What is Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)?Give an account of the prevention and treatment of STDs.

Explanation

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are the diseases that are mainly passed from one person to another during sexual intercourse. They are also known as Veneral Diseases (VDs) or Reproductive Tract Infections (RTI). These can be prevented by avoiding unprotected sexual intercourse.
Prevention and Treatment It is much easier to prevent STDs than treating. The only way to completely prevent STDs is to abstain from all types of sexual contact. If some one is going to have intercourse, the best way to reduce the chance of getting an STD is by using a condom. People who are in the habit of having frequent sexual contract should get regular gynaecological or male genital examinations. There are two benefits from this. First, these examinations give the doctor an opportunity to teach people about the consequences of contracting STDs and the methods of protecting themselves. Secondly, regular examinations give a better opportunity for an effective treatment, while the infections are in their earliest. The visiting person needs to disclose all facts about his/her sexual contact to the physician without fear, so that the physician decides on a course of action. Consequently, the physician will prescribe an investigation and then an effective treatment schedule. If the person feels embarassed to visit a physician, with whom he/she is familiar, he/she may seek the assistance of experts by calling STD hotline operated by some national organisations. The experts will advice in respect of the STD clinics undertaking the investigation and treatment. In doing so a confidentiality about the identity of the person in question is maintained. Not all infections in the genitalia are caused by STDs. Sometimes, people may express symptoms that are similar to those of STDs, although they have never had sex. For example, in girls, a yeast infection is sometimes confused with an STD. Males may worry about bumps on the penis that turn out to be pimples or irritated haira follicles. It is therefore, important to visit a physician to PC solve many of the above mentioned problems.