Sexually transmitted diseases or STD's are infectious diseases that can be
Spread by sexual contact. Some can also be transmitted by nonsexual means,
But these make up a majority of the total number of cases. An estimated 10 to
12 million Americans have sexually transmitted diseases, several kinds of
Which are epidemic, including gonorrhea, infections of the urethra not caused
By gonorrhea genital herpes virus genital warts, scabs and urethral and vaginal
Infections caused by the bacterium Chlamydia trachomatis the protozoan
Trichonomas and the yeast monilia. A number of surveys have shown that
Sexually transmitted diseases in the United States affect people of both sexes,
Of all races, and of every economic status.
The symptoms of herpes vary depending upon the sex that you are. Mostly in
Women the initial infection occurs about three weeks after the sexual contact with
The contagious person. During this first stage, the infected area becomes
Extremely painful and swollen. An itchy sensation occurs in the vulva or vagina
And is followed by fevers, headaches, or flu like symptoms. After that blisters
Begin to form, these blisters or sores that have formed can last up to one week or
10 days. After they rupture and new skin is formed the immune system makes a
Defense on this disease. In male’s pain, tenderness, or itching sensations occur
Before the blisters that are located around the penis.
The danger of herpes is the same for sexes; men and women. Herpes is a
Inconvenient and uncomfortable disease that fortunately cause few medical
Complications. Most of the real damage that happens to a woman is the
Unwanted social stigma. Herpes attacks a woman's control of her own body.
Studies have shown a slight increase of developing cervical cancer due to the