What does SDT mean in MEDICAL

An STD stands for sexually transmitted disease, which is an infection transmitted through sexual contact with someone who has the infection.

STDs spread when an infected person has unprotected sexual contact with a partner who does not have the same infection. They can also be passed on through other activities such as sharing needles, which allow bodily fluids like blood to pass between two people.

Some common symptoms of an STD include pain or burning during urination, vaginal discharge, itching or irritation in the genital area, soreness or swelling in the groin area, bleeding between periods, and pain during sex. Other less common symptoms may include fever and fatigue.

Yes, if left untreated long enough some STDs can cause serious long-term complications such as infertility in both men and women, chronic pelvic pain in women, increased risk of cervical cancer or HIV transmission, and damage to organs due to infection.

The best way to prevent getting an STD is by practicing safe sex such as using condoms correctly every time you have sexual intercourse and reducing your number of partners. Avoiding sharing needles or other equipment used for piercing or tattooing is also important for preventing the spread of STDs.