Treatment of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) in women in Sumy

Sexually transmitted diseases are a group of diseases that most often occur during unprotected sexual intercourse. The types of genital infections in women include:

• viral female infections (HIV, genital herpes, cytomegalovirus);
• fungal infections in women (trichomoniasis, candidiasis);
• female bacterial infections (mycoplasmosis, syphilis, ureaplasmosis, chlamydia).

Diagnostics of female sexually transmitted diseases include an examination by a venereologist and diagnostic tests. If STD is found in a woman, her sexual partner shall be screened for male sexually transmitted diseases. One can visit a venereologist in Sumy at the medical center “ON Clinic Sumy”.

Signs of infection with sexually transmitted diseases in women

The first signs of sexually transmitted diseases in women appear after the incubation period, and not immediately after infection. The incubation period of sexually transmitted diseases in women depends on the causative agent of the disease and can range from several days to six months.

Symptoms of sexually transmitted diseases in women include:

• pain when urinating;
• pain in lower abdomen;
• pain during and after sex;
• inflammation of inguinal lymph nodes;
• discharge from genitals (mucous, curdled, purulent);
• condylomas and papillomas;
• general weakness;
• swelling of genitals;
• increased body temperature;
• redness of external genital organs;
• rash on genitals.

Transmission of STDs occurs through blood transfusions. In addition, sexually transmitted diseases are transmitted during childbirth from an infected mother to her newborn child.

Complications of female genital infections

The danger of sexually transmitted diseases for women is that in many cases, sexually transmitted diseases are asymptomatic, so they cannot always be detected in the early stages of development. The lack of preventive examinations by a gynecologist increases the risk of an overflow of female sexually transmitted diseases into a chronic form and the development of their complications. Complications of STDs in women include infertility and pelvic inflammatory disease.

Treatment of papillomavirus in women in Sumy

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted viral infection and is characterized by the development of benign neoplasms (condylomas) on the genitals. HPV infection is accompanied by an increased risk of developing malignant tumors.

Treatment for human papillomavirus includes:

• radio wave removal of condylomas and papillomas;
• drug therapy (use of antiviral drugs and immunomodulators).

Vaccination is an effective measure to prevent HPV development. You can get vaccinated against the human papillomavirus and get tested for sexually transmitted infections in women in Sumy at the medical center “ON Clinic Sumy”.

Treatment of genital herpes in women in Sumy

Genital herpes is caused by the human herpes virus. A characteristic sign of genital herpes is the appearance of rash in the form of bubbles (vesicles) on the labia, perineum and anus. For the treatment of genital herpes, a gynecologist prescribes antiviral drugs, as well as symptomatic medications that reduce itching and discomfort in the area of the rash.

Treatment of trichomoniasis in women in Sumy

The causative agent of trichomoniasis is the simplest unicellular mechanism of genus Trichomonas. Symptoms of trichomoniasis include profuse, fishy-smelling, frothy vaginal discharge and dyspareunia (pain during intercourse). Treatment of trichomoniasis is carried out by drug therapy with antibacterial drugs. 

Treatment of ureaplasmosis in women in Sumy

Ureaplasmosis is a bacterial infection, the causative agent of which parasitizes inside the cells of the mucous membrane of the genital tract. Complications of ureaplasmosis in women include pelvic inflammatory disease, miscarriage, freezing of pregnancy and premature birth. For the treatment of ureaplasmosis, the gynecologist prescribes antibiotics and anti-inflammatory drugs.

Treatment of chlamydia in women in Sumy

Chlamydia is caused by the bacterium Chlamydia. In women, chlamydia is manifested by pain in the pelvic area, discharge from genitals and painful urination. Treatment for chlamydia includes antibiotics and antimicrobials.

Treatment of cytomegalovirus in women in Sumy

Cytomegalovirus infection is caused by the herpes group virus. The infection is especially dangerous for pregnant women, as it can disrupt the fetal development. In the treatment of cytomegalovirus, the gynecologist prescribes antiviral agents and immunomodulatory drugs.

Treatment of mycoplasmosis in women in Sumy

Symptoms of mycoplasmosis include pain or itching in urethra, urinary problems, and menstrual irregularities. Treatment of mycoplasmosis includes antibiotic therapy and taking immunomodulatory drugs. As additional treatment for mycoplasmosis, the gynecologist may prescribe physiotherapy.

Prevention of development of female sexually transmitted diseases

Prevention of female genital infections includes the use of barrier contraception (condoms) and avoiding unprotected sex. In addition, women need to undergo regular preventive examinations by a gynecologist.

To make an appointment for a consultation by a gynecologist and for treatment of female genital infections in Sumy, call the phones indicated on the website or fill out the appointment form. Applications for a doctor's appointment are accepted around the clock.