Oral Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Oral sex is seen as the best way of avoiding pregnancy by people, especially teenagers. In the same way, most people think that indulging in oral sex negates their risk of getting infected by sexually transmitted diseases in comparison to vaginal and anal sex. However, this is not actually true, rather it is possible for men as well women to get infected by sexually transmitted diseases through unprotected oral sex. The risk of oral STDs increases when a person indulges in sex with multiple partners. As this has become a common thing in today's times, it is important for people to know about oral sexually transmitted diseases in detail. More on list of STDs.

Oral Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Causes

Some of the diseases that can be transmitted through oral sex include herpes, chlamydia, HPV, gonorrhea, hepatitis B and syphilis. Apart from this, people can also get infected by HIV through oral sex. Though the chances of having these STDs, especially HIV is very less when it comes to oral sex, this is still possible. One of the reasons due to which people think that they cannot develop an infection during oral sex is because the mucus membrane of the mouth is very thick as well as tough. However, the tissues of the mouth may get irritated during oral sex and this can cause the virus to be absorbed in the bloodstream. Moreover, when people who have cuts or sores in their mouth indulge in oral sex with an infected person, it is likely for the person to be affected by sexually transmitted diseases. On the other hand, if the genital area of the person who is performing oral sex has cuts, scratches, sores, etc., then he/she is at a risk of getting infected, if the other person has one of the oral sexually transmitted diseases.

Oral Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Symptoms

Many times, the reason for the spread of these oral sexually transmitted diseases is that people do not come to know that they are infected. In other words, it can be said that STDs which are contracted orally are asymptomatic during the early days. However, there are some symptoms that one may experience with oral STDs too. Some of these symptoms include painless ulcers in the mouth, fever, burning sensation in the mouth, abdominal pain, swollen glands, weight loss, shortness of breath, throat pain, etc. It has also been observed that oral sexually transmitted diseases has been one of the major reason for the occurrence of oral, head, neck as well as throat cancer. More on STD symptoms in men and STD symptoms in women.

Oral Sexually Transmitted Diseases - Treatments

The treatment of oral sexually transmitted diseases will depend on the type of disease that has infected the person. For instance, the treatment for gonorrhea will be totally different from that of chlamydia. Also, it is said that the chances of effective treatment is when the disease is diagnosed during the initial stages. Hence, it is important to consult one's physician as soon as one observes the symptoms of oral sexually transmitted diseases. Also, as most of these diseases are asymptomatic, it is necessary that people who indulge in unprotected oral sex with more than one partner to get check ups done on a regular basis. This can help in getting immediate treatment as well as prevention of spreading the disease to other people. Though most STDs can be completely cured with timely treatment, it is not possible to treat HIV fully. However, timely diagnosis can help the person in getting treatment which will aid in improving the person's quality of life as well as increase the person's lifespan.

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As the treatments for these oral sexually transmitted diseases are not fool proof, i.e. the chances of a person to be completely cured are not 100%. It important for people to take some necessary precautions to prevent themselves from getting infected. One of the ways of preventing sexually transmitted diseases is by practicing safe sex, i.e. using a condom or a dental dam. However, the best way of staying away from these diseases is by sticking to a single sexual partner.