Reproductive Health, Embryology and Fertility

Sexually Transmitted Infections

Sexually Transmitted Infections are infections that are spread by sexual activity, vaginal intercourse, anal sex, and oral sex. Symptoms of this disease include vaginal discharge, penile discharge, ulcers on or around the genitals, and pelvic pain. These are categorized into Bacterial infections, Viral STIs and Parasitic STIs. Bacterial infections comprise of gonorrhea, chlamydia, and syphilis. Viral infections consist of HIV/AIDS, genital herpes, and genital warts. Example of Parasitic STIs is Trichomoniasis. Safer sex practices decrease the risk. Comprehensive sex education during school is also useful.