{"id":11226,"date":"2024-12-14T03:13:01","date_gmt":"2024-12-14T00:13:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/drmeralsozer.com\/sexually-transmitted-infections\/"},"modified":"2025-04-26T19:32:57","modified_gmt":"2025-04-26T16:32:57","slug":"sexually-transmitted-infections","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/drmeralsozer.com\/en\/sexually-transmitted-infections\/","title":{"rendered":"Sexually Transmitted Infections"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n\n  <div class=\"banner has-hover\" id=\"banner-937016686\">\n          <div class=\"banner-inner fill\">\n        <div class=\"banner-bg fill\" >\n                                    <div class=\"overlay\"><\/div>            \n                    <\/div>\n\t\t\n        <div class=\"banner-layers container\">\n            <div class=\"fill banner-link\"><\/div>                <div id=\"text-box-376445852\" class=\"text-box banner-layer header-cover-inner x0 md-x50 lg-x5 y50 md-y50 lg-y50 res-text\">\n              <div data-parallax=\"2\" data-parallax-fade=\"true\">       <div data-animate=\"fadeInUp\">           <div class=\"text-box-content text dark\">\n              \n              <div class=\"text-inner text-left\">\n                   \t<div id=\"text-3082246285\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\r\n<h5 class=\"p1\"><b>STIs<\/b><\/h5>\r\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-3082246285 {\n  font-size: 1rem;\n  text-align: left;\n  color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\n}\n#text-3082246285 > * {\n  color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-3082246285 {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t \t<div id=\"text-1534124890\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\r\n<h2 class=\"p1\">Sexually Transmitted Infections and Prevention Methods<\/h2>\r\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-1534124890 {\n  font-size: 1.35rem;\n  text-align: left;\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-1534124890 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-1534124890 {\n    font-size: 1.15rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t \t<div id=\"text-2375866381\" class=\"text\">\n\t\t\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can cause serious systemic disorders not only in the genital area but also throughout the body.<\/p>\r\n\t\t\n<style>\n#text-2375866381 {\n  font-size: 1.25rem;\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n#text-2375866381 > * {\n  color: rgb(0,0,0);\n}\n@media (min-width:550px) {\n  #text-2375866381 {\n    font-size: 1rem;\n  }\n}\n<\/style>\n\t<\/div>\n\t \t<div id=\"gap-1704160146\" class=\"gap-element clearfix\" style=\"display:block; 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Genital lesions can be eliminated through physical effects such as <b>heat<\/b> or <b>cold<\/b>; however, it is important to consult a specialist gynecologist for the most effective treatment process. Lesions carry a risk of carrier contact, especially if one or both partners have multiple sexual partners. Therefore, <b>blood tests<\/b> and <b>smear tests<\/b> play a critical role in early detection of infections.   <\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><b>Prevention Methods<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">For protection against sexually transmitted diseases, <b>barrier methods<\/b> are highly effective, providing protection against both pregnancy and infections. Barrier methods such as <b>condoms<\/b> provide significant protection in both aspects.<\/p>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">In addition to barrier protection, <b>hormonal and non-hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs)<\/b> are also among the contraception methods. However, whether these methods are suitable for each individual should be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. The use of intrauterine devices should be decided considering personal physical condition and psychological factors.  <\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><b>Effects of Hormonal Contraception<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\"><b>Hormonal contraceptives<\/b> can lead to weight gain and loss of libido in some women. Therefore, the choice of contraception method should be made not only based on physical health status but also in relation to psychological factors. <\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><b>Role of Vaccination and Importance of Barrier Protection<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">Early vaccinations for <b>Hepatitis B<\/b> and <b>HPV<\/b> play an important role with their protective effect. However, vaccines are not available for every infectious agent. In this case, the importance of <b>barrier protection<\/b> methods increases even more. Although vaccines have a protective effect, the most effective protection is always safe sexual practices and regular health check-ups.   <\/p>\r\n<h3 class=\"p2\"><b>Effects of Age and Long-Term Use<\/b><\/h3>\r\n<p class=\"p1\">It should be remembered that <b>oral contraceptives<\/b>, especially in women aged 35 and over, may increase certain health risks with long-term use. 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