A 47-year-old member asked:
Is there a difference between a sexually transmitted infection and a sexually transmitted disease?
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Dr. Stephen Sudleranswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 42 years experience
Former causes Latter: A sexually transmitted disease is the manifestation of a sexually transmitted infection. The infection causes the signs, symptoms, and short and long term effects of disease. The disease is named for the agent that causes the infection. I hope this helps.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
Sexually transmitted infections = sexually transmitted disease, right?
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Dr. Julian Raffoulanswered
Specializes in General Practice
Yes.. and No.: Thank you for asking, this is a very common question. Both terms are interchangeable, however, the term sexually transmitted infection is broader and more encompassing. If an infection results in altering normal body function, it is then called a disease. Because many STDs can be asymptomatic, the term STI is used. It's all semantics. The important this is to know your sexual health & get tested.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Is ic a sexually transmitted disease/infection (std/sti)?
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Dr. Kevin O'neilanswered
Urogynecology 30 years experience
No: Interstitial cystitis is an inflammatory condition wherein the bladder is deficient in a 'slime layer' that protects the lining from irritating substances in the urine. Almost like a 'diaper rash' on the inside. It can be managed and treated with dietary changes, oral medications and sometimes infusions of medicine into the bladder.
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A 43-year-old female asked:
I have a concern regarding sexually transmitted diseases. If a guy inserts his penis once and then puts on condom is there a high risk of infection?
Dr. Julie Abbottanswered
Preventive Medicine 47 years experience
Not high but some...: This is playing with fire. Condoms need to be used 100% of the time to have some reassurance regarding sexually transmitted infection. While the ris... Read More
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A 21-year-old male asked:
Sexual disease infection always affect the penis? I get a itchyrash on buttocks when i start a job as butcher, iwas thinkingof a bacteria, whatcould be
Dr. Laurence Badgleyanswered
General Practice 53 years experience
Fungal: Buttock rash and jock itch are caused by fungi such as candida albicans. Over the counter preparations might be useful. Keeping the areas dry and ae... Read More
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A 39-year-old female asked:
Do I have to see a gynecologist for emotional distress, depression, stress, loss of appetite, loss of sleep because of sexual infection or disease
Dr. Nicholas Stratasanswered
Psychiatry 63 years experience
Yes or primary MD: These are symptoms of depression but could be caused by other factors including tions or other diseases such as thyroid, lo vitamin d etc.
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Why am i not having my period but im not pregnant, i have take 4 at home pregnancy tests and they have all said negative. my period is always on time and never late. could it be coming from a sexually transmitted disease? yeast infection?
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
It happens: Some women occasionally skip a period or two, often when an egg did not release or on some forms of BC. I would not attribute this to yeast or a STD. ... Read More
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A 34-year-old female asked:
What is the treatment for lyme disease and how long is the full treatment for a chronic infection ? Can it be transmitted through sexual intercourse ?
Dr. John Chiuanswered
Allergy and Immunology 59 years experience
How and no: An antibiotic Rx for about 2 weeks would be enough in its early phase. The effectiveness for chronic infection is much less certain regardless of the ... Read More
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