{"id":33468,"date":"2022-09-29T15:00:15","date_gmt":"2022-09-29T08:00:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/?p=33468"},"modified":"2024-10-01T17:51:45","modified_gmt":"2024-10-01T10:51:45","slug":"most-common-std-in-older-adults","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/std-sexually-transmitted-diseases-treatments\/most-common-std-in-older-adults\/","title":{"rendered":"What\u2019s the Most Common STD in Older Adults?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>Highlights<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also referred to as diseases (STDs), can affect people of all ages.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>STI rates have more than doubled in the past decade among adults 65 and older.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>The most common STI in older adults is chlamydia.\u00a0<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>Older adults can prevent STIs by learning more about sexual health, having honest conversations with their partners, knowing their status, and practicing safer sex.<\/b><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><b>You can improve your sexual function and sexual health with eDrugstore.<\/b><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>Older adults may not need to worry about unplanned pregnancy, but they should still protect themselves from sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Though condoms and other barrier methods are usually marketed to young adults, it\u2019s older adults who have seen a rise in STI rates over the past decade.<br \/>\n<b><\/b><\/p>\n<h3>Do Older Adults Get STIs?<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">People between the ages of 15 and 24 still maintain the highest rates of STIs in the United States. However, surveillance by the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/std\/statistics\/2020\/default.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that STI rates have more than doubled among adults 65 and older in the last decade.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This shouldn\u2019t come as a surprise, since sexual attraction and function <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/womens-health\/older-women-and-sexuality-dont-count-us-out\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">don\u2019t magically disappear<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> once you\u2019ve reached a certain age. In fact, the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.healthyagingpoll.org\/reports-more\/report\/lets-talk-about-sex\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">National Poll on Healthy Aging<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that most adults between 65 and 80 agreed that sex is an important part of romantic relationships, regardless of age.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h4>What\u2019s the Most Common STI in Older Adults?<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/std\/statistics\/2020\/overview.htm#National\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rates<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/std-sexually-transmitted-diseases-treatments\/gonorrhea-and-chlamydia-symptoms-and-treatment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">chlamydia, gonorrhea<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and syphilis have increased among older adults in recent years. While rates of chlamydia dipped during COVID-19, it still remains the most common newly diagnosed STI in American adults. It\u2019s also the most commonly diagnosed STI among older adults.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Rates of all STIs have risen in both older men and women. However, older men account for higher numbers of cases than women. Treatment for hepatitis B, the human papillomavirus (HPV), and trichomoniasis have also increased in the past decade.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3>Why Are Older Adults at Increased Risk for STIs?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2.jpeg-67_11zon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33469\" title=\"STI Test in a probe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2.jpeg-67_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"STI Test in a probe\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2.jpeg-67_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/2.jpeg-67_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The United States has improved its screening and reporting system for STIs, which naturally results in a rise in the number of cases identified across all age groups. However, this alone does not account for the dramatic increase in STI diagnoses for older adults.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are several factors that increase an older adult\u2019s risk for STIs. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Longer lifespans and improved mobility.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> As medical care and technology improve, Americans are living longer and are typically more physically active longer. This leads to more opportunities to have sex with new partners.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>New products and medications. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safe and effective <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/erectile-dysfunction\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">erectile dysfunction medications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have allowed men to stay sexually active longer. New products designed to improve <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/v-for-women\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">female sex drive<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/sexual-lubricants\/how-sexual-lubricants-can-do-more-than-just-lubricate\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">lubrication<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have helped older women enjoy sex more frequently.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>New partners. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Many older adults lose partners to separation, divorce, or death. In recent years, older adults have been more likely to re-enter the dating pool following the loss of a partner. Some older adults may enter into casual sexual relationships later in life, after having been in longterm, monogamous relationships for most of their life. Greater <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/abs\/pii\/S0890406514000577?via%3Dihub\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sexual freedom and experimentation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can place older adults at risk for STIs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Limited STI knowledge.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Many older adults did not receive sexual health education in their formative years. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7177870\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Research<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> shows that older adults consistently score low when tested on their knowledge of STIs. Since many older adults do not need to worry about pregnancy prevention, they may assume they do not need to practice safer sex.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>How Can Older Adults Prevent STIs?<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3.jpeg-65_11zon.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-33470\" title=\"Condoms\" src=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3.jpeg-65_11zon.jpg\" alt=\"Condoms\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3.jpeg-65_11zon.