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What should you avoid while on STD treatment?

If you are undergoing an STD treatment, there are a few precautions you must take note of:

Refrain from any form of sexual activity until you have completed your treatment.
In some instances, you may have to do repeat testing to verify you are truly cured.

How do I know if I have an STD/STI?

Many sexually transmitted infections will not cause any visible symptoms. If you suspect you have a particular STI, don’t wait until symptoms appear before you seek medical assistance. Instead, seek medical advice if you think you have been exposed to an STD/STI.

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Molluscum Contagiosum

Molluscum contagiosum is a common skin infection characterised by round, firm, or hard painless bumps; they can vary in size from a pinhead to a pencil eraser.

Mycoplasma Genitalium

Mycoplasma genitalium is a sexually transmitted infection that causes infection in the genital tract or urethra.

Syphilis

Syphilis is a completely treatable Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI). However, if syphilis is left untreated, it can lead to serious health complications. Syphilis is caused by a bacteria known as Treponema Pallidum.

Genital Warts

Genital Warts are one of the most common Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Singapore and worldwide.

Pap Smear

A pap smear test is a simple bedside procedure that can be performed by your doctor, primarily to test for abnormal changes in cells, such as cancer.

Anal Pap Smear

Anal cancer refers to abnormal cell growth either inside or around the anal opening. This

HPV Vaccination

HPV is a sexually transmitted viral infection that is spread through skin-to-skin contact. HPV remains one of the most prevalent STIs globally:

HPV Testing

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a fairly common virus that can affect both men and women in different parts of their bodies.

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is offered when a person is at very high risk of acquiring HIV infection.

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP)

Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) is an antiretroviral medication (ART) option offer to people AFTER being possibly exposed to HIV to reduce the risk of becoming infected.

Discreet HIV Test Singapore

HIV infection will cause an infected person to produce antibodies as a response to fight the disease. HIV tests revolve mainly on detecting these antibodies to indicate whether HIV infection is present in the human body.

STD Test

Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD), and alternatively known as sexually transmitted infections (STI) are spread via sexual contact, transmitted from a person to another through contact with body fluids such as blood, vaginal fluid or semen.

Chlamydia	Prevalent STDs in men Caused by the chlamydia trachomatis bacteria Symptoms include itching, pain while urinating, and a clear discharge Treated using oral or injectable antibiotics
Gonorrhea	Prevalent STDs in men Caused by the gonococcus bacteria or Neisseria gonorrhea Rarely exhibits symptoms but most gonorrhea patients usually observe a yellowish discharge Treated using oral or injectable antibiotics
Genital warts	Prevalent STDs worldwide Caused by the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) Usually transmitted through close skin contact, often during intercourse Increases your risk of developing cancer Can be treated in numerous ways, including surgery, topical medications, and freezing the lesions using liquid nitrogen HPV vaccine can protect you from the nine most common types of HPVs
Genital herpes	Caused by the herpes simplex virus (Type 1 and Type 2) Affects the genitals, skin, and other parts of the body HSV-1 can be transmitted via saliva and if there is a herpes-related sore around a partner’s mouth, it can be spread to the genital area during oral intercourse HSV-2 can affect your genital area, mouth, and anal region Common symptoms include blisters around the anal, mouth, and genital areas. These blisters can potentially break, resulting in a painful sore that takes weeks to heal.
Molluscum contagiosum	Contagious viral skin infection that can affect both adults and children Caused by the pox virus Only considered an STI when it occurs in adults not when it occurs among young kids In adults, the transmission usually happens through skin-skin contact or lesions, generally during any form of sexual activity. Symptoms include small, round bumps on the skin Treatment includes prescription medications, and freezing the bumps to the application of chemicals or electrical current.
Syphilis	Caused by the treponema pallidum bacterium Serious sexually transmitted infection, warranting early effective treatment to help prevent permanent damage as well as long-term complications Initial symptoms may include a round, hard sore at the infection site, which is generally around the anus, genitals, mouth, or rectum. Subsequent symptoms may result in a life-threatening infection that can affect your nervous system, brain, heart, and other vital organs. Treated using injectable antibiotics
Trichomoniasis	Caused by the Trichomona parasite Usually thrives in infected women, but men can also carry this parasite in their urethras, penile tips as well as prostate glands. Treated using oral antibiotics and pessaries
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)/AIDS	Deadly virus that attacks your immune system Can be transmitted through sexual contact as well as other means such as blood transfusion Increases your susceptibility to other infections HIV-positive individuals have an increased risk of catching other types of sexually transmitted infections Can remain in your body, staying in bodily fluids such as semen, breast milk, semen, and rectal and vaginal fluids. Transmission can occur through sharing needles, sexual contact, contact through broken skin, breastfeeding, and during birth. No cure for HIV but treatment can significantly minimise the amount of the virus present in the body to an undetectable level – meaning you cannot transmit the disease to other people.

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