Sex can be fun and pleasurable both but how much are it really worth if you end up acquiring a terribly irritating and chronic sexually transmitted disease. How many of them are treatable and how many of them actually show symptoms before they have done the actual damage, is the real question today. Sex is something that cannot be removed from our lives and so are few STDs that come uninvited, without a red flag and does damage that cannot be corrected. Here is a list of STDs that cannot be cured and how to avoid contracting them:
HIV:
HIV is one disease that has the scientists on toes for decades. With lot of money thrown on its research, HIV is another incurable sexually transmitted disease. The direct attack is on the immune system which is the backbone of any healthy living body. It ruptures it and stresses the body with outside infections also known as opportunistic infections. But with regular antiviral medication regimens, medications and clinical tests, any one with the disease can live an appreciable amount of years.
HIV Cure:
None so far. People with active sexual life can adopt a sporadic checkup with the doctors, as if HIV is detected early then it can be suppressed. Use condoms and contraceptives while having sex with a new sexual partner.
Herpes:
Yeah, the cult of Herpes. For starters we can say that Herpes is an untreatable but still a manageable skin condition, but it will show its harsh effects with time. Coming to classification, Herpes is of two types: HSV-1 and HSV-2. The HSV-1 is usually confined in the mouth region in the form of mouth sores, while the other HSV-2 houses around the genital area. Nearly 20-30 percent of people are unaware of the fact that they are living with the virus. Symptoms include fluid-filled blisters which when bursts out leave an ulcer (takes around 3-4 weeks to heal).
Herpes Cure
Use suppressive antiviral medication along which can reduce outbreaks, burning, itching, tingling and pain. Living with Herpes is easy if doctor prescribed medication is followed and regular checkups are pursued.
Human Papillomavirus (HPV):
Also known as Genital Warts, HPV is known for its cancer causing capabilities. Although the percentage of people getting warts is less but still it is one of the most deadliest STDs. Good news is that there is a vaccination available for suppressing HPV which your parents might be aware of.
HPV Cure:
The only cure as yet of HPV is freezing off the warts, whole change of diet and herbs. The average life cycle of the HPV virus is around 4-20 months. The virus gives rise to cancer only when strain is there in the body for a very long time as this then leads to infected cells to act abnormally. The only cure for HPV is to avoid having random and unprotected sex. Use condoms and contraceptives before getting sexually involved with a news sexual partner.
Gonorrhea:
Gonorrhea was earlier treatable but in recent times, the virus is growing resistant to medical treatment assigned to treat it. So let’s say in case you are diagnosed with Gonorrhea then luck might be in your favour or not as the treatment might depend upon your Gonorrhea type. Symptoms of Gonorrhea includes yellow vaginal discharge, burning, itching and vaginal itching as well. Pain during sex and while urinating as well can be one of the symptoms. Antibiotics can treat your symptoms for a while, but then it also depends upon the progression of the disease. Safe sex with new sexual partner is the only precaution for Gonorrhea.
In case you have an active sexual life then you should have regular checkups with your doctors.
Hepatitis A & B:
The cruel one, Hepatitis messes up with your liver. Being of three types, A, B, and C, Hepatitis can completely strangle your liver to death which can also lead to serious complications as well. The chronic Hepatitis B can lead to death which also means that it stayed in your system for 6 months undetected. Though it cannot be cured but the medication used for the virus can slow down the damage done to your precious liver.
Hepatitis A & B Cure
Good news is Hepatitis C can now be cured but A and B still remains a question mark. The only precaution you can take is to use condoms and contraceptives for safe sex while with a new partner.
More tips to prevent STDs:
- Consider abstinence or avoid having erotic sexual behaviors.
- Believe in Monogamy: Although it is perception based but anything that saves you from a lifetime of physical stress is worth considering.
- Have sex with only trusted partners.
- Talk to your partners about their sexual health: Prevention is better than cure.
- Avoid making bad decisions: Random sex can lead you to have a STD breakout. Use condoms and contraceptives.
- Avoid using drugs: One of the biggest reasons of acquiring an STD is excessive usage of drugs. Avoid combining drugs with alcohol and indulging in spontaneous sex.
- Establish safe sex rules with your partner.
- Know that all forms of STDs are almost incurable and would deny to leave your body soon.
- Birth control and STD prevention are two different things, know this.
- Buy only latex condoms.
Conclusion:
Sexually transmitted diseases might not have a cure at present but the good news is that they are manageable and can be treated to suppress the symptoms. No one likes to live with a Sexually transmitted disease but with sporadic treatments, continuous medications and lot of changes in lifestyle can help you live with them will less and moderate harm done to your body.
Plenty of money is thrown in the research of such diseases like HIV and HPV. Scientists are still struggling to come up with a cure that can eradicate the disease completely from the body. A cure might be a day late of years late, who knows, all we can do is take precautions and have safe sex with new sexual partners in our life. Stay informed and stay healthy!!