What are the Most Common #STIs/STDs and Their Symptoms? Plus How to Get Tested Fast, At Home
Summary
TLDRDr. Dominic Rowley, Medical Director of Let's Go Check Comm, discusses the prevalence of STIs (sexually transmitted infections), including gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis. He clarifies that STIs and STDs are the same, emphasizing the importance of testing due to many infections being asymptomatic. Symptoms in women may include abnormal discharge or bleeding, while men might experience penile discharge or pain during urination. The video highlights the risks of untreated STIs, such as infertility, and encourages testing for everyone, regardless of relationship status, and offers various testing options, including at-home tests.
Takeaways
- π· STIs, or sexually transmitted infections, are also known as STDs, or sexually transmitted diseases, with the term 'disease' being replaced by 'infection' to avoid stigmatization.
- π There is a current epidemic of several STIs, including gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis.
- π HPV, or human papilloma virus, is a common STI that can cause genital warts.
- π¦ Chlamydia and gonorrhea are bacterial STIs, while HIV is a viral STI, and syphilis is another type of STI.
- π€ Many STIs are asymptomatic, with up to 80% of women not showing symptoms for chlamydia, and similar rates for syphilis and HIV.
- πΊ For women, signs of STIs can include abnormal vaginal discharge, changes in menstrual patterns, and pain during or after intercourse.
- πΉ In men, symptoms of STIs may include penile discharge, painful urination, blood in semen, and testicular pain.
- π Rectal symptoms or sore throat can occur in individuals engaging in anal or oral sex, respectively.
- β οΈ Untreated STIs can lead to serious complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease in women and epididymitis in men, potentially causing infertility.
- π©Ί It is recommended to get tested for STIs if experiencing unusual genital symptoms, and regular testing is advised even for those in monogamous relationships.
- π₯ Testing and treatment options for STIs are available through family doctors, health clinics, sexual health clinics, and at-home testing kits from services like 'Let's Get Checked Comm'.
Q & A
What is the difference between STIs and STDs?
-There is no difference; STIs and STDs are the same. The term 'STI' was adopted to replace 'STD' because it focuses on the infection aspect rather than the disease, making it less stigmatizing.
Why are STIs currently considered an epidemic?
-STIs are considered an epidemic because they are incredibly common, with infections like gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis being widespread.
What does HPV stand for and what is its common manifestation?
-HPV stands for Human Papillomavirus, which is also known as genital warts and can cause these warts to appear.
Why are many STIs difficult to detect without testing?
-Many STIs are difficult to detect because they often have no symptoms, especially in women, where up to 80% may not show any signs of infection.
What is a physiological discharge and how does it differ from a pathological discharge?
-A physiological discharge is a normal vaginal discharge that women can have. A pathological discharge, on the other hand, is abnormal and may have an unpleasant smell, unusual color, or be different from what is considered normal.
What are some symptoms of STIs in women?
-Symptoms in women can include an abnormal discharge, changes in their menstrual cycle such as bleeding after sex or in between periods, and pain during or after intercourse.
What symptoms might men experience if they have an STI?
-Men might experience discharge from the penis, a stinging or burning sensation when urinating, blood in the sperm, pain after ejaculation, testicular pain or discomfort, and in some cases, rectal symptoms or sore throat.
Why is it important to diagnose and treat STIs even if there are no symptoms?
-It is important because untreated STIs can lead to serious complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease in women, which can cause infertility, and epididymitis or testicular infections in men, which can also affect fertility.
What advice does Dr. Dominic Rowley give regarding STI testing for patients?
-Dr. Rowley advises all patients to get tested if they have any unusual genital symptoms, and even if they are in a long-term or monogamous relationship, it is recommended to get a full screen for sexual health.
What are some ways to get tested and treated for an STI?
-Patients can get tested by attending their family doctor, going to a public or private health clinic, a sexual health clinic, or purchasing a personal health test from Let's Get Checked to perform at home.
Outlines
π· Understanding STIs and Their Prevalence
Dr. Dominic Rowley introduces himself as the medical director of 'Let's Go Check Comm' and begins discussing sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also known as sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). He clarifies the interchangeable use of STI and STD, explaining the shift from 'disease' to 'infection' in terminology. The script highlights the commonality of STIs such as HPV (human papilloma virus), chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, and syphilis. It emphasizes the asymptomatic nature of many STIs, which can lead to a lack of awareness until the disease has significantly progressed, underscoring the importance of testing.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘STI
π‘STD
π‘HPV
π‘Chlamydia
π‘Gonorrhea
π‘HIV
π‘Syphilis
π‘Asymptomatic
π‘Pathological Discharge
π‘Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
π‘Epididymitis
π‘Personal Health Test
Highlights
Dr. Dominic Rowley introduces himself as the medical director of Let's Go Check Comm.
STIs, or sexually transmitted infections, are currently experiencing an epidemic, including gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, and hepatitis.
STIs are also known as STDs, with 'infection' replacing 'disease' in the terminology to better describe the condition.
HPV, or human papilloma virus, is a common STI known to cause genital warts.
