sexually transmitted disease

1. SEXUALLY
TRANSMITTED
DISEASES

2. How are they transmitted?
• They are transmitted
during sexual
intercourse.
Main transmission
routes:
•
Mucous membranes
the mouth, genital
organs and anus.
Increased risk of
of
•
infection: Relationships
with oral, vaginal or anal
penetration without
protection

3. Responsibility
• Responsibility for safe sex and adopting
contraceptive measures corresponds to both
boys and girls. Girls are more vulnerable because:
•
•
Consequences of an unwanted
Greater ease of contagion.
pregnancy

4. • Sometimes the symptoms are not
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How to know if you are infected?
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can spread to various parts
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• Symptoms: itching, swelling
the genitals, itching when
of
urinating, menstrual disorders,
abdominal pain, ulcers in the
contact areas, vaginal and
urethral discharge...
• If there is any suspicion, go to
the doctor to get the treatmen
as soon as possible.
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5. orrect and continuous use
How can we prevent them?
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of the condom.
The condom prevents
transmission of these
,
• the
infections and prevents
pregnancies.
If another method of
contraception is being
used, the condom should
also be used.
•

6. Sexually
SYPHILIS
transmitted diseases
GONORRHEA
•Transmission by other ways.
•Ejaculation is not necessary.
•Feeling of increased urination
pain when urinating, urinary
•The bacteria enter the
bloodstream during sexual
intercourse and can attack
the entire body. It is also
transmitted from mothers to incontinence,
discharge
and whitish
children during pregnancy

7. GENITAL WARTS
The condylomas are genito-anal
warts that appear as a consequence
of infections by the HPV virus
(human papilloma).
They can cause itching and
bleeding by scratching the area.
They are contagious for the couple
Not only affects women, but also
men in areas such as the penis and
anus.

8. HERPES
Infectious inflammatory
disease of viral type.
Skin lesions formed by small
vesicles grouped in a cluster
and surrounded by a red ring.
Genital symptoms include the
•
•
•
appearance
blisters
of small, painful

9. Other
CHLAMYDIAS
sexually transmitted
diseases
CRAB LOUSES
•Sexual route.
• Lice that are installed
with their eggs in the
pubic hair.
•Sexual contact
•Contact with mucous
membranes of eyes,
cervix, urethra, mouth
rectum.
or
•Infected bedding.
•Women
pain and
with lower belly
discharge in both.
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10. Other sexually transmitted
diseases
TRICHOMONAS
SCABIES
It spreads rapidly
Vaginitis, heavy flow and
bad smell / urethritis
pain when urinating
• in
closed environments:
schools, prisons,-
•
Parasitic infection
internships, etc.
Genital tract

11. How are they
cured?
Early treatment is essential.
All (except AIDS today) can be cured.
If you are diagnosed with an STI, it is
important to notify the person
have recently had sex so that
the doctor.
with
you
whom you
can see

12. se
HIGH RISK BEHAVIORS
High risk
• Receptive / insertive anal penetration
without protection.
• Receptive / insertive vaginal penetration
without protection.
Low but possible risk
• Share sex toys.
• Vaginal / anal penetration with correct of
condoms.
Without risk
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Wet kisses (with saliva exchanges).
Mutual masturbation.
Caresses and massages.
Kiss or lick the body.
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13. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES (I)
The personal attitude.
Practice safe sex (condom,
monogamy, sex without
penetration, etc.)).
Avoid multiple contacts
(promiscuity).
Try to know our partners
(sexual past, physical state
...).
Genital hygiene.

14. PRECAUTIONARY MEASURES (II)
Disinfect sex toys (between
several relationships with the
same partner and of course
with a different partner).
Protect fingers from cuts and
wounds (wear latex gloves).
Do not share material that may
be contaminated: syringes,
razors, toothbrushes, tattoo and
acupuncture tools…
The most effective measure is
undoubtedly (apart from
abstinence) the use of
condoms, in every relationship
and from beginning to end

15. TIPS
WHAT TO DO IF YOU SUSPECT OR
HAVE A CONFIRMED DIAGNOSIS:
 REFRAIN FROM SEXUAL RELATIONSHIPS,
UNTIL THE SUSPICION HAS BEEN
DISMISSED OR HAS BEEN CURED
COMPLETELY.
 DO NOT HIDE ANYTHING, AND NOTIFY
YOUR PARTNERS ENCOURAGING THEM
TO GO TO THE DOCTOR
 EACH STD HAS A SPECIAL TREATMENT,
DO NOT MEDICATE YOURSELF.
 HELP AT YOUR HEALTH CENTRE.
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16. CONCLUSIONS
STDs ARE THE MOST COMMON
CAUSE OF VISITS TO THE
PHYSICIAN AFTER THE SEXUAL
LIFE HAS BEGUN.
THE IGNORANCE OF THESE
DISEASES CAUSES
CONFUSION AND FEAR WHEN
SEARCHING FOR TREATMENT.
THE LACK OF TREATMENT OR ITS
FOLLOW UP HAS SERIOUS AND
POTENTIALLY FATAL
CONSEQUENCES.
THE BEST PROTECTION IS
INFORMATION.
COMMITTED AND RESPONSIBLE
SEXUAL