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Trichomoniasis is more common in older women. Symptoms include: A clear, green, yellow, gray, frothy vaginal discharge The vaginal discharge often has a bad or fishy smell Blood in the vaginal discharge Swelling around the genitals Itching and/or irritation in and around the vagina Pain during intercourse Pain or burning while passing urine Frequent urge …

Of all warts, 30% will subside within the first four months of infection. Of all warts, 30% will subside within the first four months of infection. A genital wart is a type of sexually transmitted disease appearing in various sizes and shapes. Some people get a few warts, whereas some get many.  The most common signs of genital warts are …

Can you have pelvic inflammatory disease without having an STD? It is rare but possible to get pelvic inflammatory disease without having an STD. In about 10% of cases, pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) may occur without having an STD. PID is the infection and swelling of the female reproductive organs. It can involve the vagina, uterus, fallopian tubes and ovaries. …

Herpes is a skin infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Herpes is a skin infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It results in the formation of painful blisters or sores on the skin, typically around the mouth or genitals. Signs and symptoms of herpes are as follows: Herpes (herpes rash) looks like one or more fluid-filled …

Genital wart is an infectious skin condition caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). Genital wart is an infectious skin condition caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). The medical term for genital warts is ‘condyloma acuminata,’ and it is a sexually transmitted disease (STD). A genital wart varies amongst patients. Genital warts may go away on their own or with treatment. …

What causes HPV in men? Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted virus Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a sexually transmitted virus that infects half of the young adults aged 15-24 years each year in the United States. In general, genital (penis, scrotum) HPV infection has increased significantly over the past decades. HPV infection is caused when the HPV gets transmitted …

Physical and emotional changes during sex While engaging in sex or during masturbation, your body undergoes changes While engaging in sex or during masturbation, your body undergoes physical and emotional changes known as the sexual response cycle. You need to know the body’s response toward each phase of the cycle to enhance the relationship or identify the cause of sexual …

Syphilis is a bacterial infection that spreads through sexual contact. Syphilis is a bacterial infection that spreads through sexual contact. It is caused by the spirochete bacterium, Treponema pallidum. The first sign of syphilis is most commonly a painless sore, called a chancre, which develops where the bacteria enters the body. The chancre typically appears within 3 weeks from the …

The symptoms of STDs vary with the type of infection, but they commonly include fever, weakness, muscle aches, and swollen lymph nodes. Depending on the type of infection, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) may present either soon after exposure, within a few days, or may take years to manifest. The symptoms of STDs vary with the type of infection, but they …

Herpes is a type of infection caused by herpes simplex virus (HSV) Herpes is a type of infection caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It causes sores or blisters to form in or around the mouth or genitals. There are two types of HSV: HSV-1 causes oral herpes, which usually affects the mouth and surrounding skin. HSV-2 causes genital …