How should I be screened for sexually transmitted diseases?

Sexually transmitted diseases are often difficult to cure if not detected early, and can cause serious health problems. Therefore, screening for sexually transmitted diseases is very important to protect the health of the patient himself.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are acquired during sexual contact. The cause can be bacterial or viral, and can be transmitted through any type of sexual contact. Some diseases such as hepatitis, HIV can also be transmitted through other ways such as contact with body secretions.
Some sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) include:
Syphilis : Caused by the bacteria treponema pallidum Chlamydia infection is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections and has serious complications. important if not treated. Symptoms include painful urination, abnormal vaginal discharge, or abdominal pain. Gonorrhea: Also a fairly common sexually transmitted disease, caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Symptoms include painful urination, abnormal vaginal or penile discharge, and swollen and painful testicles. Genital herpes caused by herpes simplex virus Genital warts are caused by human papillomavirus (HPV), some types can cause cervical cancer in women Hepatitis B, C HIV: Human immunodeficiency virus , the cause of acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). HIV pregnancy STD testing detects HIV antibodies and/or HIV p24 antigen in the blood.

>> See also: Ureaplasma: one of the causative agents of sexually transmitted diseases - Article written by BSCKII Nguyen Thu Hoai - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Vinmec Times City International General Hospital.

Sexually transmitted disease screenings are tests for a doctor to check for an infection. STIs often have no symptoms, and many people can get them without knowing it, so screening is important.
Who should be screened includes:
All women and men including adolescents should be screened for HIV. All women under the age of 26 who have had sex. Older women who have sex with multiple partners and do not use condoms. All people who are sexually active and do not have a stable partner, or have multiple sex partners. Pregnant women should be screened for syphilis, chlamydia, HIV, and hepatitis B. Some people may have additional screenings depending on their sexual habits. Homosexuals.

Different infections will have different tests, samples can be vaginal discharge, penis, or urine, blood, ... The doctor will base on age, condition and habits familiar with sexual activities to give appropriate tests.
To prevent STIs need:
Safe sex with 1 partner, use condoms when having sex. Note, some "natural" condoms such as those made from sheep intestine will not provide protection. If you're younger than 26, you can get the HPV vaccine to prevent genital warts and cervical cancer in women. If you do not have hepatitis B and C, you need to get vaccinated against hepatitis B and hepatitis C to prevent them. If your sex partner has herpes, he or she can reduce the risk of infection by taking valacyclovir. In addition, when there are abnormal symptoms such as vaginal discharge, abnormal penis, swollen testicles, painful urination, etc., especially for those who have an unsafe sex life, there are many friends. If you feel sick and suspect you have an illness, you should immediately go to a medical facility for timely examination and treatment.
In conclusion, sexually transmitted diseases can have serious consequences, if not detected and treated early. Therefore, screening for sexually transmitted diseases is very important. A disease will have different tests, depending on age, condition and sexual habits so that the doctor can recommend appropriate tests. To prevent sexually transmitted diseases, the best way is to use condoms during sex and have a safe sex life.

Vinmec International General Hospital offers a Package of Examination and Screening for social diseases to help customers detect diseases early and have effective treatment and prevent dangerous complications. The screening package for social diseases at Vinmec is for all ages, both men and women.