1. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are mostly spread from one infected person to another through sexual intercourse. Some infections may also be transmitted from mother to child during pregnancy and childbirth. Another way that infections are passed on is through the sharing of blood products or tissue transfers. Some diseases caused by STIs include syphilis, AIDS and cervical cancer
2. STIs often exist without symptoms, particularly in women. Thus, men and women with sexual partners who have STI symptoms should seek care regardless of a lack of signs. Whenever an infection is diagnosed or suspected, effective treatment should be provided promptly to avoid complications
3. STIs disproportionately affect women and adolescent girls. Every year, one in 20 adolescent girls gets a bacterial infection through sexual contact, and the age at which infections are acquired is becoming younger and younger. Improving awareness and knowledge of STIs and how to prevent them among adolescents should be part of all sexual health education and services
4. Sexually transmitted infections are important causes of Fallopian tube damage that lead to infertility in women. Between 10% and 40% of women with untreated chlamydial infections develop symptomatic pelvic inflammatory disease. Post-infection damage of the Fallopian tubes is responsible for 30% to 40% of female infertility cases
5. In pregnancy, untreated early syphilis is responsible for 1 in 4 stillbirths and 14% of neonatal (newborn) deaths. About 4% to 15% of pregnant women in Africa test positive for syphilis. Interventions to more effectively screen pregnant women for syphilis and prevent mother-to-child transmission of the disease could prevent an estimated 492 000 stillbirths per year in Africa alone
6. One of the most deadly sexually transmitted infections is the human papilloma virus (HPV). Virtually all cervical cancer cases are linked to genital infection with the virus. Cancer of the cervix is the second most common cancer in women, with about 500 000 new cases and 250 000 deaths each year. The new vaccine that prevents the infection could reduce these cervical cancer-related deaths
7. When used properly and consistently, condoms are one of the most effective methods of protection against STIs, including HIV infection. Although the female condom is effective and safe, it is not as widely used in national programmes because of its higher cost when compared to male condoms
8. The partner notification process, which is an integral part of STI care, informs sexual partners of patients about their exposure to infection so that they can seek disease screening and treatment. Partner notification can prevent reinfection and reduce the wider spread of infections.
9. Social or economic conditions, and some sexual behaviours increase a person's vulnerability to STIs. Populations most-at-risk for sexually transmitted infections vary from setting to setting, depending on local culture and practices. Interventions to prevent and care for STIs should be intensified for such populations, while ensuring that services minimize potential stigmatization and discrimination
10. A global strategy to accelerate prevention and control of STIs was developed by WHO through broad consultation among Member States and partners, and then endorsed by the World Health Assembly in May 2006. To build momentum and effectiveness, the 10-year plan includes technical and advocacy components that can be adapted for use around the world.
source: http://www.who.int/feature
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I will not use any sarcasm on what I’m gonna write next. So if any of you feel offended, I honestly think that is caused by your own idiocy.
If you decide to have sex with more than one person, I strongly suggest you to protect yourself and the world by using the rubber dick gloves known as condoms. Of course you idiots know what condoms are. You've seen it on TV, magazine, you even bought them out of curiosity and blew em into balloons. Of course you tried it on yourself or to your partner. And of course you kept it in your wallet, so your friends would say "Hey, this dude/chick is so cool, s/he has a condom in her/his wallet".
But, has it ever crossed your mindless head, that even 1 minute of pleasure can cause damage to someone else's life? Have you ever thought about what you did, is causing statistics?
Of course not. All you ever cared about was yourself... Until you find yourself have the STIs.
Do you think that the term 'sexually' means it will just affect your genital? I'm sorry, but you are completely wrong. For instance, Syphilis can cause nerves damage. And cervical cell cancers will get together with your brain cells too. So you, educated women who are embarassed to see the gynaecologists just because you're afraid of what other people might think about you... Well, other people will probably just think that you're a whore, nothing more than that. That is nothing compared to the possibility of getting a cervical cancer if you don't do routine PAP smear after your first intercourse.
Many people still think that HIV is the only deadly virus that is incurable. Well, next time you browse the internet, read news sites instead of porn sites for a change.
Now, how do we prevent the transmission of these diseases?
Stick with one partner whom you can trust.
Do not have sex unless you are sure that you and your partner are clean. Pretty hard to do eh? I know. But guess what, we have laboratories! Yay!
But variation is the spice of life... Fine, do whatever you want, just remember, protect yourself and other people. I don't care if you decide to harm yourself. It's your decision, you had your options. Just please, do not involve other people's lives.
But what if it was an emergency case? Ooh, now we have 24 hours, 7 days a week Circle K...
What if it was a drunk-call? Well, be selective with people you drink with.
PS: Thank you so much for reading my note, I hope this will open your mind and help ourselves and others in preventing the transmission of the diseases. Sorry for crushing your ego, but sometimes we all need to be slapped to understand the situation. Peace and love.
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