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Of sexually transmitted infections

 

This visual material is intended to alert the young generation against infectious diseases, sexually transmitted. As the statistics shows, that people in the age group of 15-35 years have the greatest risk of chlamydia, gonorrhea and others STIs.

However, STDs are one of the most common causes of fertility problems for both women and men. Studies indicate there are problems with the conception of a child approximately 4-5% of the Russian population (about 3 million), while 2/3 of the infertility is secondary in nature, that is associated with concomitant infectious and inflammatory and hormone pathologies.

What preventative measures should be observed by every person to STIs?

  1. Monogamy, commitment to one partner started living together after a mutual examination of experts, the exception of casual relationships.
  2. Annual clinical examination by a gynecologist, urologist, dermatovenereologist, laboratory tests, and prompt treatment of infections, under medical supervision.
  3. Post-coital prophylaxis and the use of condoms greatly reduce the chance of infection, but not 100%. There is always the risk of rupture of the condom, various kinds of oral sex. All of this can lead to the spread of infection.
  4. Constant updating of knowledge about STDs, their symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. People should not panic at the appearance of unpleasant symptoms, to hide and to seek answers on the Internet. The right approach is to go to the doctor, the anonymity of the visit is discussed with medical staff.