It is very important to find out about sexually transmitted diseases. This is because the number of people suffering from these diseases is increasing day by day. This means that the occurrence of these diseases will be high and your chances of suffering from some sexual disease is higher than you think. You should be aware of whom you are going around with. More than 5 million people all over the world are suffering from at least one type of sexually transmitted disease. It is advisable to choose your sexual partners wisely. Let us have a look at some common sexually transmitted infections.

Chlamydia

This bacterial infection spreads when you have sexual relations with an infected person. You may pass it on to someone else and the chain continues. More than 7% of the world population is infected with this health condition. Generally, people in the urban areas who are under 24 years are infected with it because of their sexual lifestyle. Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted diseases.

Gonorrhoea

This health condition is one the most infectious sexually transmitted health conditions. It affects the mucous membrane and is purulent in nature. Occurrence of gonorrhoea can lead to many complications such as ectopic pregnancy and inflammation of the eyes. This diseases is highly common in people between the ages 15 and 24. Other than spreading through sexual contact, it is known to pass to the child from the mother, during childbirth.

Both these sexually transmitted infections can be treated. Consult a doctor who is most likely to prescribe a drug that will help you treat these infections.