STI means ‘sexually transmitted infection’ while ‘STD’ means ‘sexually transmitted disease’. STI is the initial symptoms of the disease while sexually transmitted disease is its advanced form. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs). They spread mainly through sexual contact.
STI Infection
STIs are caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Sexually transmitted infections can spread from one person to another through blood, semen, or vaginal and other bodily fluids. Nearly every sexually active person will have HPV at some point.
It is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the US. More than 40 types of HPV can be spread sexually. You can get them through vaginal, anal, or oral sex. You can also get them through skin-to-skin contact.
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Women are more prone to sexual STDs than men. There can be many reasons behind this. One of the biggest reasons is that women are much more sensitive to this disease. The different structure of sexual organs can increase the risk of many STDs. This can be a disease related to the vagina. Which only happens to women. Men do not have it. According to doctors, the layer of the vagina is thin. Due to this, bacteria and viruses grow more.
Symptoms of STIs and STDs in Women
1. Be alert if there is excessive discharge
STDs often occur in sexually active people. If there is a foul smell and abnormal coloured discharge from the vagina due to STDs, then there is a need to be alert. Green coloured discharge may be due to gonorrhea or chlamydia.
2. If you have itching, consult a doctor
Sometimes itching in the vagina occurs due to STD. Sometimes it can be internal. This can also cause infection in the uterus. If the infection is not reducing on its own, do not ignore it. Consult a doctor immediately.
3. If you have pain while being intimate, consult a doctor
Vaginal infection increases due to STD. This sometimes causes severe pain during intimacy. In such a situation, one should consult a doctor.
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4. If there is excessive bleeding during periods, get treatment
Be it young girls or women, everyone menstruates. This is a natural process. Bleeding for a few days during this period is also normal, but if bleeding is happening other than these days, then there is a need to worry. You should consult a doctor.
5. Get treatment even if you have wounds
Sometimes wounds occur due to infection caused by STD. Sometimes the wounds are of serious nature. In such a situation, treatment should be started. It can be an attack of virus or bacteria.
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