Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
A STD is when one person passes on a disease to a sexual partner through sexual contact.
STDs are common and many people tend not to show symptoms – but this makes it harder for those with STDs to be treated.
Treating a STD is important to prevent serious health conditions being developed. Serious health conditions can be developed from contracting an STD, such as:
- Cervical/testicular cancer
- Repetitive flu-like symptoms
- Pain during sexual activity
- Tubal pregnancy
- Loss of vision
- Swelling around genital, anal and mouth areas
- Death
There are multiple different STDs and they are all different. Click on each link to know more about symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.