Illnesses and diseases do not always make their presence known immediately. Most of the developed world has woken up to the significance of getting tests done as soon as they believe something is amiss rather than waiting for one's health to seriously deteriorate. STDs or Sexually transmitted diseases, are one such kind whose presence often goes undetected. It often comes to light only when the symptoms, which can seem harmless at first, tend to become more noticeable and painful . Hence, STD testing for anyone who is sexually active is imperative and even those who have limited sexual conduct should check themselves regularly.
Here is a list of some of the most common sexually transmitted diseases:
Here are a few diseases regularly checked for using STD testing; These diseases are very common and their remedial medicines and diagnostic tests are available everywhere.
1. Chlamydia
2. Gonorrhea
3. Syphilis
4. Herpes I&II
5. HIV/AIDS
6. Hepatitis B and C
If you lead an active sexual lifestyle there is vitually no way to avoid some risks associated with STDs. The best and the most effective course of action would be to take the necessary precautions and commit to doing STD testing as often as possible. These actions are imperative to your own health as well as the health of those you are intimate with. Especially throughout the stages of pregnancy, often gynecologists cannot treat you for sexually transmitted diseases and if left untreated, these diseases can pose severe risks to both the Mother and to the life of the unborn child. It goes back to the old adage, "Better safe than sorry". In such a scenario, if you were to desire to get pregnant with a child, it is always advisable to get STD testing done prior to conception. This will reduce the likelihood of complications that could arise during the course of the pregnancy.
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