Chlamydia and gonorrhea are bacterial STIs that are extremely common worldwide.
Viral STIs such as HIV are also prevalent, along with other STIs like syphilis.
Many STIs have no symptoms, making it crucial to get tested, especially as they can progress without detection.
Up to 80% of women with chlamydia may not show any symptoms, highlighting the importance of testing.
Symptoms of STIs in women can include abnormal vaginal discharge, changes in menstrual bleeding, and pain during or after intercourse.
In men, symptoms of STIs may present as discharge from the penis, painful urination, blood in semen, and testicular pain.
Rectal symptoms and sore throat can also be indicators of STIs, depending on the type of sexual activity.
Untreated STIs can lead to serious complications such as pelvic inflammatory disease in women and epididymitis in men, potentially causing infertility.
The importance of STI testing is emphasized for early detection and prevention of complications.
Testing is recommended for anyone with unusual genital symptoms or new physical changes in the genital area.
Even those in long-term or monogamous relationships should get tested to maintain sexual health.
Various testing options are available, including visiting a family doctor, health clinics, or using at-home personal health tests from Let's Go Check Comm.
Transcripts
hi there my name is dr. Dominic Rowley
and I'm the medical director of let's go
check comm and I'm here today to talk to
you about some of the tests we can offer
you
so an STI is a sexually transmitted
infection these are also called sexually
transmitted diseases
M s T eyes are incredibly common at the
moment and we're in the middle of an
epidemic of many SGI's including
gonorrhea chlamydia syphilis HIV and
hepatitis
many people are confused between the
terminology STI and STD they are
absolutely the same thing SC is used to
be called STDs or sexually transmitted
diseases but scientists over the years
decided to take away the word disease
and replace it with the word infection
so just to clarify SG is and STDs are
the exact same thing
sgi's in the world include HPV which
stands for human papilloma virus this is
also known as genital warts are can
cause genital warts another extremely
common STI in the world is chlamydia
gonorrhea is another bacterial STI which
is extremely common then we have some
viral SGI's such as HIV and there are
also other SGI's such as syphilis
with sgi's and the reason why they are
so common is because many SGI's have no
symptoms at all for example in up to 80
percent of women they don't have any
symptoms at all if they have a chlamydia
infection this is also the case with
other infections such as syphilis and
HIV where you may not know you have the
infection until the disease has
progressed so much later for this reason
it is so important to get tested
for many women a vaginal discharge is
perfectly normal
and we call that a physiological
discharge however in certain cases for
example like if you have an STI you can
develop what we what we refer to as a
pathological discharge this is an
abnormal discharge for example a
discharge of smells unpleasant or that
is different from normal a discharge
that has an unusual color for example
yellow or gray or green some women may
experience an alter an alternation of
their periods so some women will
experience some bleeding after sex or
little experience bleeding in between
their periods other women may experience
pain during or after intercourse these
are all signs of STI in women in men
however the symptoms are slightly
different they may experience a
discharge from the penis they may
experience a stinging or burning when
they urinate occasionally they may also
experience blood in the sperm or pain
after ejaculation and they also may
experience testicular pain or discomfort
depending on what type of sex you are
having you may also experience rectal
symptoms if you are having anal sex for
example a discharge from the anus this
may be green or it may be bloody and you
it may also experience a sore throat if
you are having unprotected oral sex
many SGI's have no symptoms but you may
ask why is this of importance well the
reason this is important is for example
in women women may develop an infection
called pelvic inflammatory disease this
is where the STI infects the fallopian
tubes and the uterus this can lead to
infertility at a later date for men and
then can develop infections of the
epididymis known as epididymitis and
testicular infections and there's also a
link to infertility and man in untreated
sgi's this is why it's so important to
be diagnosed
we advise all of our patients to get
tested firstly if you have any unusual
genital symptoms for example as I
mentioned above any unusual discharge
abnormal bleeding or pain in the genital
area you may also get tested if you
notice any unusual lumps or bumps in the
genital area or new rashes everybody
who's sexually active should be tested
and many patients ask me well I'm in a
long-term relationship should should I
get tested we always advise patients at
the beginning of any relationship to get
tested or if they're having regular
sexual partners to get tested and even
if your are in a monogamous relationship
it is always a good thing for your
sexual health to get a full screen
there are many ways to get tested and
treated for an STI these include
attending your family doctor go into a
public or private health clinic sexual
health clinic or of course going to WWE
let's get a check comm to purchase a
personal health test and you can perform
that in the convenience of your own home
Browse More Related Video
STD and STD Symptoms
GEJALA PRIA MENGALAMI SAKIT SIFILIS - DOKTER SADDAM ISMAIL
Aula 02 Tema O aumento de DSTs entre os jovens brasileiros
World Hepatitis Day 2024: In-Depth Interview with Dr. S K Sarin Part - 2
Objawy, ΕΌe pasoΕΌyty grasujΔ w jelitach. Jak je wygoniΔ?
MENGATASI VERTIGO DENGAN REMPAH REMPAH - DOKTER SADDAM ISMAIL
5.0 / 5 (0 votes)