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/10\/3.jpeg-65_11zon-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It\u2019s never too late for sex ed. Because older adults are still at risk for STIs, it\u2019s important for them to learn <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/std\/prevention\/default.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">how to prevent STIs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can still enjoy a fulfilling sex life while practicing safer sex. Here\u2019s how:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Learning the basics. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the basics of STI transmission, prevention, symptoms, testing, and treatment goes a long way in staying on top of your sexual health. Knowing the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/std\/healthcomm\/fact_sheets.htm\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">facts<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> also makes it easier for you to talk to your partner(s) about sex.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Getting tested. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Knowing your status is important to taking care of your health, preventing the spread of STIs, and starting a conversation with potential sex partners. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/std-sexually-transmitted-diseases-treatments\/home-test-kits-for-stis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Home test kits<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> make it easy to check your sexual health status from the privacy of your own home. Make sure you know your partner\u2019s status before you have sex.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Practicing open communication. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Having an open, honest conversation about STIs can help to prevent future spread. There\u2019s no shame in having an STI, but discussing it can help you and your partner to have sex in a way that keeps you both safe.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Using lubricants.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Using lubricant not only feels good, but it reduces friction and the risk of any tearing during sex. Even the smallest tears in the vagina or anus can increase your risk for STIs. Don\u2019t use oil-based lubricants with condoms, as this can cause condoms to break.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Using barrier methods.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Using a barrier method, such as an internal condom (female condom), external condom (male condom), or dental dam can prevent the spread of STIs. Condoms significantly reduce the risk of transmission, but they are not 100 percent effective for all STIs. Some STIs, such as HPV, can be spread through skin-to-skin contact.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4>STI Symptoms<\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most common symptom of an STI is no symptoms at all; many STIs don\u2019t show obvious symptoms. This is why it\u2019s so important to get tested if you\u2019re having sex with new or non-monogamous partners.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">See your doctor right away if you display any <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.mayoclinic.org\/diseases-conditions\/sexually-transmitted-diseases-stds\/in-depth\/std-symptoms\/art-20047081\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STI symptoms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. These include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burning or pain during urination<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Burning or itching around the genitals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foul-smelling genital discharge<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">White, yellow, or green discharge from the vagina<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Any discharge from the penis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bumps, sores, or rashes on or around the genitals<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pain during sex<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pelvic pain<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Painful, swollen testicles in men<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Treatment for STIs<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some STIs can be cured, while others can only be managed. Bacterial and parasitic STIs are often successfully treated with antibiotics. Viral STIs, such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/std-sexually-transmitted-diseases-treatments\/how-to-have-a-happy-sex-life-with-herpes\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">herpes<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, can be managed but cannot typically be cured.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/blog\/std-sexually-transmitted-diseases-treatments\/gonorrhea-and-chlamydia-symptoms-and-treatment\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">STIs treated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with antibiotics include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chlamydia<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gonorrhea<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Syphilis<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trichomoniasis (parasitic)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Viral STIs are most often managed lifelong. Your treatment plan may require prescription medication, home care, and in some cases, surgery. Some STIs, like herpes and HPV, cause flare-ups off and on throughout your life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Antiviral drugs are often taken to suppress viral replication and prevent further health complications. The sooner you begin treatment, the better your treatment outcomes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safe and effective medications for herpes available at eDrugstore include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/sexual-health\/acyclovir\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Acyclovir<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/sexual-health\/denavir\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Denavir<\/span><\/a><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/sexual-health\/valacyclovir\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valacyclovir<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/sexual-health\/valtrex\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Valtrex<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">)<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3>Low-Cost Treatment with eDrugstore<\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can have a healthy and fulfilling sex life, regardless of your age. Thanks to eDrugstore, you can have <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/erectile-dysfunction\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">erectile dysfunction<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.edrugstore.com\/sexual-health\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sexual health medications<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> delivered right to your front door. Use our complimentary online medical consultations to find the best medication for your needs. <\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Highlights Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), also referred to as diseases (STDs), can affect people of all ages.\u00a0 STI rates have more than doubled in the past decade among adults 65 and older. 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