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What Happens If One Avoids STD Testing?

In earlier days, STD testing was not easily accessible and it was difficult to find health providers and clinics undergoing test.
But with the advancement in medical science and technology, STD testing is easier and more confidential.
If sexually active individuals want to make sure whether they are indeed suffering from any STD, should consult specialist doctors, otherwise patients would face more health risk and complications in the coming days which may even lead to death.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) are causing concern in almost all the countries and the percent of people affected with it are on rise.
Both the sexes are susceptible to these diseases and proper steps need to be undertaken to prevent transmission of these diseases.
The diseases mostly occur due to sexual intercourse where one infected person unknowingly may transfer it to his/her partner.
People under the age of 25 are more susceptible to these diseases, as this age group is involved more in sex.
However some reports also claim rise in sexual diseases in older people.
Common STDs to affect people are Chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes and syphilis.
Pregnant women have high risk if they do not undergo STD testing, for they can give birth to infected children.
Pregnant woman should undergo regular check for STD, otherwise it can result in severe birth defects in infants or even death of infants.
Other complications and miscarriages can also happen due to this.
All the above problems can be easily solved if patient undergoes treatment, and care for their sexual health during treatment.
Sexual Transmitted Infections (STD) often doesn't show any symptoms for days or years; however patients may have problems like abnormal vaginal discharge, swollen vagina, stomach ache, vaginal itching and pain.
These symptoms are also associated with other infections, so if a patient suspects any such symptoms, he/she should immediately contact doctor and get test done.

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