#SexualHealthEducation

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are increasingly threatening women’s health and fertility worldwide, with mounting evidence that untreated infections can cause long-term reproductive problems. This matters for Thailand as well as global readers.

New reviews by international health experts show a troubling rise in common STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. If not treated early, these infections can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility, especially among women of reproductive age. Research cited by health authorities notes that millions of women each year are at risk of preventable, lasting harm from these infections.

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are fast emerging as one of the most serious yet often overlooked threats to women’s health and fertility globally, according to the latest research highlighted by experts. Mounting evidence indicates that untreated STIs not only cause acute symptoms but can lead to long-term reproductive health complications, with grave implications for women across all regions—including Thailand.

Recent research reviewed by international health authorities reveals an alarming surge in the incidence of common STIs, such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis. These infections, when left untreated, can progress silently to cause pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) and subsequent infertility, especially among women of reproductive age. According to a 2024 review in Drug Topics, millions of women each year are at risk of permanent reproductive harm due to preventable and treatable infections.