STDs: Definition, Types, Treatment:-
Sexually Transmitted Diseases or infections are transmitted from sexual contact. They are passed through anal, vaginal, oral or any kind of sexual contact.
There are eight types of STDs which are as follows:-
1,Chlamydia – It is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases. Chlamydia typically has no noticeable symptoms. But some of the most common signs of developing it includes acute pain and severe discomfort while urinating and doing sex. There would be unusual discharge from the vagina or penis and the colour may be green or colour. Pain in the lower abdomen is also one of its symptoms.
2.Human papillomavirus(HPV) – The transmission of HPV is only possible through intimacy which means skin to skin contact during sexual orientation. This virus has got different strains. Almost every strain of it is dangerous. The most common symptom of it is the occurrence of warts on the genitals, mouth, and throat. If HPV infection is severe it can lead to oral, penile, rectal cancers. Although there is no perfect treatment for it, these infections often clean up on their own.
3.Syphilis – Syphilis is another bacterial infection that causes small round sore popularly known as a chance which further gets develop on your genitals, anus, or mouth. The lesser is the pain in this disease, the more is the chances of getting severely infected from this. The most common symptoms are rash, headaches, joint pain etc. If it does not get treated properly with antibiotics it may lead to loss of vision, hearing, mental illness and many such various issues. All pregnant women are tested for this since it is a very fatal disease.
4.Human Immunodeficiency Virus(HIV) – HIV is such a deadly disease that it can damage the whole of the immunity system and can stimulate the risk of other virus or bacteria and sometimes leading to fatal forms of cancers. The carelessness in treatment of it can lead HIV into the third stage which later gets transformed into AIDS. You can limit the risk of transmission to another person if you detect this at an early stage.
5.Gonorrhoea – Gonorrhea is also known as 'the clap'. People who are infected from it generally does not face symptoms easily. Its symptoms include unusual discharge from the penis or vagina which may be yellow, green or beige colour. You will feel the urge to urinate frequently and there would be itching and irritation around the genitals. If not treated properly it can further lead to infertility, infections in the urethra, prostate gland and testicles. Sometimes it may cause pelvic inflammatory disease.
6.Trichomoniasis – Trichomoniasis has another name known as “trich.” It is commonly caused by a tiny protozoan organism that can be transmitted from one person to another through contact. Common symptoms of trich include discomfort and pain during sexual orientation, frequent urge to urinate and burning sensation around the vagina or penis.
7.Herpes Simplex Virus(HSV) – This virus consists of two strains namely HSV-1 and HSV-2. Both can be transmitted through sexual orientation. It's a very rare disease since 1 out of 6 people gets this disease. HSV-1 is known to cause oral herpes leading to cold sores. It can get transmitted through oral sex from one person's mouth to another person's mouth. Pregnant women must get checked for this disease since they may pass the same to the fetus present in the woman to a newborn baby.
8.Pubrabs– Crabs are tiny insects that can take up a place on your pubic hair. Its forms include head lice and body lice which feeds on human blood primarily. Common symptoms of it include mild fever, irritation around the anus.
Natural Treatments for STDs in women:-
Sexually Transmitted Diseases are those diseases that spread from one person to another person through sexual contact. They generally spread through vaginal, oral and anal sex.
Some natural treatments that would help to heal Sexually transmitter diseases are as follows:-
1.Garlic – Garlic has some beneficial antifungal properties that restrict the growth of yeast. The allicin compound which is actively present in garlic has been proven to have antibacterial and anti-inflammatory effects. It also increases the sex drive by increasing the flow of blood in both men and women.
2.Turmeric – Turmeric provides us with the umpteenth health beneficial properties. It has powerful anti-inflammatory properties because of the presence of Curcumin which is typically a plant chemical present in turmeric. By intake of turmeric, it would lead to the reduction of swelling in the vagina and control the infection. Consumption of turmeric with milk regularly strengthens immunity.
3.Olive tree extract – Oleuropein is full of advantages since it has anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial, and antiviral properties. The phenolic compound is present in an olive tree which is widely known for its pharmacological activities. It has anti-cancer properties. It can be consumed very easily since it is available in capsule form and is available in your nearest pharmacy store.
4.Goldenseal – It can treat several conditions, including upper respiratory infections, canker sores very effectively. Goldenseal constitutes berberine which effectively heals herpes and other chlamydia infections.
5.Coconut Oil – Coconut oil is full of antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties as well as it acts as a good safe lubricant for the ones who have sensitive skin. Coconut oil also has a composition of medium-chain fatty acid which is popularly known as lauric acid that lends coconut its beneficial antibacterial properties. Using a natural lubricant such as coconut oil will reduce the considerable risk.
6.Ginger – Ginger is greatly capable to inhibit growth and destroy oral pathogens. It has been investigated that the effects of ginger and antibiotics present on the bacteria called Staphylococcus aureus and S. pyres infections, ginger extract emerged as being the most potentially superior of all. Ginger is also known to have an antibacterial effect on respiratory and periodontal infections and the proper usage of ginger heals these infections.
7.Pure Raw Honey – Honey is known for its medicinal properties for centuries. It is popularly honoured for its complex antibacterial properties due to the presence of high sugar concentration, hydrogen peroxide compound, low pH, methylglyoxal compound and peptide bee defensin.Although Microbial resistance to honey has never been reported it is a timeless remedy for infections and acts as an antibiotic-resistant to bacterias.
8.Cabbage – Cabbage is known for its extremely powerful capability to combat bacteria. Cabbage juice is used in a traditional way been acting as a cancer inhibitor and by being a protective agent against radiation exposure, by having good antibacterial qualities. Because of this, cabbage is beneficial in detoxifying the liver, bladder, and colon effectively.
Statistics:-
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the estimation is that there are approximately 20 million new STD infections each year and almost half of them is prevalent among young people aged between 15 to 24 years old. The expenditure of STDs in the U.S. health care system falls in estimation as $16 billion annually.
Summary:-
Different cases of STDs go undiagnosed and sometimes unidentifiable too. Some common viral infections which include human papillomavirus (HPV) and genital herpes, are still not yet reported to CDC at all since all the reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhoea, and syphilis does the representation of only a fraction of the true burden of STDs in the United States.
