Types of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Some STDs are caused by bacteria and can be treated with antibiotic medicines.

They include:

• Syphilis (produces an ulcer on the genitals and if untreated can lead to further serious health problems)
• Chlamydia (can damage a woman's reproductive organs, leading to infertility if left untreated)
• Gonorrhea (bacteria from this disease can also grow in the mouth, throat, eyes and anus)

If these diseases are left untreated, you can develop further complications. Females in particular can develop pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) which could also lead to infertility.

Other STDs are caused by viruses. These can lead to more life-threatening ailments. They include:

• Genital warts (which in women can develop into cervical cancer)
• Hepatitis B or C (may eventually result in liver failure and eventually, the need of a liver transplant)
• Herpes (non-curable with breakouts occurring throughout your lifetime)
• Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV (non-curable and can lead to AIDS, which can be fatal)