STIs
This sexually transmitted infection is the most commonly reported bacterial STI and is often asymptomatic.
Answer:
What is Chlamydia?
This condition is an infection of the upper female reproductive tract.
What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)?
This STI is frequently called the "silent infection" because many patients have no symptoms.
What is Chlamydia?
This antibiotic is commonly prescribed for uncomplicated chlamydia.
What is Doxycycline? (Azithromycin may also be used in some situations.)
This STI commonly causes purulent urethral discharge and painful urination in men.
What is Gonorrhea?
Thin gray-white vaginal discharge with a fishy odor is characteristic of this condition.
What is Bacterial Vaginosis?
This class of medications includes sildenafil and tadalafil.
What are PDE-5 inhibitors?
Lower abdominal pain, fever, cervical motion tenderness, and vaginal discharge suggest this diagnosis.
What is PID?
The first-line injectable antibiotic for uncomplicated gonorrhea is this medication.
What is Ceftriaxone?
This STI progresses through primary, secondary, latent, and tertiary stages.
What is Syphilis?
Thick white "cottage cheese" vaginal discharge is associated with this infection.
What is Candidiasis?
Patients taking nitrates should never take these medications because of the risk of severe hypotension.
What are PDE-5 inhibitors?
A diffuse rash on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet is characteristic of this stage of syphilis.
What is Secondary Syphilis?
The medication of choice for all stages of syphilis is this.
What is Penicillin G?
The painless ulcer seen during the first stage of syphilis is called this.
What is a chancre?
Painful menstruation without an identifiable pelvic disease is called this.
What is Primary Dysmenorrhea?
Three common causes of erectile dysfunction include diabetes, cardiovascular disease, and this psychological factor.
What is anxiety (or depression/stress)?
This symptom is most commonly associated with bacterial vaginosis.
What is a fishy vaginal odor?
This oral medication is commonly prescribed for bacterial vaginosis.
What is Metronidazole?
Untreated chlamydia and gonorrhea can lead to this serious reproductive complication in women.
What is Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)?
Painful menstruation caused by conditions such as endometriosis or fibroids is called this.
What is Secondary Dysmenorrhea?
Lifestyle changes that may improve erectile dysfunction include exercise, smoking cessation, and controlling this chronic disease.
What is diabetes?
This antifungal medication is commonly prescribed for vulvovaginal candidiasis.
What is Fluconazole?