Early detection can help to successfully treat STIs
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also referred to as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or venereal diseases (VD), are infections that can be passed through sexual activity and sometimes during childbirth.
When STIs are tested for early, you can prevent many of the negative outcomes of STIs, including infertility in both men and women. Testing, as well as treatment, is important for sexually active people and for pregnant women.
There are many different types of STIs. Some of these have symptoms, while others don’t. Some symptoms may take longer to appear. If you have an STI but have no symptoms, you could still pass the STI on to other sexual partners.
According to the Centre for Diseases and Control (CDC) and the World Health Organisation (WHO), some vaccinations may also decrease the risk of certain infections including hepatitis B and some types of HPV. Safer sex practices such as use of condoms, having a smaller number of sexual partners, and being in a relationship where each person only has sex with the other also decreases the risk.
Circumcision in males may be effective to prevent some infections. Most STIs are treatable or curable.
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