Ah, sexually transmitted diseases! Most commonly known as STD’s – this is just a cool abbreviation of the worrying phenomenon. These diseases may come to you every time you come (inside someone), or someone you rode last night (females being the riders). They can even come to you from a make out session, or oral sex, or coitus with an infected person. These malignant bacteria travel from one carrier (human) to another, and cause similar symptoms in the new carrier as well.
Some sexually transmitted diseases can be treated, whereas the symptoms of certain STDs are irreversible. Most of the STDs can be eliminated with the use of certain medications, where as some bacteria refuse to leave the carrier’s body, in a situation like this, the least that person can do is to try to control the symptoms of the STD by treating it with care. Sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and herpes amongst others—are basically the more severe STDs about which many already know. But there are tons of other lesser known STDs that are equally harmful. They slip in to your system in the shadow of sexual bliss, and inhibit the function of your body. These bacterium cause severe symptoms, and constantly evolve, and continue to get severe if they go untreated. Adjust your reading glasses, as women’s health specialist Jennifer Wider, M.D. explains the four dangerous STDs you should definitely know about. The article will also guide you on the method of treating STDs, if you think you have one of these.
Among the 4 Terrifying STDs you probably never knew of, on number one we have
Molluscum Contagiosum
What is Molluscum Contagiosum?
This is a form of viral STD that is spread by skin-to-skin contact with an infected person. The STD may not necessarily come from sexual intercourse, but close physical contact with a person can bring the bacterium in. “And actually, it’s a common skin infection—children can get it—but when it’s seen on your genitals, it’s considered an STD.”
What Are The Symptoms of Molluscum Contagiosum?
Molluscum Contagiosum is an STD that is characterized by the occurrence of raised bumps; these bumps are filled with fluids and appear on your genitals. “They can be as small as a pinhead or large as a pencil eraser,” says Wider. The bumps don’t usually hurt, but they tend to become itchy.
How to Treat Molluscum Contagiosum?
This STD can be diagnosed by doctors by looking at your rash. Some doctors may simply freeze it off; there are also prescription creams that are available for the treatment of Molluscum Contagiosum.
Chancroid
What is Chancroid?
“Essentially, this STD is when you have sores or ulcers on your genitals,” says wider. The STD causes sores that start as small bumps, and can evolve further to grow into ulcers that can be about two inches wide, within a time frame of just two days.
What Are The Symptoms Chancroid?
“Painful sex or bleeding during intercourse are the two main symptoms of chancroid,” says Wider, “and it also sometimes hurts to urinate.” There are more symptoms that this STD brings with it; chancroid may cause you to get swollen lymph nodes in your groin area, and also below your belly button. To be able to diagnose chancroid , the sores can be seen, but diagnosing, and determining them requires some testing in certain cases.
How to Treat Chancroid?
The treatment of chancroid is simple. You can treat chancroid with a week of administering antibiotics. “The important thing is that if you’re sexually active, you need to make a habit of examining your own genitals in the first place, so you’ll notice if something is out of the ordinary,” says Wider.
Lymphogranuloma Venereum
What Is Lymphogranuloma Venereum?
It’s a chronic infection of your entire lymphatic system. It’s caused by three strains of bacteria, one of which is the strain that causes genital chlamydia.
What Are The Symptoms of Lymphogranuloma Venereum?
“Having this STD can cause lower abdominal pain, diarrhea, swollen lymph nodes, and painful bowel movement,” says Wider. “These are symptoms you wouldn’t attribute to an STD, so if you have them, it’s important to consider this a possible cause and see your doctor immediately.”
How to Treat Lymphogranuloma Venereum?
Usually, a doctor will take a biopsy of your lymph node first. Then, you'll have to take antibiotics for about a week, and after that, you should be fine, says Wider.
Cytomegalovirus (CMV)
What Is Cytomegalovirus (CMV)?
Cytomegalovirus or CMV is a virus that is related to the virus that is responsible for the cause of conditions like chickenpox, mononucleosis, and herpes simplex. “It spreads from person to person through body fluids, such as blood, saliva, urine, semen, and breast milk," says Wider. "It also spreads through sexual contact, breastfeeding, organ transplantation, and through the placenta."
What Are The Symptoms of Cytomegalovirus (CMV)?
Most people infected with Cytomegalovirus don not show any symptoms. But in certain acute cases, CMV tends to cause mono-type symptoms like fever, sore throat, loss of appetite, fatigue, and can also cause enlargement of the lymph nodes.
How To Treat Cytomegalovirus (CMV)?
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) cannot be treated by the use of antibiotics, as it is a virus. “The virus is usually self-limited," says Wider, which means it works its way through your system on its own. "But in severe cases, antiviral drugs have been known to be effective,” she says. It is also essential to know that once you are infected with CMV, the virus is retained with you for life (similar to herpes). Having mentioned that, the virus remains dormant if you are healthy, and follow a healthy lifestyle.
The above mentioned STDs are few of the diseases that are unknown to most people. They can simply slip into your system and cause various problems in your life. The only way to stay away from stds is to stick to one uninfected partner, be loyal to your partner, and using a condom.
Because, A condom is your only best chance to avoid STDs and unwanted pregnancy as well.