Teens have become more and more adventurous which also goes to say with the previously adult restricted area of sexual intercourse. There are a lot of programs that aims to raise awareness of such but sad to say, there are still a lot of teens who do get infected with STD’s. Shame or fear of being rebuffed often magnifies the problem for it prevents early detection and treatment of the underlying cause. Left untreated, many of these can have a devastating effect on the reproductive organs that may prevent conception in later years of life. Pregnancy without properly managed STD’s can also pass on the disease and infection to the unborn fetus that gets infected so early in life they need to get treatment right after birth. Safe sex has been promoted for quite some time and condoms are one of the easiest and cheapest ways of sexual safety. Proper hygiene and other measures can also be taken to ensure that if any infections occur, these teens should seek help at once to nip the disease before it becomes chronic and harder to deal with.
The disease is an infection that results in the inflammation of the cervix which is the lower part of the uterus that opens into the vagina. This condition is often result of an infection by Chalmydia or gonorrhea or other the many other viral/bacterial infections that cause STD’s. The condition is quite hard to detect and only becomes apparent during a pap smear or a biopsy. There are two types of cells that lines the female cervix which are flat skin-like squamous cells and glandular cells which secrete mucus. The cervix serves as a barrier that protects the uterus from harmful bacteria and viruses preventing them form damaging the vital parts of the female reproductive organ. The condition is more often than not to be caused by sexual intercourse with persons who are infected with the many viral and bacterial diseases known to cause the disease. Treatment for the inflammation is done with drugs while the underlying cause (STD’s) are treated with antibiotics.
The disease is an infection caused by one of many pathogens (bacteria) such as Chalmydia trachomatis, Ureplasma urealyticum, AdenoVirus, Haemophilus vaginalis, Mycoplasm genitalium, Trichomonas vaginalis and Herpes simplex Virus. The later two are the rarest forms and the most common cause is Chlamydia with men more akin to contracting the disease than women due to anatomical differences. The disease is spread through sexual and oral sex where contact with the mucous membranes occurs. It can also be spread through non-sexual means and can infect unborn fetuses still in the womb. The infection results in discharge from the penis, a burning sensation when urinating, itching irritation or tenderness and underwear stains. Infection is treatable with antibiotics but all people who have had sexual contact with the infected person should be treated for the disease. Follow-up procedures should be taken to ensure that the infection is totally eliminated to prevent immunity of the virus with the antibiotic regimen.
The skin disease is more of a viral skin condition but it is contagious but not life threatening as the other diseases that have been discussed. It is evident with the occurrence of small growths that may be pink, white or flesh colored from the size of a pin head to as large as a pencil eraser with a pit in the center. These bumps may appear anywhere on the body and can be spread through contact with the bumps and sexual intercourse. Though mild, it can affect people from both sexes and from all ages. It disappears within 6 to 12 months without long term problems but caution should be observed for those with weakened immune systems for they can become quite persistent and painful. Measures should be taken to avoid spreading the disease for though it is mild and has no lasting health effects, it is easily transmittable through contact with the skin and clothing. Simple bandages and clothing to cover them may suffice and proper hand hygiene is best to avoid spreading the disease.
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