Pattaya Daily News

Published : February 09, 2010 :: 15:02:25 [ 1,079 views ]

After having celebrated the New Year, the “Month of Love” is coming up. In this month we have Valentine’s day the universal day for lovers.

When we talk about love and passion, there are other important factors that couples should think about, including STDs, especially AIDS.

In Thailand, (as in the rest of the world) not only AIDS, but other sexually transmitted diseases are now serious health problems.

According to the statistics, we have found that the numbers of teenagers infected by these diseases has increased. This is because some teenagers are having a sexual relationship without giving any attention to the methods of preventing the spread of sexual diseases. Please always remember that these diseases can be found at any age by any sex and some of the diseases do not produce symptoms immediately after the infection. Promiscuity increases the chances of infection, and unsuspected infections can be passed on between mother and child.

 

Types of sexual transmitted diseases (STDs)

1. HIV or AIDS : found in 1981. This disease is caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) which can destroy defense cells in the body. Most patients die after having been infected for about 7-10 years. It is still a disease for which there is no 100 percent effective treatment and there is no vaccine to produce an immunity.

2. Gonorrhea : this disease is caused by a bacterium which can give the patients a burning sensation when they urinate. If it is left untreated, the infection may become more severe and move in to the abdomen and may lead to infertility.

3. Genital warts (HPV) are located near the genital areas. These can be treated by removal by chemical or laser.

4. Genital herpes is caused by a virus which can produce a burning sensation around the groin, the anus or the genitals. There are also painful and itchy sores. If it is treated, the symptoms can be alleviated within a few weeks, however, the virus still remains in the cells and may become active if ones health becomes poor.

5. Hepatitis virus : it is a liver disease caused by a virus in the blood and other bodily fluids. It damages the liver cells of the infected person. If it is left untreated, it may produce liver cirrhosis or even liver cancer.

 

Other diseases include syphilis and pubic lice (the “crabs”) and are also serious diseases, all of which are transmitted by sexual intercourse occurring without protection.

We have many ways to prevent the spread of these sexually transmitted diseases, including not changing partners, always using condoms, not having sex with persons you do not know and always having an annual medical check up even if you believe you are not infected. Couples should also have a health check before their marriage.

For more information, please contact: Woman’s health Center or call the Bangkok hospital Pattaya Contact Center at 1719

Related items

• Lab Corneas Gives Hope for Improved Sight
• Tenerife’s New and Exciting Siam Water Kingdom
• Mangosteen & its Health Benefits
• Do You Suffer from Exploding Head Syndrome?
• Enthralling History of the Garden Onion

Type : Health
Story : PDN staff
Photo : Internet