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STI/STD:
STD: older language, the term "disease" implied that it was untreated or incurable.
STI: newer reference, "infections" are treatable and sound less intimidating.
People still use them interchangeably. There are some STD's that aren't treatable, and STI's that are.
You're not alone.
STIs are really common. They are the nation's most common type of infection.
When a partner discloses to you, don't jump to conclusions. Be supportive of whatever your partner does say and recognize that it was probably difficult for your them to share.
You should both get tested and ask while at the health center about treatment and prevention options.
A bacterial infection/STI which can infect the cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, urethra, mouth, throat or anus. It requires medical treatment.
Symptoms include painful urination and abnormal discharge from the penis or vagina. Folks may experience testicular pain as well as pain in the lower belly. In some cases, gonorrhea has no symptoms.
Gonorrhea can be treated with antibiotics such as ceftriaxone, azithromycin, and doxycyclin.
A bacterial infection usually spread by sexual contact that starts as a painless sore.
During primary stage, it looks like a firm, round, painless sore (or sores). The secondary stage turns into skin rashes and sores on your mouth, vagina or anus. If not treated for years, the latent and late stages can lead to paralysis, numbness, blindness, and even dementia.
Syphilis is treated with penicillin. Sexual partners should also be treated.
A very common bacterial infection/STI. It can infect the cervix, urethra, testicles, fallopian tubes, and/or ovaries. It can also infect the throat when acquired through oral sex.
Many who have chlamydia don't develop symptoms, but they can still infect others through sexual contact. Symptoms may include genital pain and discharge from the vagina or penis.
Antibiotic therapy for the affected patient and the patient's sexual partners is recommended. Screening for other common sexually transmitted infections should also be performed.
Open communication about both sexual health, especially STI/STDs is a start to ending the stigma.
Once someone doesn't feel judged or alone, they are more likely to seek help.
Planned Parenthood: 1045 N. Lake Ave., Pasadena Ca. 91104
Pasadena Health Center offers the following services related to the testing and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs):
STD testing, diagnosis and treatment, including:
bacterial vaginosis (BV)
chlamydia
genital warts
gonorrhea
herpes
HIV (testing and diagnosis only)
syphilis
trichomoniasis (trich)
Other STD testing, diagnosis and treatment services are also available. Please ask our staff for more information.
STD prevention, including:
condoms
HPV vaccine (Gardasil)
STD and safer sex education
HPV and hepatitis vaccines education
Learn about some STI/STDs.
Learn importance of getting tested.
Help normalize the conversation about STIs and STDs.
Self care can be key to your mental health at this point. Taking care of yourself and remembering that your worth isn't determined by your status will allow you to move forward.
How do you practice self care? What does it mean to you?
Play with it!
Acknowledge that it's hard to come off.
It might take longer for it to disappear for you then it might for others.
Is it the end of the world? NO!!
Can you still use your finger? YES!!
Imagine if we talked about having STIs/STDs in the same way?
Easier said then done. With all the stigma around STIs/STDs, it's hard to disclose and not fear being judged. But, like with many things, practice makes perfect!