STDs in women: consequences, diagnosis and symptoms

Today, sexually transmitted infections in women are widespread. This is due, first of all, to the frequent absence of vivid symptomatology. In addition, the high sexual activity of the population contributes to this. An undetected and untreated disease in time becomes chronic, negatively affects reproductive function and health.

Women who have sex and often change partners, it is desirable to regularly be screened by a venereologist for STDs. The condom and other contraceptives do not protect against infection completely, although they significantly reduce the likelihood of infection.

Symptoms of STD in women can be very insignificant. Therefore, if there was a casual sexual contact or a spa romance, you need to undergo a complete examination, even if nothing is bothering you. If there are symptoms, then you need to go to the doctor immediately.

It is important to understand that getting rid of a disease in a chronic form is much more difficult to get rid of. It will periodically exacerbate, eventually leading to irreversible consequences. The main ones are infertility, various pathologies of the fetus and even its death.

In addition, chronic inflammation leads to changes in the mucosa, the functioning of the affected organ is impaired. Over time, the uterus, appendages, urethra, and bladder are involved in the process. There are pelvic pains that increase during the examination and sex. Inflammatory process promotes the appearance of cancer. The role of HSV and HPV in the onset of malignant processes of the cervix is proved.

So, the signs of STD in women:

• Unusual discharge from the vagina (change in color, odor, quantity);
• Itching, burning, redness, tenderness, swelling of the genitals;
• Pain during urination and increased urge;
• The appearance on the genitals of ulcers, rashes, and vesicles;
• Pain during examination and sexual intercourse;
• Soreness in the abdomen and lower back.

If there are such manifestations, then this is an occasion to visit a doctor. However, similar symptoms are also observed in inflammation caused by a conditionally pathogenic flora, that is, microorganisms normally present in a small amount in the body. Often there are several infections, so it is so important to undergo a comprehensive examination.

Even an experienced doctor can not determine the pathogen when examined. He will take tests. Today, crops and PCR are widely spread.

The most common STDs in women are chlamydia, HPV, trichomoniasis, syphilis, genital herpes, gonorrhea, HIV. Also today, often there are mycoplasmosis, ureaplasmosis, gardnerellez and candidiasis. They can be transmitted and sexually, but are conditionally-pathogenic. You can get sick without sex.

For the detection of STD in women, PCR is effective. This method is very accurate, it makes it possible to detect a microorganism even with only a few of its DNA in the preparation.

To identify the pathogen from the conditionally pathogenic flora, it is better to make crops, since its quantity is important, and not the fact of being present in the genital organs. In addition, usually immediately selected and drugs, to which the suspected pathogen is sensitive.

In addition, blood can be tested for antibodies to microorganisms. In this case, the reaction of the organism to the pathogen is checked. Typically, titers IgG and IgM are determined, which help to assess whether primary infection, latent flow or exacerbation of the chronic process takes place.

Thus, STDs in women can have bright symptoms or not manifest themselves for a long time. They are especially dangerous during pregnancy, can even cause the death of the fetus. Experts recommend that they be regularly screened for STDs, but especially before conception. Their chronic forms are not amenable to treatment, lead to infertility, pelvic pain, cancer and the spread of inflammation to the entire genitourinary system.