It is impossible to overstate the significance of having STDs checked and treated since they are easily transmitted from one person to another. If left untreated, an STD can lead to significant, potentially fatal, long-term problems, such as: Sterility in both men and women Blindness Cancer Death If you have an STD and fail to treat it, you put yourself at risk of further infection as well as all the associated dangers that go along with that. There are several diseases and conditions that can be caused by a lack of treatment or failure to comply with medication protocols. Some examples include tuberculosis, herpes, and HIV/AIDS. Additionally, people who have never been diagnosed with an STD but are exposed to someone who has one are at risk of contracting it too. This is because each time someone with an STD engages in sexual activity without using protection, they put themselves and others at risk of being infected. Finally, people who have never had an STD but interact with those who have include their partners and children. If you have an STD and don't tell anyone, they will continue to put themselves and others at risk of infection. In conclusion, if you have an STD and don't get treated, you are putting your health and the health of others at risk. Failure to seek treatment when needed can lead to other serious medical issues or even death.