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STD Symptoms

Health Issues caused by STD Infections (STIs)

By STD Concern

If you Contracted an STD, its presence in your body can make you feel Sick & Unwell. You should be showing some of the STD or Non-STD Symptoms below.

But, some people can have No Symptoms after an STD Infection (STI) for days, months & longer. Making it difficult to tell if you have an STD without getting tested.

STDs are Highly Contagious and spread through Sexual Activity. These Infections are dangerous if left Untreated. Issues are Infertility & Pregnancy Complications. See All >>

STD Symptoms & Signs

Below are some of the Symptoms for 10 Common STDs. List includes Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis A, B, C, Herpes, HIV, HPV, Syphilis & 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)

All Symptoms for 10 Common STDs >>

Non-STD Symptoms

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

Testing

STD Tests

STD Tests at-Home (Kits)

STD Testing at-Lab (Near Me)

Treatments are Available

Individual Tests

Chlamydia Test at-Home (Kit)

Syphilis Testing at-Lab (Near Me)

Health Tests

Cervical Cancer Screening at-Home (Kit)

Men's Fertility Test at-Home (Kit)

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Note: Avoid Health Issues if your STD is Detected & Treated.

Untreated STDs

STIs don't always cause symptoms, allowing their progression will only increase your risk from a range of serious Complications.

5 Complications of Untreated STIs

1. Infertility - If Chlamydia & Gonorrhea are left untreated, you can develop pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), which can cause 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. Risk of Certain Cancers - 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. Infection with 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.

5. 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.

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Full Panel STD Test

If you believe your Health Issues are caused by an STD Infection (past or present), you can get tested for 10 STDs & treated in your Area with a Full Panel STD Test >>

Am I at Risk of an STI

Estimates suggest that over Half the Population will Contract an STD during their lifetime. Anyone who is Sexually Active can contract an STI, but some factors place you at higher risk.

Are STDs Curable?

Some infections are curable (Bacterial & Parasitic), some the body will clear on its own (Viral) and others can only be reduced by treatment (Viral).

STD Treatments

There are Treatments Available for all types of STDs. Even if a cure isn't possible, treatment options exist to "Lessen the Patient's Symptoms" & improve Quality of Life.

STD & STI Meaning

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

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

Conclusion

If you have any of these Symptoms, it could mean you Contracted an STD. You would need to be tested to avoid Health Issues and the Spreading of STDs.

Also, some people can be Asymptomatic (No Symptoms) after an STI for days, weeks and longer. Making if difficult to know if you have an STD without getting a Panel Test.

To avoid STDs practice Safe Sex which includes using Condoms & Not Engaging in Sex with Infected Person(s). 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

Note: To receive Proper Treatment, testing is required.

How to Get Tested for STDs

You can see Your Doctor (Limited Privacy), visit a Public Health Clinic (No Privacy) in your Area or Buy (Home/Lab) Test with a Private Testing Service (Full Privacy).

They can all find out (ASAP) if you have a problem (STD) and what course of action (Treatment) is needed. This way you'll get access to Proper Treatment (Prescription).

Education

5 Complications of Untreated STIs

Could Your Symptoms Signal an STI

Health Issues caused by STD Infections (STIs)

Signs & Symptoms for 10 Common STDs

See All >>