How to treat sti?

If you’re reading this article, chances are that you or someone you know has contracted an STI. Fear not! You’ve come to the right place – this article will provide a comprehensive guide on how to treat and manage most common STIs.

What are STIs?

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are diseases caused by bacteria, parasites or viruses that can be spread through sexual activity. These include:

• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhea
• Syphilis
• Herpes
• Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
• HIV / AIDS

Fun Fact: Did you know that in the 15th century, condoms were made from animal intestines? Talk about taking ‘protection’ too far!

Symptoms of STIs

Symptoms of STIs could vary from no symptoms at all to feverish chills and everything in between. Here’s what to look out for:

Discharge

Discharge is one of those “you’ll know when it happens” kind of feeling. However, different infections require different types of discharge.
Some identifiers include:

- Itchy around genitalia
- Thick or lumpy discharge
- Green, yellow or bloody discharge

If left untreated these secretions might result in uncomfortable odors emanating from your lower quarters

#### Painful urination

It’d be hard not to notice pain during urinating; regardless some additional signs may accompany inflamed urethras like :

• Urinary tract infection

• Hematuria – blood-in-the urine

• Burning micturition

Lumps/Blisters/Rashes

These surface irregularities often radiate throughout the nether regions with tendserness

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It causes a noticeable redness that spreads beyond IT’S immediate parameter, or they spread into clusters. Especially in a region where isolation and quarantine is more necessary than ever before!

Treatment Options

Different STIs require different treatments, here are some overarching courses of action

## Antibiotics

  - Chlamydia 
  - Gonorrhoea
  - Syphilis


Fun Fact: Remember that episode of FRIENDS where Ross gets stuck in leather after getting tanning spray? Well, one cure to syphilis used to be mercury-based ointments rubbed onto the affected areas until the skin turned yellow. Yikes!

Antivirals

These most important type for managing viral infections:

    - Herpes

   Pro-tip If you're planning on sharing same bed with that special someone tonight, consider picking up specialized protection


                                 

            HPV           HIV/AIDS

Good Habits Can Ward off Infections

Here are some tips to help prevent catching an STI:

• Practice safe sex ( always use condoms! )
• Get regular medical check-ups and testing if sexually active
• Avoid having too many sexual partners

Following these pointers should reduce your chances of contacting any Stds but importantly improve general health.

Experimenting safely

Let’s face it we’re human beings constantly changing exploring life through person exploration; It’s only natural to want spice things up from time-to-time. Just keep this pointers at heart :

          •Communicate and get tested together

         •Set standard such as staying loyal throughout experimentation also using extra barrier protection during activity

       •Don’t make it a secret finding someone trustworthy isn’t guesswork.

       Did You Know ?

       The World Health Organisation (WHO) organization refers cites ‘unfortunate reality’ widespread symptoms misdiagnosis caused by risk understatement ; therefore dont take yourself outside knowing what possible steps can be taken to protect yourself

Final Thoughts

STIs can seem daunting, but early detection and treatment are key. Remember to practice safe sex, get tested regularly, communicate with your sexual partners and always consult a medical professional if you experience any symptoms or have questions.

Stay Safe Folks!