Can a venereal disease cause a cancer? Or disability of getting pregnant?

i know some std's can cause persons to be sterile like gonorrahea but if i had certain types of std's i wouldnt want to have a child. some forms of HPV causes cervical cancer yup

Yes, HPV can lead to cancer and chlamydia and ghonorhea can cause sterility.

I don't think it will cause cancer but it could cause your pregnancy.

Yes there are some STD's that can lead to both cancer and infertility.

Check out information on gonorhea and chlamydia. Both causes of infertility by STD's.

Testing and treatment is available to women and men of reproductive age, as well as information on what they can do to decrease risk factors.

Sexually Transmitted Disease STD's are infections that people get from having sex with people that have one. You can get an STD's from having sex just once. You can get the same STD's more than once. You can have more than one STD's at one time. The only sure way to protect yourself from STD's is not to have sex. But there are way to decrease your risk, knowing how to use condoms and using them all the time, having a monogamous relationship and knowing your partner.

Most STD's can make you sterile (unable to have children). They can also cause birth defects or disease in babies. Some STD's are painful and a few can kill you. Most STD's, like syphilis or gonorrhea, can be cured if treated right away. Others, like AIDS or herpes, cannot be cured. You can decrease your chance of getting an STD by PROPERLY using a condom and spermicidal foam.

Human Papilloma Virus: The human papilloma virus is thought to be one of the main causes of cervical cancer. It has also been linked with other types of cancers of the female reproductive system. While HPV can be treated to reduce the signs and symptoms, there is currently no cure for this virus.
Herpes Virus: Herpes is another STD that presently has no cure. However, treatment is available and there are a number of things you can do yourself at home to help relieve your genital herpes. Herpes symptoms include blisters or sores that periodically break out on the genitals. Take a look at our FAQs on genital herpes to learn even more about this uncomfortable STD.
While it is normal and healthy for people to enjoy active sex lives, there are more than 30 sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that can make things unpleasant. Every year 2.5 million U.S. teenagers get STDs. Nobody is immune. Practice Safe Sex, so you won't have to worry about STDs and STIs, and sex will be a lot more fun.


symptoms
treatment

chlamydia
women usually have none; men have pain/burning when urinating, yellow discharge; sometimes no symptoms
antibiotic that kills bacteria

crabs or pubic lice *
severe itching
prescription or over-the-counter lotion (Kwell)

genital herpes
red bumps/blisters in genital area; pain or burning when peeing
pills & ointment for symptoms but no cure

genital warts or HPV
bumpy warts on or near genitals, or inside your anus or vagina
removal of warts but no cure

gonorrhea
pain/burning when urinating; yellow discharge
antibiotic that kills bacteria

hepatitis B & C
yellow skin, abdominal pain, nausea/vomiting
pills, shots for symptoms but no cure; vaccine

molluscum contagiosum *
small white bumps around genital/anal area
removal of bumps but no cure

pelvic inflammatory disease (women only) *
cramping or pain in pelvic or abdominal area
antibiotics

scabies *
line of small red spots -- very itchy
prescription lotion

syphilis
painless open sores, rash, genital ulcers, flu-like symptoms
penicillin shots to kill bacteria

vaginal infections *
smelly or funny-colored discharge, itching
antibiotics

yeast infection *
itching, discharge, soreness in genital area
Monistat 7 or other over-the-counter treatments


* Not always sexually transmitted. You can get it without having sex.

Most of these are serious. They have dangerous consequences and need medical care. STDs and STIs can make you unable to have children, cause birth defects, and increase your chances of getting cancer. For women, pelvic inflammatory disease and yeast infections that keep coming back can be early signs of HIV infection. And AIDS, hepatitis B & C, and syphilis can kill.

You may not have all of these symptoms or you may have other symptoms, like abdominal pain. Women often have no symptoms, so it's important to have a pelvic exam every year. Men and women who are having anal sex can ask for a rectal exam. If you think you may have been exposed to any STDs or STIs, see a healthcare provider and ask what to do. Check Resources for STD testing and women's clinics.

Human Papilloma Virus increases your risk of cervical cancer.