Women are more susceptible to STDs than men

　　From a physiological structure perspective, female Compare male more susceptible to infection sexually transmitted diseases , and the consequences are more serious. It is estimated that about six million women in the United States are infected with sexually transmitted diseases every year. In recent years, the number of infected women in my country has also been increasing year by year.

　　In the emergency room, a girl who had swallowed a large amount of sleeping pills was successfully rescued. But the girl didn't appreciate it, she cried and said: "Who asked you to save me? I had an STD and just wanted to die. ”It turned out that many yellow-white papules like cucumber thorns appeared on both sides of the girl's labia minora, which were itchy and painful. She thought she had a sexually transmitted disease and felt sorry for her parents and fiancé, so she committed suicide. As a result, the doctor finally diagnosed it as pseudogenital warts. Although the symptoms of pseudogenital warts and genital warts are similar, they are essentially different. The former is caused by inflammatory stimulation, while the latter is caused by sexual transmission. Recently a certain person in Beijing Hospital Psychological analysis was conducted on more than 200 patients with STDs, and it was found that 100% of the patients had psychological barriers to STDs: such as fear, guilt, anxiety, doubts, etc. The pain of patients with this "heart disease" greatly exceeded disease The pain itself.

　　In a recent survey conducted by a website on 500 female netizens titled "How much do you know about sexually transmitted diseases?" More than half of the respondents had minimal knowledge of STDs, and some respondents who thought they knew about STDs also had fragmented understanding of STDs. Due to the lack of basic understanding of sexually transmitted diseases, many women regard sexually transmitted diseases as a scourge, and more often associate them with moral character. In fact, STDs are just like other infectious diseases. They are just a contagious disease, but they are only related to sexual activities. We can neither take it lightly nor be careless; nor can we be too nervous and be afraid of everything; let alone think that contracting a sexually transmitted disease means a death sentence.

　　Where there is sexual activity there are STDs

　　Sexually transmitted diseases or sexually transmitted diseases (STD) refer to an infectious disease that is mainly transmitted through sexual contact, including syphilis, gonorrhea, non-gonococcal urethritis, bacterial vaginosis, genital warts, pubic lice, genital herpes, and AIDS More than twenty kinds of diseases. Currently, the 8 sexually transmitted diseases listed above are listed as key prevention and control measures by the state.

　　From a medical point of view, there is no essential difference between sexually transmitted diseases and other diseases. As long as there is sexual activity, pathogenic infection will inevitably occur. The more open the society, the more frequent people interact, and the greater the chance of contracting sexually transmitted diseases. In recent years, the number of STD patients in my country has been increasing at a rate of about 15% per year.

　　Women are more susceptible to STDs than men

　　Generally speaking, men are mainly infected with sexually transmitted diseases, but from a physiological structure, women are more susceptible to sexually transmitted diseases than men, and the consequences are more serious. The inner wall of the female vagina is an extremely thin layer of mucous membrane, which is extremely susceptible to infection. Moreover, women are exposed to infection sources for a longer period of time than men because sperm and organic sources of infection can accumulate in the vagina. It is also difficult to diagnose female STDs, partly because some STDs have no symptoms, and even if damage to the human body or other signs are already present, these symptoms are often hidden in the vagina and are not easily discovered. Therefore, women are twice as likely as men to develop certain STDs, such as gonorrhea and chlamydia, and half as likely to develop syphilis.

　　The serious harm of sexually transmitted diseases to women

　　Looking at STDs from a woman's perspective, in addition to having the same consequences for women as for men, it can also cause a series of complications. These complications can affect women's lives to varying degrees.

　　Some infections that affect fertility, such as chlamydia, can infect the upper reproductive tract and develop into bone. pelvic inflammatory disease It will scar and block the fallopian tubes, making it impossible or difficult for sperm to merge with the egg to complete fertilization. Sexually transmitted diseases can also put pregnancy at risk by preventing the fertilized egg from traveling down the fallopian tube and into the uterus, causing fertilization. Ectopic pregnancy , endangering the life of the mother. Sexually transmitted diseases also often destroy pregnancy, causing stillbirth, spontaneous abortion, premature birth or newborn baby Underweight, etc.

　　Increasing the chance of contracting other diseases Sexually transmitted diseases will also increase the chance of women suffering from other diseases. For example, there are more than 70 types of papillomavirus (commonly called genital warts), two of which are closely related to cervical cancer. Some sexually transmitted diseases, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis, can weaken women's resistance to human immunodeficiency virus.

　　In addition to affecting physical health, sexually transmitted diseases often cause psychological harm to women. Research shows that women react emotionally to contracting an STD differently than men. As mentioned earlier, women's inner pain after contracting an STD greatly exceeds the pain of the disease itself, and they may continue to feel this way for several years.

　　What are the transmission routes of sexually transmitted diseases?

