Lack of symptoms People may not know that they have an STD because there are no symptoms. Asymptomatic STDs influence transmission because people do not realize they have a health problem and so do not seek treatment. It is important to treat the sexual partners of STD patients to prevent the continued spread of infection, or reinfection. In order to reduce the spread of STD infection, practical management strategies must take into account the many aspects of controlling STDs. It is difficult to change sexual behaviour.
Sex can be embarrassing to talk about.
Many people with STDs have no symptoms. Treatment is not always simple and sometimes it is costly. To achieve this, all patients with STDs need to be treated effectively during their first visit to a health facility. Ideally, this means that STD services should be available at all health facilities. In order for STD diagnosis and treatment activities to be most effective, health facilities need adequate supplies of the necessary drugs.