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Health Issues caused by STD Infections (STIs)

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If you Contracted an STD, you should be showing some of the STD Symptoms below. If you have Non-STD Symptoms like Pink Eye and Diarrhea, it could also Signal an STI.

But some people can be Asymptomatic (No Symptoms) after an STI for Days, Months or Entirely. Making it difficult to know if you have an STD without a Panel Test.

STD Symptoms (Signs)

Here are some of the Symptoms for 10 STD Infections (STIs). List includes Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis A, B, C, Herpes, HIV, HPV, Syphilis & Trichomonas.

• Burning & Itching around affected area (Women) 
• Painful Periods or Irregular Bleeding (Women) 
• Pain while having Intercourse (Women) 
• Unusual Vaginal Discharge with Odor (Women) 
• Burning & Itching at the Penile Head (Men) 
• Abdominal Pain & Dark Urine (Both)
• Cold Sores & Fever Blisters on Mouth (Both) 
• Painful, Blistering Sores on the Genitals (Both) 
• Persistent & Painful Urination (Both) 
• Red Rash on Feet and Palms (Both) 
• Swollen Genitals (Both)

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Untreated STIs

STDs are Highly Contagious and spread through Sexual Activity. These Infections can be dangerous if left Untreated because they cause serious Health Complications & Illness.

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Health Complications & Illness

STIs don't always cause Symptoms, allowing their Progression will only "Increase Your Risk" from a range of Serious Problems.

Serious Complications

1. Infertility - If Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are left Untreated, you can develop PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease), which causes Infertility. 

2. Pregnancy Complications - Even if you are able to successfully conceive when you have an Untreated STI, during pregnancy there is a Risk to Your Baby.

3. Death - There are currently about 30 Deaths from Syphilis each year in the US, but when Syphilis remains untreated, the "Mortality Rate" is over 50 Percent.

Serious Illnesses

4. Cancer - The NIH advises that certain strains of the HPV, which is responsible for Genital Warts, increase your risk of Cervical, Penile, Mouth, Throat & Anal Cancers. 

5. HIV - If you have an STI, you are at increased risk of acquiring HIV from Oral, Vaginal or Anal sex, as highlighted by an article from "Current Opinion in HIV and AIDS."

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Are STDs Curable?

Most STDs can be Reduced or Cured if caught in time with the Proper Treatment (Prescription). The remaining STDs the body can clear on its own.

Non-STD Symptoms

If your experiencing Other Symptoms not related to STDs like Pink Eye, Flu-like Symptoms, Swollen Glands, Diarrhea & Skin Rashes it could also be Signaling an STI. Article >>

STD Treatments

There are Treatment Options available for all types of STDs, even if a cure isn't possible. They can lessen the Patient's Symptoms and improve Quality of Life.

What does STD & STI Mean?

STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) usually referrers to the actual disease you can contract. They were previously called VD (Venereal Diseases).

STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) usually means you have an infection (STD) and includes other STIs like Pubic Lice. Both terms are interchangeable.

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Conclusion

If you feel Sick & Unwell after a Sexual Encounter, you could have Contracted an STD. If you have Symptoms, you should be tested to avoid Health Issues & Spreading of STDs.

Some people can also be Asymptomatic (No Symptoms) after an STI for Days, Months or Entirely. Making it difficult to know if you have an STD without taking a Panel Test.

To avoid STDs practice Safe Sex which includes using Condoms and Not Engaging in Sex with Infected Persons. If you Need Help, see a Doctor and/or Get Tested.

Resources

Sexually Transmitted Infections - Centers for Disease Control - https://www.cdc.gov/sti/communication-resources/index.html - Retrieved July 20, 2020

Page Updated: Jan 19, 2026

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