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Sexual Health, which a person devoutly maintains with a good diet, proper hygiene, careful social contacts and regular Sexual performance, is always susceptible to subtly operating threats from, out in the open. Gonorrhea is a Sexually Transmitted Disease, caused by the bacterium Neisseria Gonorrhoeae. In the United States alone, it is estimated that over 700,000 persons are affected by Gonorrhea every year. On the outset, Gonorrhea is not dangerous, but if left untreated can affect major functions of the anatomy and induce life threatening complications.

Gonorrhea is spread through genital contact, i.e. the penis, vagina, mouth or the anus. The bacteria rest within warm openings, such as the cervix, uterus, fallopian tubes, urethra, anus, mouth, throat and eyes, and multiply in there. Gonorrhea exhibits symptoms such as burning sensations when urinating, itching, bleeding and abnormal discharge of fluids. Gonorrhea, when left untreated can cause serious medical conditions. Male testicles can get infected causing sterility. Women can develop Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, where reproductive organs can get negatively altered while conception and pregnancy. Severe longstanding Gonorrhea can affect the Blood, which can prove life threatening to the person. Presence of this condition also easily attracts the HIV virus, cause infection and speeds up transfer. A pregnant woman with Gonorrheal infection passes on to the infant, which stands at high risk for blindness or death.

Gonorrhea is easily detected by examination of urine sample and surface samples from the urethra, cervix, rectum or the throat. Gonorrhea is successfully treated by Healthcare with antibiotics. However, in cases of persons with multiple STDs, treatment can prove challenging, with combinations of different medications necessary and sometimes repeatedly. Persons positive with Gonorrhea, must be tested for other STDs. Medications have a curative effect on Gonorrhea, however for severe damages caused by this condition, separate courses of treatment must be followed. A treated person can however be later re-infected with Gonorrhea. Gonorrhea can be avoided with consistent use of Latex condoms and Sexual Health be maintained by practicing a long term monogamous relationship.

Sexual Health is at constant risk, for sexually active individuals, from Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and one such subtle strike is from the bacterium called Chlamydia Trachomatis. Over two million cases of Chlamydia are reported in the United States alone, most persons usually being in their teens and twenties.

Chlamydia can affect both men and women, by silently deceasing their reproductive organs. However, in most cases clear symptoms are present, which gives enough time and opportunity to address the situation. Chlamydia is transmitted during vaginal, anal and oral sex, and babies born out of infected mothers. Like most STDs, the inception of Chlamydia mostly occurs in people engaging in multiple partner sex. Symptoms generally show 2 to 3 weeks after this disease has stabilized and may include abnormal vaginal discharge, burning sensation while urinating, abdominal and back pain, fever, discomfort during intercourse and abnormal bleeding. Men may show symptoms of burning, itching and discharge from the penis, pain and swelling in testicles. Anal infection of this disease may cause symptoms such as pain, bleeding and discharge from the rectum. Oral infection may occur in the throat. Untreated Chlamydia can seriously affect the reproductive organs. In Men the tube carrying sperms from the testes, can be infected and may result in sterility. Women may develop a condition known as Pelvic Inflammatory Disease, affecting the uterus, ovaries and the fallopian tubes. After conception, the foetus is displaced into the fallopian tube, and can result in serious complications of pregnancy and premature birth.

Chlamydia can be clearly diagnosed by a urine test and from specimen collected from the cervix or the penis, and is effectively treated with common antibiotics. The affected individual and partners must also be tested for HIV. Sexual Health is regained instantly during treatment course and individuals can lead a normal life. Sexual encounters must be avoided until fully healed of this condition, and care must be taken in future to maintain good Sexual Health.

Sexual Health of the person, is the most invested hope by her, but sometimes remains controlled by undetermined factors which affect in subtle ways. Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is an infection of the Vagina, occurring sometimes because of natural variations in the environment and at other times due to exposure to improper situations, which cause this minor disease.

BV is a condition in women, when the normal bacterial balance in the vagina is upset, causing hostile symptoms. The female vagina contains a mixture of both friendly and harmful bacteria. A proper balance of these two types of bacteria is naturally maintained in order to protect the state and functions of this sex organ. However, sometimes due to varying conditions of nature or due to bad Sexual Health, harmful bacterial content increases beyond measure and clinical symptoms begin to show. Presence of BV is indicated by primary symptoms, which may include white discharge from the vagina, pain in and around the area, bad odor, burning and itching. However, BV may pose other serious threats to the well being of the woman. Having BV may increase the risk of acquiring HIV, and faster transfer of the HIV virus to sex partners. BV may create complications during conceptions and pregnancy, and may result in premature birth of the baby. Sometimes, BV may induce Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), which is improper positioning of the fertilized egg in the infected uterus and fallopian tubes. BV also increases the risk for other STDs, such as Chlamydia, HSV and Gonorrhea. Presence or development of BV has also been detected in patients who have undergone procedures such as abortion and hysterectomy.

Though BV in some cases is known to disappear on its own, must be treated to avoid the uncomfortable symptoms and further complications. Health Professionals are well equipped to successfully detect the presence of BV and treat it. BV is treated with antibiotics, with different dosages specific to the patient. Women with BV can lead a normal life and maintain good Sexual Health, with the help of medications and in following appropriate Sexual routines thereafter.