Sex and medicine
Date: 2024-06-05 Author: Karina Ziganova Categories: BLOG 18+
Sexual contacts can become a source of transmitting various infections and diseases. Some of them can be transmitted through the mucous membranes or blood, and can cause serious complications if you do not pay attention to them.
One of the most common sexually transmitted diseases is HIV. HIV infection is a chronic state that leads to the destruction of the immune system, and if you do not process, it goes into the world -famous AIDS state.
Other common diseases transmitted through sexual intercourse include chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, viral hepatitis B and C, genital herpes, genital warts (caused by human papillomans) and trichomoniasis.
Candida is a fungal infection, which can also be interpreted sexually. This disease is caused by a Candida albicans fungus and can affect the genitals in both women and men.
Safe sex and the use of condoms are the best way to protect against sexually transmitted infections. Remember that some infections can be asymptomatic, so regular checks and tests for infections are an important part of the prevention.
If you have symptoms associated with sexual intercourse, do not postpone a doctor’s contact. Fast diagnostics and treatment will help to avoid serious complications and protect you and your partners from the further spread of infection.
