Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

1. Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)

2. Facts • Most are spread only through sexual contact • You cannot tell someone has an STI by the way they look • Most people with an STI have no symptoms • Many can be treated if detected early • Must be accurately identified to be treated right • The body does not become immune to them! • Serious cases can cause sterility, certain cancers, or death

3. What is an STI? • STI - Infection spread from person to person through sexual contact • major health problem for young people between ages 15-19 years old. • How can STIs be transmitted? • through bodily fluids such as semen, vaginal fluids, or blood; exchanged from: oral, vaginal, and/or anal sex

4. Common Symptoms: - Bumps, blisters, sores, swelling, or itching near mouth or genitals - Skin rash - Painful urination - Discharge from penis or vagina - Irregular bleeding (women) - Aches, pains, fever, chills - Asymptomatic or no symptoms at all

5. Sexually Transmitted Infections ANYONEcan get an STI: • Men  Women • Women Men • Same Sex partners to each other • Babies (from mother during birth) Is there a cure? • All of them can be treated • Some can be cured • Some can cause serious health risks or death if untreated

6. STI Treatment • Treatment Can…. -Cure some STIs -Relieve symptoms -Make it less likely to pass the disease -Some have vaccines ALL STIs ARE 100% PREVENTABLE!!!

7. Practicing Abstinence Abstinence: deliberate avoidance of sexual activity, the ONLY guaranteed form of protection from STIs! Remember: 1) Condoms can help prevent STIs but do not work 100% of the time 2) Getting tested regularly when you are engaging in sexual activity can help ensure your sexual health

8. Responsible Behavior • Choose partners wisely • Avoid being alone with someone if you are not comfortable • Know your limits and share with your partner • Be assertive • See a doctor if you think you may have an STI, do NOT continue having sex!

9. F.Y.I. Using condoms correctly can help protect against most sexually transmitted infections, but they are not 100% fool proof. *The only way to avoid is to abstain*

10. Exposure Chart

11. Common STI’s Chlamydia Gonorrhea Syphilis Genital Herpes HPV - Human PapillomaVirus Hepatitis HIV/AIDS

12. Effective Communication “If you really care for me, you would have sex with me.” “Sex can be safe.” “Everyone else is doing it.” “It’s just sex, what’s the big deal?”

13. Chlamydia Overview Caused from a bacteria in the mucus membrane areas of the body (vagina, penis, throat, etc.) Symptoms • Burning during urination • Irritation of genitals • Discharge • Females have mild or no symptoms Treatment • Antibiotics • Additional Info • Most common STI in the US • Infects 4 million annually

14. Gonorrhea Overview Caused from a bacteria in the mucus membrane areas of the body (vagina, penis, throat, etc.) Symptoms • Discharge • Swollen lymph nodes • Painful urination • Females show mild or no symptoms Treatment • Antibiotics • Some not curable • Additional Info • Most well-known STI • 800,000 Americans infected annually

15. Genital Herpes Symptoms • Painful itchy blisters in genital area • Fever • Burning when urinating during outbreak Treatment • No cure • Medication can relieve symptoms Overview: Skin to skin contact, does not only come from intercourse!! There are 2 types: 1 – fever or blister on mouth or face 2 – blisters on sex organs

16. Genital Warts-HPV Overview: - Spread from all forms of sexual contact, not just intercourse - Very contagious and causes by the Human Papilloma Virus - Over 1 million new cases each year Symptoms • Painful warts in genial area 3-6 months after exposed Treatment • Medication • Freezing or surgery to remove warts

17. Syphilis Overview: -Spread through sexual contact Increases chances of HIV infection There are 3 stages: 1 – Painless sores where bacteria entered 2- Rashes, bumps, warts where the bacteria entered 3 – Destruction of internal organs Symptoms • Red sores near genitals • Flu like symptoms Treatment • Antibiotics