Unsafe sex: Some irreversible health diseases that STIs can give you

Unsafe sex: STIs can lead to these 5 irreversible health conditions

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) may result from having unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex with an infected person. If not treated on time, STIs can cause irreversible health conditions

By Editorial Team Published on: March 2, 2020 7:46 pm

Tags: Sexually Transmitted Infection in women Unsafe sex

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Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or venereal diseases (VD) are usually the result of unsafe sex. Having unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex with an infected person may give you these infections. These infections are also transmitted through shared needles and via breastfeeding. This means a newborn may get these diseases from an infected mother. What makes diseases more complex and difficult to treat is that a person suffering from some of these diseases may exhibit no symptoms. Some STIs can be cured and some STIs not. Often women have more serious health problems from STIs than men. Certain types of untreated STIs can lead to problems getting pregnant or permanent infertility. If not treated on time, STIs can cause irreversible damage to your body and may even cause death. Here are some irreversible health diseases that STIs can give you -

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Chlamydia: It affects both men and women. Thought it can be easily cured with antibiotic medication, if left untreated, it can cause permanent infertility in both men and women. It may also put you at increased risk of contracting HIV. In men, it may increase the risk of urethritis.

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