, detectable, and preventable. Find out more about the preventative services of all health insurance plans under the Affordable Care Act. Additionally, Call Angels of Medical Care to learn more about STIs and to be tested.