Gonorrhea produces a foamy drip in men and may cause severe pelvic pain and discharge in women. A single dose of antibiotic can eradicate this disease. Herpes , a virus that locks into human DNA, affects men and women similarly. Genital lesions or sores flare up unpredictably, causing pain and discomfort. Although incurable, the antibiotic acyclovir taken orally or intravenously can manage the uncomfortable flare-ups.
Liquid nitrogen destroys the warts on the skin's surface, but the warts can recur.
HPV may predispose women to cervical cancer. The importance of safer sex cannot be overemphasized. That, combined with seeing a physician at the first sign of symptoms, and easily accessible educational programs, are the keys to reducing sexually transmitted diseases. Although every effort has been made to ensure that data is current, please note that some information may be outdated by more recent medical developments. This information is meant as an educational starting point, and is not a substitute for personal consultation with your own physician.