{"id":7296,"date":"2022-06-12T21:14:11","date_gmt":"2022-06-12T17:14:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/genomics.makotest.site\/%e1%83%9b%e1%83%94%e1%83%9d%e1%83%a0%e1%83%94-%e1%83%a1%e1%83%90%e1%83%a2%e1%83%94%e1%83%a1%e1%83%a2%e1%83%9d\/"},"modified":"2022-11-21T15:11:36","modified_gmt":"2022-11-21T11:11:36","slug":"why-should-you-be-tested-for-sti","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/genomics.ge\/en\/why-should-you-be-tested-for-sti\/","title":{"rendered":"Why should you be tested for STI?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b><img loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-7404 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/genomics.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Genomics_SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED-INFECTIONS-640x360.jpg\" alt=\"STI\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" srcset=\"https:\/\/genomics.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Genomics_SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED-INFECTIONS-640x360.jpg 640w, https:\/\/genomics.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Genomics_SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED-INFECTIONS-1280x720.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/genomics.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Genomics_SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED-INFECTIONS-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/genomics.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Genomics_SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED-INFECTIONS-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/genomics.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Genomics_SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED-INFECTIONS-2048x1152.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/genomics.ge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/Genomics_SEXUALLY-TRANSMITTED-INFECTIONS-320x180.jpg 320w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/>What are sexually transmitted infections?<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sexually transmitted infection (disease) is transmitted from one person to another mainly through unprotected sexual contact. Sexual contact can be vaginal, anal or oral. However, the transmission of these infections is not always related to sexual contact. For example, some are transmitted through physical contact with intimate areas, from mother to fetus during pregnancy and childbirth, through shared needles (used by other people), the use of personal items, and blood transfusions. Sexually transmitted diseases are: AIDS, chlamydia, genital herpes, genital warts, gonorrhea, syphilis, some forms of hepatitis, etc. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are widespread. They are caused by more than 30 different bacteria, viruses and parasites.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>STI symptoms and complications<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most sexually transmitted diseases are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms. For example, 70% of women with gonococcal or chlamydial infections have no symptoms. However, some symptoms indicate a possible STI.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>STI symptoms in women:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Itching or burning in the vaginal area;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ulcers, blisters, and other rashes around the vagina, in the perineum, or on other parts of the body;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain during intercourse or urination;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lower abdominal pain;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usual vaginal discharge or unpleasant odor;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fever, etc<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>STI symptoms in men:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain or burning when urinating;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White or yellowish discharge from the penis;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ulcers, blisters, other rashes or other skin changes on the penis, perineum, or other parts of the body;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testicular pain;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain during intercourse or urination<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>STIs, including asymptomatic ones, cause a number of additional complications:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The likelihood of contracting the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) increases threefold or more;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Untreated infections, such as Chlamydia and Neisseria gonorrhoeae, can cause infertility;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Infections can be transmitted from mother to child and cause serious complications later.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The main goals of STI prevention and treatment are to reduce their prevalence, reduce the duration of infection, and prevent further complications.<\/p>\n<p><b>STI prevention<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most sexually transmitted infections are asymptomatic or have mild symptoms. Therefore, individuals with a regular sexual life should be tested for STIs at least once a year. However, If a person has multiple sexual partners, uses intravenous drugs, or has unprotected (without a condom) sexual intercourse, screening is recommended once every 3-6 months. The best way to prevent STIs is to have safe sex.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Timely detection of STIs and proper treatment reduce the risk of infection and complications.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are sexually transmitted infections? A sexually transmitted infection (disease) is transmitted from one person to another mainly through unprotected sexual contact. Sexual contact can be vaginal, anal or oral. However, the transmission of these infections is not always related to sexual contact. 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