Question

Early symptoms of the most of the STDs are
a. Itching in pelvic region
b. Fluid discharge in pelvic region
c. Slight pain in pelvic region
d. Swelling in pelvic region
e. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) f. Still births

• A. a, b, c, d and e
• B. a, b, c and d
• C. a, b and c
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is B a, b, c and d

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
The diseases which are transmitted through sexual intercourse are referred to as the sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). Examples include syphilis, AIDS etc.

Early symptoms of STDs
STDs generally affect the genitals or areas surrounding them. Depending upon the causative agent of STDs symptoms may vary. Early symptoms of STDs include:

• Painless sores
• Slight pain and swelling in pelvic region
• Fluid discharge from vagina
• Itching in the genital region

Complications occur during STDs
If STDs are left untreated at early stages, it could lead to complications as follows:

• Pelvic Inflammatory Diseases (PID)
• Stillbirths
• Abortions
• Ectopic pregnancy Infertility