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传播 疾病

Overview

有许多性传播疾病, 或性传播疾病, 和 the consequences of leaving them untreated can be very serious. 治疗 may include antibiotic or antiviral medication.

常见的性传播疾病

  • 沙眼衣原体. The most common sexually transmitted disease in the United States, 衣原体 is caused by bacteria 和 results in a genital infection. 必须用抗生素治疗, otherwise it can spread to other pelvic organs 和 lead to chronic 盆腔痛不孕不育. 你的性伴侣也需要治疗.
  • 生殖器疱疹. 另一种常见的性病, genital 疱疹 is a viral infection that doesn't lead to chronic 盆腔痛 or 不孕不育, but can cause very painful 和 disturbing genital blisters. Antiviral medications can be prescribed that will reduce discomfort. There is no cure for the infection itself, although it may be dormant indefinitely.
  • 性病或生殖器疣. Also called condyloma accuminata, genital warts are caused by a virus 和 can result in 子宫颈癌筛检结果异常. Creams 和 some other medicines can make the warty tissue disappear, but the warts may recur.
  • 淋病. 淋病 is caused by bacteria 和 can be treated with an antibiotic. 双方都需要治疗. Women often don't have 症状, but vaginal discharge or painful urination may occur. Men are more likely to have discharge 和 painful urination. Untreated, gonorrhea can spread to other parts of the body 和 cause serious complications.
  • 毛滴虫. This infection can cause foul discharge 和 extreme itching. 双方都需要接受抗生素治疗.
  • 梅毒. 梅毒 isn't as common as the above diseases but can have very serious consequences for women 和 their babies. It is caused by bacteria 和 can be treated by antibiotics. 妇女和她的伴侣都需要治疗.
  • 艾滋病毒/艾滋病 和乙型肝炎. These are viral infections that can be transmitted sexually, 出生时由母亲传给婴儿, 或者通过受感染的血液. 目前还没有治疗这些疾病的方法, but they can be managed with antivirals 和 other medicines.

    乙型肝炎是一种严重的肝脏疾病. Vaccine is available to prevent contracting Hepatitis B. 艾滋病会破坏人体的免疫系统, leaving the patient vulnerable to a number of different conditions.

我们对待性传播疾病的方法

UCSF offers personalized, sensitive care for all sexually transmitted diseases. Our mission is to provide every woman who comes to us with the highest quality care 和 the information she needs to make informed decisions about her health. We encourage each patient to participate in choosing the treatment option that's best for her.

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迹象 & 症状

根据性病的类型,症状有所不同:

  • 衣原体和淋病. Can cause vaginal discharge, painful urination or 盆腔痛. 有些病人根本没有任何症状.
  • 疱疹. Causes painful, tender blisters on the vaginal or perineal skin. Often the woman will also experience flu-like feelings or a headache, or swollen gl和s.
  • 生殖器疣. Often cause itchy or non-itchy bumps on the vaginal or perineal skin. 妇女在洗澡时可能会感到疣.
  • 毛滴虫. 通常会引起发痒、恶臭的分泌物.
  • 梅毒. Can cause a painless ulcer, but often there are no obvious 症状.
  • 艾滋病毒/艾滋病和乙肝. Can cause many non-specific 症状, such as fatigue 和 abdominal discomfort.

诊断

If you're concerned that you may have contracted or been exposed to an STD, 你需要检查一下. 我们将检查阴道, cervix 和 pelvic organs 和 use swabs to take cell samples to determine if an STD is present. Several tests may be necessary, as many of the STDs can occur at the same time.

Results may take several days, but treatment can often be started at the first visit.

治疗

  • Antibiotic 和 antiviral medications can be given to treat gonorrhea, 衣原体, 疱疹, 梅毒和滴虫.
  • 生殖器疣 can be treated in the gynecologist's office or at home.
  • 艾滋病毒/艾滋病和乙肝 will require referral to specialists for evaluation.

加州大学旧金山分校健康 medical specialists have reviewed this information. It is for educational purposes only 和 is not intended to replace the advice of your doctor or other health care provider. We encourage you to discuss any questions or concerns you may have with your provider.

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