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Sexually Transmitted Disease (STD) is not something people talk about very often. However, you've probably heard the following advice many times: Use protection and get tested.
It might be easier to discuss STDs from a health or medical perspective, like condoms, screenings and treatment. However, taking it from the social and emotional aspects is harder.
Fear, shame and embarrassment… People are afraid of getting STDs, not only due to health or medical concern, but also the fear, shame and embarrassment associated with it.
STDs may sometimes be perceived as something disgusting. However, this is merely a stereotype and is NOT true. Getting an STD has nothing to do with hygiene. Anyone sexually active can get an STD.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs), also called Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), are infections that spread from person to person through sexual activity, including vaginal, oral or anal sex.
STDs can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites and are spread through intimate sexual contact involving the penis, vagina, mouth, anus or contact with membranes that line the urinary or genital tracts. Ejaculation does not have to occur for an STD to pass from one person to another.
Having unprotected sex with multiple sexual partners is the greatest risk factor for STDs.
Approximately 20 different infections are known to be transmitted through sexual contact. Some common STDs include:
People contacted with an STD/STI may notice one or more of the following signs:
If you are sexually active, it is important to note that you may have an STD without knowing it because many STDs do not cause symptoms.
Therefore, anyone who is sexually active should consult and discuss your potential factors for STDs with a healthcare professional.
Get tested and have regular checkups with a healthcare professional who can help assess your condition, manage your risks, answer your queries, diagnose and conduct treatment if required.
Get yourself tested ASAP. You’ll never know.
Some STDs are curable, but some are not.
STDs caused by bacteria or parasites can be cured with medicine, including:
Syphilis
Gonorrhoea
Chlamydia
Trichomoniasis
STDs due to virus infections are incurable, such as:
HIV
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV or Herpes)
Hepatitis B
However, treatments can relieve or eliminate symptoms and help keep the STDs under control. Treatments also help reduce the risk of passing the STD to a partner.
For example, although there is no cure for HIV, HIV medicines can prevent HIV from advancing to AIDS and reduce the risk of HIV transmission.
As mentioned earlier, STDs often have no symptoms. However, leaving them untreated may lead to serious complications, just to name a few:
Gonorrhoea
Pelvic inflammatory disease, which may lead to infertility
Chlamydia
Pelvic inflammatory disease, which may lead to infertility
Genital herpes
Bladder problems, meningitis
Syphilis
Blindness, loss of motor skills, dementia, and damage to the heart, brain, eyes, kidneys, and bones
Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Cervical cancer, anal cancer, penile cancer (can be prevented through vaccination)
Hepatitis B
Cirrhosis, liver cancer… (can be prevented through vaccination)
HIV
Reduced life expectancy, opportunistic infections, may gradually destroy the immune system and advance to AIDS
Starting treatment ASAP is important to prevent the transmission of infections to others and to minimize the long-term complications of STDs. Recent sexual partners should also be treated to prevent re-infection and further transmission.
Recognized as one of the top-rated STD clinics in Kuala Lumpur, offers professional and affordable STD testing, treatment and medication.
All test results and medical records are encrypted in CAREPLUS’ cloud system. No one, including CAREPLUS staff, can access it without your permission.
Offer a wide range of rapid and lab tests that will provide immediate results with high accuracy.
Rapid tests generally take 20 minutes, whereas the turnaround time for lab tests is 3-5 days.
Reasonable and affordable pricing to tailor your needs
Follows up personally by our Family Medicine Specialist through Whatsapp and calls
Offers all types of vaccination against potential STDs and non-STD-related diseases
Glizigen is a preparation for external use highly effective in the treatment of papilloma virus and genital herpes. The discovery a new formulation to fight all the infections caused by herpesvirus in its different forms (genital, oral, varicella-zoster) and papilloma virus has attained the cure of the treated patients
is not just an ordinary primary care provider. Our Family Medicine Specialists are highly skilled and experienced in providing top-quality STD-related medical advice, diagnosis and treatment.
Our professional and holistic approach to STDs sets us apart from others. Instead of offering you a standard STD treatment and sending you on your way, we take time to understand the root cause of your situation and recommend solutions that suit your needs.
People are afraid of getting STDs, not only due to health or medical concern but also the fear, shame and embarrassment associated with it.
STDs may sometimes be perceived as something disgusting. However, this is merely a stereotype and is NOT true. Getting an STD has nothing to do with hygiene. Anyone sexually active can get an STD.
If you are concerned that you or your sexual partner may have an STD, have questions about STD, or even feel helpless and have no one to speak to, reach out to us.