　　Sexually transmitted diseases are caused by pathogens being transmitted to sexual partners during sexual contact through diseased tissues. Mechanical injuries, abrasions or lacerations caused by sexual intercourse can easily transmit pathogens directly to each other. The pathogens that cause sexually transmitted diseases must grow and reproduce under suitable conditions such as temperature and humidity. The human body is suitable for these conditions, especially the genital area. Therefore, when a sexually transmitted disease patient has sexual contact with a healthy person, due to the close and frequent contact between the skin and mucous membranes of both parties, especially the genitals, anus, oral cavity and other parts, there is a warm and moist contact surface, and the pathogens can easily be transmitted to the other party and invade the healthy human body to cause infection. Of course, some pathogens can also invade the body through indirect pathways. The following are the main transmission routes of STDs:

　　1. Sexual behavior transmission: Sexual behavior mainly includes kissing, touching, hugging, sexual intercourse, etc. Sexual intercourse is the main transmission route.

　　2. Indirect contact transmission: Some sexually transmitted diseases can be transmitted through towels, bathtubs, clothes, toilets, underwear, toilets and other supplies.

　　3. Blood-borne transmission: Those contaminated by pathogens can also cause infection through blood transfusions, injections of blood products, and organ or tissue transplants.

　　4. Mother-to-child transmission: Some sexually transmitted diseases can also infect the fetus or newborn during pregnancy or delivery, such as congenital syphilis, neonatal gonococcal or chlamydial conjunctivitis, AIDS, herpes virus infection or cytomegalovirus infection, etc. Pregnant women suffering from sexually transmitted diseases or sexually transmitted diseases are pregnant, and some pathogens can be transmitted to the fetus.

　　5. Iatrogenic transmission: Infection caused by using unsterilized or loosely sterilized medical equipment.

　　How to stay away from sexually transmitted diseases

　　The prevention and treatment of sexually transmitted diseases mainly focuses on prevention. Avoiding unclean sexual contact is the most critical aspect.

　　To ensure that your sexual partner does not have sexually transmitted diseases, you must have an absolute understanding of your sexual partner. Don't have sex with someone you don't understand. Before you start having sex, check to see if your partner has or has had a sexually transmitted disease (STD). The most effective way to avoid STDs is to ensure that your sexual partner does not have STDs.

　　Take protective measures when having sex. Barrier contraception is an effective and easy-to-accept method, such as using condoms, vaginal diaphragms, etc. In fact, condoms were originally invented to prevent syphilis. These methods are encouraged regardless of the need for contraception. But it should be emphasized that condoms are not 100% safe and have a failure rate of more than 10%.

　　Treat oral sex with caution Oral sex does not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases. Many women think that oral sex is safer, but in fact, herpes, gonorrhea, syphilis, hepatitis and AIDS can be transmitted to each other through oral sex. Therefore, please use safe sexual intercourse.

　　Pay attention to sexual hygiene and keep your reproductive organs clean and hygienic. Men should frequently scrub the surface of their penis, glans penis and scrotum, and women should also take regular baths to keep their vulva clean. Pay attention to the hygiene of eating and living. Do not sleep in the same bed with someone with sexually transmitted diseases, and do not share towels, clothes, dishes, or chopsticks. Not to mention sharing razors, injection needles, etc. Clothes used by STD patients must be strictly disinfected. When going out, be sure to choose hotels, restaurants, bathrooms, etc. with good sanitary conditions.

　　if you have an STD

　　Most STDs are completely treatable if caught early. At present, in addition to AIDS, there are good specific drugs for syphilis, gonorrhea, non-gonococcal urethritis, lymphogranuloma venereum, inguinal granuloma, urinary tract mycoplasmosis, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, genital warts, genital herpes, vulvar candidiasis, pubic lice, etc. If you think you may have an STD, be sure to pay attention to the following:

　　After receiving a doctor's examination for STDs, some people tend to have random thoughts. At this time, it is most necessary to think calmly and go to the hospital for a check-up with a doctor as soon as possible. You must not rely on subjective judgment; in addition, you cannot use your imagination to associate some symptoms that have nothing to do with STDs with STDs.

　　Seek medical treatment early for treatment. If you have sexually transmitted diseases, you must not hide the disease and avoid medical treatment. Seeking medical treatment early is conducive to recovery. If time is delayed, the infection can spread to nearby organs. The hospital will respect the patient's personality and protect the patient's privacy.

　　Resolutely stop having sex. If the test results show that you have a bacterial sexually transmitted infection and are receiving treatment, you should stop having any form of sex until you are completely cured.

　　Treat pregnancy with caution If you are infected with a viral infection and plan to become pregnant or are already pregnant, you should consult your doctor in advance. Some STDs can be passed on to the fetus during birth, so you need to find out if there are treatments or alternative delivery options.

　　Tell the other party the truth. Some patients are worried that the other party will be hurt emotionally if they find out about the illness, and are unwilling to tell the other party the truth. This method is not advisable. If you have had sexual relations with the other person after becoming ill, or have transmitted an STD to the other person, be sure to ask the other person to go to the hospital for examination. Because even if you can hide it for a while, paper can't cover up the fire after all. When the problem is exposed, the relationship between both parties will definitely be affected, and it is very likely that the other party will also delay the best time for medical treatment.