A disease that is contracted and transmitted by sexual contact, caused by microorganisms that survive on the skin or mucus membranes, or that are transmitted via semen, vaginal secretions, or blood during intercourse. The genital areas provide a moist, warm environment that is especially conducive to the proliferation of bacteria, viruses, and yeasts, so a great many diseases can be transmitted this way, including AIDS, chlamydia, genital warts, gonorrhea, syphilis, yeast infections, and some forms of hepatitis. Also known as a morbus venereus or sexually transmitted disease (STD).
Bacterial STDs can be cured with antibiotics if treatment begins early enough. Viral STDs cannot be cured, but you can manage symptoms with medications. There is a vaccine against hepatitis B, but it will not help if you already have the disease.
HIV /AIDS: Since AIDS is not curable, treatment focuses on keeping HIV levels in check.
Syphilis : Early treatment is crucial to prevent the bacteria from spreading to and damaging other organs
Genital herpes :Antiviral medication can reduce the length and severity of the initial and subsequent herpes outbreaks.
Genital warts : Most genital warts will disappear without treatment.However, you may carry the virus that causes warts and can still transmit it to sex partners.
Hepatitis B: The goal of hepatitis B treatment is to stop liver damage by preventing the virus from spreading.
Trichomoniasis : Infection is treated and the cure rate is about 90%.
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea: Your sex partners will also have to be treated regardless of whether they have symptoms. You should get retested after three months to make sure the infection has cleared, even if your partner has been treated. Failure to treat chlamydia or gonorrhea can result in permanent damage to your reproductive organs and an inability to get pregnant.