You can NOT get STDs from toilet seats , doorknobs, or from shaking someone's hand. It is estimated that one out of four people between the ages of 15 and 50 will get an STD during their lifetime. You can not tell if a person has a STD from just looking at him or her, even if they are naked. T he impact of STDs is particularly severe for women. Since many STDs often cause few or no symptoms in women, they may go untreated.
Women are at serious risk for complications from STDs.
S TDs must be accurately diagnosed and treated completely. This means that if you become sexually active or are considering becoming sexually active, you need to have regular gynecological or male genital examinations. If you think you have an STD, or if you were with someone sexually who might have an STD, you should see a health care provider right away. Ask your partner to be tested too. Your health care provider cannot read your mind or even know if you are sexually active unless YOU tell them.