The sexually transmissible diseases (STD) constitutes problem of public health, because of the high prevalence. For the women, the control is a challenge, because of the social implications and mainly of gender. This objective of this study was to know as the women feel the diagnosis of a STD and the repercussions of the revelation of this diagnosis to the sexual partner. Exploratory-descriptive study developed in a unit of reference health for STD in Fortaleza Ceará (Brazil). The collection of the data was accomplished the months of February and March in 2006 and the analyzed in two categories: women's experiences with STD diagnosis and the repercussion of the revelation of the STD diagnosis to the sexual partner. It was verified that the occurrence of other STD results a negative impact for the woman in a social relationship with a sexual partner. A word of advice is a fundamental work to reduce the stress. The services of health should valorize the emotional aspects related of the diagnosis other STD, with the vision to contribute with the improvement of the quality of the woman life and approach with the partner.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases; Women's Health; Primary Health Care. Diagnosis, Clinical