The main symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases in women:

vaginal itching,
abnormal discharge,
pain during sexual intercourse,
These are rashes or lesions in the genital area or on the skin.

Many sexually transmitted diseases cause no symptoms. If left untreated, sexually transmitted diseases can lead to infertility and cervical cancer. These types of risks make the issue of safe sex more important.

The fact that some sexually transmitted diseases show no symptoms increases the risk of transmission. In this case, the patient cannot receive treatment.

The most common sexually transmitted diseases in women:

HPV (human papillomavirus): Transmitted through skin contact during sexual intercourse. There are more than 100 types, but a few are carcinogenic. HPV can also cause infection in the mouth and throat. It causes warts in the genital area or throat. HPV does not always cause symptoms and may resolve spontaneously. HPV is the most important cause of cervical cancer. It can be prevented by vaccination.
Gonorrhea (gonorrhea): It is an infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria gonorrhea. It tends to infect warm, moist areas of the body. These include: the urethra (the tube that drains urine from the bladder), eyes, throat, vagina, anus, female reproductive tract (fallopian tubes, cervix and uterus). Gonorrhea is passed from person to person through unprotected oral, anal or vaginal sex. People who have many sexual partners or who do not use condoms are at the greatest risk of infection. Symptoms of the disease appear within 14 days after infection. The disease may progress without any symptoms. The disease most commonly causes the following symptoms in women:

– discharge from the vagina (watery, creamy or slightly green),

– pain or burning sensation when urinating,

– need to urinate more frequently,

– Prolonged menstrual bleeding or occasional spotting,

– sore throat,

– pain during sexual intercourse,

– sharp pain in the lower abdomen,

– fire. If the disease is not treated, it can cause PID (Pelvic inflammatory disease). Gonorrhea can cause infertility and ectopic pregnancy. Gonorrhea is treated with antibiotics.

Chlamydia: A common sexually transmitted infection caused by the Chlamydia bacteria. It may not cause any symptoms in the early stages. Even skin contact with the genital area or touching the sexual organ with hands is enough to transmit the disease. Full sexual intercourse does not have to occur. Newborn babies can get chlamydia infection from their mothers during birth. Chlamydia can also cause eye infection. Symptoms of chlamydia infection in women: Painful sexual intercourse, vaginal discharge, burning sensation during urination, pain in the lower abdomen, inflammation of the cervix (cervicitis), bleeding between menstrual periods. Chlamydia infection can cause pelvic inflammatory disease in women. It can also infect the throat if oral sex is performed. Chlamydia infection can be treated with antibiotics.
Genital herpes: Caused by herpes virus type 2. Painful, water-filled blisters occur in the genital area. The virus enters the body through skin cracks and scratches. The virus can be found in saliva, semen and vaginal secretions. The symptom of the disease is the presence of water-filled lesions in the vagina, anus and buttocks. Lymph nodes in the nearby area may swell and there may be a fever. Genital herpes can be transmitted to the baby during normal birth. It can cause blindness, brain damage and death in babies. Antiviral drugs are used in its treatment.
Syphilis (syphilis) Syphilis: Caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. It is a potentially serious infection, early treatment is necessary to prevent permanent damage and long-term complications. In the initial stage, one can usually feel a round, hard sore around the genitals, anus, rectum, or mouth. This may continue for 3-6 weeks. There may be no pain. In the second stage, the following symptoms appear: a hard, brownish or red non-itchy rash on the palms of the hands or soles of the feet, lesions in organs such as the mouth, vagina or anus, swollen lymph nodes, hair loss, headache, weight loss, muscle aches, fatigue, fever. In the third stage, life-threatening complications can affect the brain, nervous system, eyes, heart, and some other organs. Symptoms at this stage will depend on which part of the body the syphilis affects. Syphilis can be treated with antibiotics.
Scabies: It causes itchy, acne-like lesions anywhere on the body. It can be transmitted sexually, through skin contact, and through items such as towels and bed linen. Scabies treatment is done through effective creams.
Molluscum contagiosum: Molluscum contagiosum is a contagious viral skin infection that is usually benign. It can affect adults and children. It is common in children. Its occurrence in adults suggests sexual transmission. It is transmitted through skin contact during sex. Small wart-like bumps appear on the skin.
HIV (AIDS): HIV is a virus that suppresses the immune system. Therefore, a person with HIV is also prone to other infections. When a person has HIV, the virus spreads in semen, blood, breast milk and vagina.