Some infections and diseases get transmitted through means like sneezing on someone or touching an object contaminated with germs. Other infections, known as sexually transmitted diseases STDs , are transmitted by sexual contact with another person.
Sexually transmitted diseases are infections you can get through sexual intimacy with your partner. STD infections can be viral, bacterial, or parasitic. Once your STD screening comes back negative, you can resume sexual activity. Bacterial STD infections include chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. After being diagnosed with a bacterial STD, you need to undergo a course of antibiotics to treat it. Once you finish your antibiotics, wait an additional seven days before engaging in any sexual contact.
Trichomoniasis is one of the most common STDs caused by parasites. Our team treats this STD by administering oral anti-infective medications.
Similar to getting treatment for bacterial STDs, you should wait a week after treatment is complete before resuming sexual contact. If you have genital herpes, wait until your initial outbreak has cleared and our team gives you the go-ahead to have sex again. If you have HIV, our team recommends you wait to have sex until treatment causes you to have an undetectable viral load, which can take up to six months after diagnosis.
By waiting to have sex after getting an STD infection, you ensure you fully heal your body and reduce the risk of passing on the STD to other sexual partners. Contact us for STD screening, treatment, and management support. Call our office or book an appointment online today. The practice serves women of all ages in the greater Las Vegas area. Read more. Skip to content. Facebook page opens in new window Instagram page opens in new window. Request Appointment Sep 1 What are STDs?
