Sexually Transmitted Infection

Symptoms

The problems with STIs is that many people, particularly women, have no symptoms, and STIs left untreated can cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) and infertility. It is important to be regularly checked for STIs if you are sexually active, or think you have been exposed to a disease.

Symptoms for Men

• Need to pee often
  
• Burning and pain when you pee
  
• Drip or discharge (white and watery or yellowish and thick) from the penis
  
• Sores, bumps, or blisters near or on the penis, testicles, or mouth

Symptoms for Women

• Itching and burning in and around your vagina
  
• Burning and pain when you pee
  
• Bleeding when not having a period
  
• Change in the color, amount, or smell of the discharge from your vagina
  
• Pain inside your vagina when you have sex, or bleeding after sex
  
• Sores, warts, bumps, or blisters around your mouth, vagina, or anus
  
• Pain or cramps when you urinate or have a bowel movement
  
• Need to pee often
  
• Flu-like symptoms (such as achy joints, chills and fever)
  
• Abdominal or pelvic pain

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