STI: what do you need to know?
STI: what do you need to know?
STI is not a funny tongue twig, but an abbreviation for a whole group of serious diseases - sexually transmitted infections.
In order not to fall ill, do prophylaxis. Sexually transmitted infections can be asymptomatic. Abstain from sexual intercourse before entering into a long-term relationship with one partner. The simplest means of protecting against infections is a condom that has been known to mankind for more than 300 years. It is important that it fits in size. Otherwise, there is a high probability that it will slip or tear, then you can forget about protection. If the standard size does not fit, you need to choose a condom individually, larger or smaller. Doctors believe that due to the right choice of latex protection, the risk of contracting HIV is reduced by 80-90%. Do not be too loving. Maintain a relationship with one partner for a long time. The fewer people you enter into an intimate relationship, the lower the chance of contracting an STI. There is a vaccine that prevents four of the most common types of human papillomavirus, including those that cause cancer of the uterus, and genital warts. The vaccination is carried out in three doses and recommended for girls from 11 years, until the beginning of an active sexual life. At least once a year, a check is conducted to determine the presence or absence of STIs. It is proved that women infected with trichomoniasis have a 50% higher risk of contracting HIV infection. Unrecognized chlamydia and gonorrhea provoke the development of chronic diseases of various organs and body systems, causing arthritis, inflammation of the walls of blood vessels, valvular valves. Smoking increases the risk of cervical cancer. Scientists believe that tobacco smoke adversely affects the immune system, reducing its ability to fight viruses.