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The importance of treating STDs
Sexually transmitted diseases are uncomfortable and embarrassing
and they may cause a number of other serious problems:
- In women STDs can spread into the uterus (womb) and cause
serious disease.
- If STDs are not treated they can damage the fallopian
tubes and this makes some women sterile (unable to have a
baby).
- Later in life men may have difficulty passing urine
because STDs can cause blockage of the urethra (urine tube).
- If you have an STD, it is much easier for you to 'catch'
HIV/AIDS. This is because the skin is damaged and the AIDS
virus can get into your body more easily.
- Some STDs such as AIDS and Syphilis can harm or even kill
your unborn child, by passing into the blood of the baby.
- Some STDs such as Gonorrhoea and Herpes can infect your
baby as it is being born.
- Cancer of the cervix (mouth of the womb) may develop in
some women who have genital warts.
- Not only are you risking your own life, but also those
dearest to you.
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