Do you have unprotected sex and end up with more than what you were hoping for? Fortunately, if detected early, oral antibiotics will effectively treat the most common STDs. They can however, trigger serious problems if left untreated, so if you have had unprotected sex, act now to protect yourself for the future. Home testing kits are now available in the UK, such as those offered by Home StI Kits London company Checkurself.org.uk, so you can take the first step towards fighting these pathogens in the comfort of your home, even if you are unable to speak to a specialist in person.

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Chlamydia

 

Chlamydia among 16-24 year-olds is one of the most common STIs. Chlamydia is treated with antibiotics, which if taken properly, treats 95 percent of cases. The medicinal substance is given in tablet or capsule form and can be given as two or four tablets a day or as two tablets a day for a week. If he feels you will have problems, your doctor will give you a longer course of treatment.

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Gonorrhoea

 

The second most common STI is gonorrhoea, which again mostly affects under 25s. Usually, symptoms are more noticeable than chlamydia, but only 1 in 10 cases are asymptomatic. You should get checked if you’ve had unprotected intercourse. Gonorrhoea is readily treated with a single injection of antibiotics and a tablet, but it can cause infertility and blindness in babies if left untreated.

 

Syphilis

 

Cases of syphilis have recently been growing. It is difficult to detect, it is easy to get tested and treatment requires an injection of antibiotics or a tablet course. Having it treated early is the crucial thing about syphilis. Left alone, it can cause severe problems that are life threatening.