What does STI mean in MEDICAL

A sexually transmitted infection (STI) is an infection that can be spread through sexual contact, such as vaginal, oral or anal sex. STIs can be caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites.

Common symptoms of an STI include pain or burning during urination, abnormal discharge from the genitals and/or sores or lesions in the genital area. Some STIs may not cause any symptoms at all.

You can get tested for an STI by visiting your local doctor or health clinic to have a physical exam and provide a blood, urine or swab sample. This testing process will help determine whether an individual has contracted any sexually transmitted infections.

Treatment for each type of STI varies depending on the type and severity of the infection. Some infections can be easily treated with antibiotics while others require more extensive treatment regimens such as antivirals, topical creams or vaccinations.

Yes, there can be long-term effects from having an untreated STI including infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease and even increased risk of contracting HIV/AIDS. It’s important to get tested and treated for any suspected cases of sexually transmitted infections as soon as possible to avoid these potential complications.

Yes, although condoms offer protection against many types of sexually transmitted infections they are not 100% effective at preventing them. The most effective way to reduce your risk is to practice safe sex and be aware of the risks associated with unprotected sex.

Yes, it is still possible to become pregnant if you have an untreated STI even if you use protection during intercourse because some types of infections can cause damage to reproductive organs which can lead to fertility issues later on in life. It’s important to get tested and treated for any suspected cases of sexually transmitted infections as soon as possible in order to avoid these potential complications.

The best way to prevent getting a sexually transmitted infection (STI) is through abstinence – abstaining from all forms of sexual contact until you are in a long-term monogamous relationship with someone who has been tested for all known forms of sexually transmitted disease/infection and found negative results on all tests taken within the past 6 months prior to initiating sexual contact with them exclusively without additional outside partners.. Other methods include using barrier methods such as condoms every time you have sexual contact and not engaging in high risk behaviors such as sharing needles when doing drugs or piercings/tattoos with unsterilized equipment.

No, it is important that both partners share their test results in order for both individuals involved in the relationship(s) to protect themselves against potentially contracting a sexually transmitted infection. Not knowing one's partners status puts them at greater risk for exposure so it's necessary that both individuals understand their own statusas well as their partner's before engaging in any formof sexual activity.