{"id":2659,"date":"2022-02-21T10:25:39","date_gmt":"2022-02-21T10:25:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toplinemultist.wpengine.com\/theme4\/?p=2659"},"modified":"2022-02-21T10:25:39","modified_gmt":"2022-02-21T10:25:39","slug":"5-most-common-stds-in-women-in-the-us","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.toplinemd.com\/levine-plastic-surgery\/2022\/02\/21\/5-most-common-stds-in-women-in-the-us\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Most Common STDs In Women In The US"},"content":{"rendered":"

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are some of the most common diseases women have to deal with. A person can contract STD from unprotected sexual intercourse, but many people are unaware that STDs are also passed through oral-to-genital contact as well as kissing. This is why we want to share the five most common STDs and improve your knowledge and understanding of them. After all, health complications and consequences can turn rather serious when you have an untreated STD for too long. Some of the most common<\/span> signs of STD in women<\/span><\/a> include vaginal rashes and pain, untypical discharge, and itching. However, not all STDs are accompanied by the same set of symptoms. That said, let\u2019s discuss the five most common STDs that the female population is especially vulnerable to.<\/span><\/p>\n

5 Most Common STDs in Women<\/b><\/h2>\n

1. Chlamydia<\/b><\/h3>\n

As a matter of fact, the most common STD in the US is chlamydia. However, this is not the worst STD as the treatment is rather simple and easy. Oral antibiotics can manage the issue just fine. The typical signs of STD in women when chlamydia is concerned include abnormal vaginal discharge and painful intercourse.<\/span><\/p>\n

Chlamydia is a bacterial infection that generally attacks the cervix. This infection is also not easy to detect as many affected women may be completely asymptomatic. This is precisely why chlamydia is the most common STD in the US, as mentioned \u2013 infected people may spread it further as they don\u2019t even know they have it due to the lack of clear symptoms. However, if there\u2019s even a tiny suspicion that you might have contracted it, make sure to see your doctor as soon as possible. Even though the treatment is far from challenging, leaving this untreated STD to wreak havoc in your body can lead to serious health complications.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Gonorrhea<\/b><\/h3>\n

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Gonorrhea is the oldest STD known today, also called \u201cthe clap.\u201d It affects the cervix just like chlamydia, and this untreated STD can pose many dangers to the overall health. Signs of STD in women when it comes to gonorrhea include:<\/span><\/p>\n