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STD’s Commonly Neglected
The pattern with men or women who are promiscuous often shows irresponsibility in caring for their health choices. Poor health decisions can lead to serious and lasting physical consequences. Here is important information to consider if you enjoy intimacy with more than one partner. The landing page provides statistical data on the rise of STDs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis in Chicago from 2019 to 2021. It stresses the importance of getting tested at Freed People’s Clinic with a simple urine test and encourages visitors to be responsible by seeking treatment and informing past partners.
Chlamydia cases in Chicago
2019: 30,755 cases
2020: 32,753 cases
2021: 33,678 cases
Chlamydia is transmitted through vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected person. When diagnosed early, it can be easily treated with antibiotics, preventing complications. However, if neglected, chlamydia can cause severe health issues, including infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease, and increased risk of HIV.
Gonorrhea in Chicago
2019: 11,359 cases
2020: 12,768 cases
2021: 13,330 cases
Gonorrhea is spread through vaginal, anal, or oral sex with an infected individual. Early diagnosis allows for effective treatment with antibiotics, which can prevent severe complications. If neglected, gonorrhea can lead to infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease, and can increase susceptibility to other infections like HIV.
Syphilis in Chicago
2019: 1,305 cases
2020: 1,442 cases
2021: 1,489 cases
Syphilis is transmitted through direct contact with a syphilis sore during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. Early stages are easily treated with antibiotics. If left untreated, syphilis can progress to more severe stages, causing serious health problems including damage to the heart, brain, and other organs, and can be fatal.
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Complications if Untreated
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| Chlamydia
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Often asymptomatic; pain during urination, vaginal/penile discharge
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Infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease, increased risk of HIV
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| Gonorrhea
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Painful urination, abnormal discharge from genitals, sometimes asymptomatic
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Infertility, pelvic inflammatory disease, increased susceptibility to HIV
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| Syphilis | Painless sores, rash on palms/soles, fever, swollen lymph nodes
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Brain and heart damage, blindness, deafness, neurological issues, death
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