Sexually Transmitted Diseases: Common Causes And When To See A Doctor

Find answers to commonly asked questions about Sexually Transmitted Diseases.

What are Sexually Transmitted Diseases?

Sexually transmitted diseases or STDs are most often -- but not exclusively -- spread by sexual intercourse.

Sexually Transmitted Diseases Facts –

The most common STDs are chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis B, genital herpes, HIV, human papillomavirus (HPV), syphilis, pubic lice (also called crabs), and trichomoniasis. Others infections that can be transmitted sexually include hepatitis B, molluscum contagiosum, scabies, and mycoplasma genitalium.