7 Symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection?
Symptoms of each STI can vary, from local symptoms affecting the genitals, to symptoms that affect various other parts of the body.
The following is not a full list of all possible symptoms. However, these are the common symptoms to look out for:
A vaginal discharge.
Abnormal vaginal bleeding.
A discharge from the penis.
A sore, ulcer, rash, or lump that appears on the penis or around the vagina, vulva or back passage (anus).
Pain when you have sex.
Pain when you pass urine (although the common reason for this is a urine infection and not an STI).
Swelling of the glands in your groin.
But remember, in many cases of STI, no symptoms may develop. However, you can still pass on the infection to others even if you have no symptoms. Therefore, if you think that you may have an STI, it is best to get it checked out.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
IN THIS SERIES
This leaflet gives some brief information about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and what you are advised to do if you suspect that you have an STI. An STI is sometimes referred to as a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or venereal disease (VD). This leaflet also gives some information about genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics, sometimes called sexual health clinics. For example, how you can find a GUM clinic and what you can expect when you go to one.
Conditions that are not sexually transmitted infections
A vaginal discharge.
Abnormal vaginal bleeding.
A discharge from the penis.
A sore, ulcer, rash, or lump that appears on the penis or around the vagina, vulva or back passage (anus).
Pain when you have sex.
Pain when you pass urine (although the common reason for this is a urine infection and not an STI).
Swelling of the glands in your groin.
But remember, in many cases of STI, no symptoms may develop. However, you can still pass on the infection to others even if you have no symptoms. Therefore, if you think that you may have an STI, it is best to get it checked out.
Sexually Transmitted Infections
IN THIS SERIES
This leaflet gives some brief information about sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and what you are advised to do if you suspect that you have an STI. An STI is sometimes referred to as a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or venereal disease (VD). This leaflet also gives some information about genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinics, sometimes called sexual health clinics. For example, how you can find a GUM clinic and what you can expect when you go to one.
Conditions that are not sexually transmitted infections
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