STIs could worsen if left untreated
STIs could worsen if left untreated
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that are left untreated could progress and have far graver implications for suffers, an expert has warned.Jason Warriner, clinical director at the Terrence Higgins Trust, UK, warned that numerous STIs can become far worse if they are not dealt with.
He noted that two common sexual infections, gonorrhoea and herpes, can sometimes occur without any symptoms.
But he advised anyone who fears they may be suffering from an STI to have it checked immediately and urged people not to be embarrassed about their sexual health.
While things such as Chlamydia and gonorrhoea are bacteria, herpes is a virus and once someone is infected they have it for life.
Scientists at the Harvard School of Public Health, US, found that men who develop the common STI, trichomonas vaginalis, could be at greater risk of contracting advanced and lethal prostate cancer.
This site and its health-related information and resources are not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice or for the care that patients receive from their doctors. Nothing in this site, or the links accessible through it, is intended to be used for medical diagnosis or treatment and information contained on this site should not be relied on for that purpose. Always seek the advice of your doctor before beginning any new treatment or if you should have any questions regarding a medical condition. You should not disregard medical advice, or delay seeking medical advice, because of something you read in this site or the links accessible through it.
