Sexually Transmitted Diseases

How sexually transmitted diseases affect the male penis

These are some of the more common sexually transmitted diseases that I come across in my practice.  With the advent of HIV AIDS, many of the diseases mentioned below have shift to the "backstage".  

With estimates of up to 50% of the American Population infected with some sort of Sexually Transmitted Disease, more serious efforts have to be made by our health sector to educate, prevent and treat these common occurring diseases that affects a large part of our adult workforce. 

Genital Warts.  The human papilloma virus (HPV).  Small, fleshy growths anywhere in the genital area. Hpv takes between one and three months to appear

Symptoms Pinkish white lumps appearing individually or in groups on the penis, the scrotum and anus. Painless apart from a slight itching.

Chlamydia Most common bacterial infection for men.  Causes infertility if untreated.

Symptoms White, cloudy and watery discharge from the penis that leaves a stain on underwear. A pain or burning sensation on urinating. Can transmit to eyes

Non-specific Urethritis An inflammation of the Urethra most commonly caused by clamydia.

Symptoms Same as clamydia with a feeling of needing to urinate frequently.

Genital Herpes This type two herpes simplex virus (HSV) causes sores in the genital area.

Symptoms Tingling sensation in genitals and anal area.Fluidfilled blisters burst and leave painful sores.  Accompanied by symptoms of flu with backache, headache and swollen glands

Gonorrea Infection that inflames the testicles and prostate

Symptoms : Yellow or white penis discharge and irritation from the anus.  It is also possible to be infected and have no symptoms.  

If you think you have any of the above, consult your doctor!

I always caution about this: Practice safe sex and make sure you make use of a condom if you are not abstaining from sex as the prevalence of the above mentioned diseases leads to very difficult health problems.

Apart from the symptoms and physical effects that goes with sexually transmitted diseases, the psychological effects are in some cases devastating.  Apart from the embarrassment there is also the threat of rejection and the subsequent loss of love and intimacy (including loss of sexual intercourse) that often associates the "confession" of being infected by a sexually transmitted disease.

Practice Safe Sex!

More Info On Each Of These Diseases And It's Treatments Will Be Added Soon.