{"id":10908,"date":"2025-12-16T13:54:18","date_gmt":"2025-12-16T13:54:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mollekuqja.mk\/?p=10908"},"modified":"2026-02-12T12:58:38","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T12:58:38","slug":"interviste-vetediagnostikimi-online-mjekja-qamili-i-rrezikshem-per-semundjet-seksualisht-te-transmetueshme-te-vizitohet-mjeku","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mollekuqja.mk\/en\/interviste-vetediagnostikimi-online-mjekja-qamili-i-rrezikshem-per-semundjet-seksualisht-te-transmetueshme-te-vizitohet-mjeku\/","title":{"rendered":"INTERVIEW | Online self-diagnosis, Dr. Qamili: Dangerous for sexually transmitted diseases, see a doctor"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a society where sexual health still remains a taboo topic, many young people face misinformation, fear, and hesitation when it comes to seeking medical help. The lack of sexual education in schools and prevailing social stigma often push young people toward unreliable sources and risky decisions. In this interview for Moll\u00ebkuqja.mk<\/a>Dr. Blerina Qamili speaks from a professional perspective about the importance of sexual education, infection prevention, and the necessity of a non-judgmental medical approach toward young people.<\/strong><\/p>\n

How important is sexual education from a medical perspective? Are sexually transmitted infections preventable?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cFrom a medical perspective, sexual education is a fundamental preventive tool. Its purpose is not to encourage sexual behavior or promote uncontrolled eroticization, but to reduce the health risks associated with it.\u201d<\/p>\n

Qamili emphasizes that the majority of sexually transmitted infections can be prevented.<\/p>\n

\u201cThis is only possible if people have accurate information and apply it correctly. Regular condom use significantly reduces the risk of HIV and most bacterial sexually transmitted infections. HPV vaccination reduces the incidence of infection and its long-term consequences, including cervical cancer. Early testing and appropriate treatment prevent serious complications such as infertility and chronic damage to the reproductive system.\u201d<\/p>\n

Due to stigma and the fact that this topic is still taboo in our society, young people often hesitate to visit a doctor, even when symptoms appear. What would you say to them?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cOne of the main problems we encounter in medical practice is delayed medical consultation due to shame and fear of judgment. I would say clearly to young people: symptoms do not disappear if we ignore them. On the contrary, many infections become chronic precisely because of delayed diagnosis.\u201d<\/p>\n

Any sign such as burning during urination, unusual discharge, pain during sexual intercourse, or changes in the genital area requires medical evaluation. A doctor is a healthcare professional, not a moral authority\u2014their role is to diagnose and treat, not to judge. Seeking medical help in time is a rational action that protects health and, consequently, quality of life.\u201d<\/p>\n

Since sexual education is absent in schools, young people mostly turn to Google for information about sexually transmitted diseases. What is the risk of this?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cThe internet does not lack information\u2014it lacks a medical filter. When young people rely solely on search engines, they are exposed to partial, often contradictory information without clinical context. This can lead either to unnecessary panic or to underestimating real risks.\u201d<\/p>\n

\u201cNo symptom can be interpreted without medical history, physical examination, and laboratory tests\u2014elements that Google cannot replace. The internet may be useful for initial orientation, but health decisions should not be based solely on online searches,\u201d added Dr. Blerina Qamili.<\/p>\n

From a medical standpoint, what are the most common myths and misconceptions among adolescents regarding sexuality and reproductive health?<\/em><\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\u201cIn practice, several recurring misconceptions are observed:<\/p>\n