SEX is pleasurable, satisfying, and good but the after effects can be complicated and uninvited, especially for women. Random sex is not a subject of judgment anymore which means that the gossip days are gone by but healthy days still need to be kept in check.
Sexually transmitted diseases have risen since past 5 years further becoming a cause of concern for everyone. But what needs to be done is observation, i.e. analyzing few changes in your body which might not look like symptoms of anything but can be a red alert. How to know these random and significant changes signifying which type of STD after that happening night, here’s a checklist:
Human Papilloma Virus (HPV):
Know Thy Self! This should be the motto for everyone, and after that cocktail and neon night, this should be the morning coffee ritual. Known as one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases occurring in women, HPV has a greater chance of entering your life after that random and unapologetic night. This means that without having knowledge of it, you might be carrying it or passing it to the others.
Before you turn 30, HPV might not pay you a visit, but after this controversial age, HPV can be a common visitor if you are sexually active. Genital Warts don’t occur in this case, but other physical changes and symptoms like abnormal pap smear can indicate HPV. In most of the cases, HPV comes and goes but in case it doesn’t then it can cause Cervical cancer at the later stage. Since there is no treatment for it, it is advised to go for a regular STD checkup irrespective of age compulsion.
Gonorrhea:
We can say that some diseases are age-dependent. Gonorrhea is most likely to occur in women who are less than 25 years old. The good part is this, that the chances of Gonorrhea happening to women of any age is less than the other diseases, as some might not even experience it any stage. But still, its symptoms need to keep in consideration or knowledge as an unattended Gonorrhea can turn into cancer.
Mild symptoms of Gonorrhea are: Vaginal discharge, bleeding, bladder pain and burning sensation which can at times be mistaken with UTI. These symptoms can remind you of bacterial infection but if not treated on time then the situation can be worsened.
For example, an untreated Gonorrhea can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease, irreplaceable damage to the reproductive organs and scarring as well. In extreme cases, Gonorrhea can create a life-threatening situation. More, if Gonorrhea occurs during pregnancy then it can cause blood infection and blindness, miscarriage and even other serious health complications for the newborn. Good thing is that Gonorrhea is treatable and is curable with antibiotics.
Herpes:
Herpes is common in among people aged 14-49 years old according to HIVRNATest.Com (An STD Testing Website).
It is also known as Genital Herpes, a term commonly used by people in America. Since it is yet another disease that goes unrecognized and untreated, Herpes most of the times, doesn’t cause too much of damage if the immunity is strong, and in case of continuous unprotected sex, it can cause severe damage in a woman’s body.
Most of the time, Herpes is caused by oral sex as it spreads from mouth to the genitals during the sexual activity. Herpes is also most infectious during an active breakout of a rough sexual activity. Mouth sores are one of the most common symptoms of Herpes and if left untreated or ignored, it can turn into ulcers which is obviously treatable, but why invite the risk involved.
Protected sex cannot stop Herpes to occur as in case of breakout on the skin, the infection can spread and do its job. A figure of surprise, 90% of people with Herpes go untreated but shouldn’t be ignored in case it occurs regularly.
Chlamydia:
Also known as a “silent infection”, Chlamydia is most likely to occur in women who are under the age of 25. Symptoms like vaginal discharge, burning sensation during urination, or UTI are most likely to occur in women and might last until several weeks if sex happens with the same partner.
At the beginning Chlamydia can be mistaken for a Yeast infection or bacterial infection but is the symptoms continue to stay for weeks then they can cause more severe damage. It is advised to undergo a clinical test if you are sexually active, to avoid complications at a later stage. How to recognize Chlamydia is easy as symptoms like vaginal discharge, continuous burning and pain will occur sporadically. Pain in the abdomen, bleeding during the periods and lower back pain are other symptoms that can signify Chlamydia active in your body and doing its job of continuous damage.
Conclusion
These diseases are silent in their nature and can be mistaken with less serious vaginal infections but if they continue to occur repeatedly or sporadically then they must be treated with a valid prescription from a doctor. You are a woman and your vaginal health is attached to your mental health, take care of yourself and stay informed.