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Health Issues caused by STD Infections (STI)

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If you Contracted an STD, its presence in your body can make you feel Sick & Unwell. Check below to see if you have any STD Symptoms (Signs) or even Non-STD Symptoms.

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

STD Symptoms (Signs)

Some of the Symptoms for 10 STD Infections (STI). List includes Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis A, B & C, Herpes, HIV, HPV, Syphilis and Trichomoniasis.

• 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

Long-term Exposure to an STD Infection (STI) can be Dangerous & Life-Threatening if Not Treated. Untreated STIs cause Health Problems & Disease.

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Health Problems & Disease

All Untreated STIs increase levels of Inflammation in the body and can cause Serious Complications, Severe Illness & Death. (1)

Serious Complications

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

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

Severe Illness

3. 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.

4. 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."

Death

There are currently about 30 Deaths from Syphilis each year in the US, but when Syphilis remains Untreated (Stage 4), the "Mortality Rate" is over 50 Percent.

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Non-STD Symptoms

If you have Other Symptoms not usually related to STDs like Pink Eye, Flu-like Symptoms, Swollen Glands, Diarrhea & Skin Rashes it could also Signal an STI. Article >>

Are STDs Curable?

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

STD Treatments

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

What does STD & STI Mean?

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

STI (Sexually Transmitted Infection) means you have an Infection from an STD. Also includes Non Diseases like Pubic Lice. Both terms are Interchangeable.

Conclusion

STDs are Highly Contagious & spread through Sexual Activity. These Infections (STI) are dangerous if left Untreated because they cause Health Problems & Disease.

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

References

(1) 5 Complications of Untreated STIs - Health Writer - https://stdconcern.com/education/untreated-sti - Retrieved Aug. 27, 2026.

Resources

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

Page Updated: August 27, 2026

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