PT Health Life – Sexually transmitted diseases are increasing and due to fear, many men go to clinics that do not ensure quality, causing the disease to get worse.
Some common sexually transmitted diseases in men are: gonorrhea, syphilis, HPV virus, genital herpes…
1. Symptoms of sexually transmitted infections in men
After having unsafe sex, some diseases will have an incubation period of 3-7 days and some diseases will have an incubation period of up to 2-3 months.
Below are some symptoms that men may experience when suffering from sexually transmitted diseases . Symptoms are divided into 2 groups: systemic and genital .
Master of Science II Nguyen Tran Thanh answers the symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases in men.
At the genitals:
- Urinary disorders: Frequent urination, painful urination , pain along the urethra and pain after urination
- Ejaculation disorders : Pain during ejaculation, abnormal ejaculation or spermatorrhea
- Other abnormal manifestations appear in the genital area or nearby areas (forehead, foreskin , perineum, tongue…) such as red spots that gradually increase in size and bleed easily when touched or appear. appearance of various types of herpes, ulcers…
- Pus appears at the mouth of the flute, causing pain and discomfort in the genitals and surrounding areas
The whole body may experience symptoms such as fatigue , fever, chills caused by bacteria and viruses invading the body.
At this time, men should go to reputable specialized medical facilities for examination and complete treatment.
2. Prevent sexually transmitted diseases
To effectively prevent sexually transmitted diseases, men need to take the following measures:
– First, you need to have safe sex by using condoms to minimize the risk of sexually transmitted diseases.
– Limit the number of sexual partners and choose safe, monogamous partners. Having sex with many people increases the risk of disease
– Strengthen the body’s immune system by eating moderately, exercising, and avoiding stress. Because sexually transmitted diseases are often caused by viruses and bacteria, healthy men can reduce the risk of pathogens entering.
– Do not share personal belongings such as razors, towels, clothes, underwear, towels… especially do not share needles.
– Men should have regular health check-ups and andrology to early detect diseases, if any, or early detect some potential risks.
– When there are unusual signs, you should visit reputable specialists and hospitals and absolutely do not believe in drugs of unknown origin or online advertisements to avoid losing money and disability.
Nowadays, most sexually transmitted diseases can be cured. The treatment effectiveness of the disease depends on the stage of the disease, the type of disease suffered and whether the patient is treated at reputable medical facilities or not.