If you have symptoms of an STI it is important to be tested. Some common symptoms include:
Note that the symptoms may differ from one person to another and may not be exactly as described. There are also those who are sexually active with STI but do not show any symptoms, they are asymptomatic. Consider testing if you have had unprotected sex, even if you have no signs and symptoms.
- Excessive discharge from the penis or vagina.
- Foul smelling vaginal/penis discharge.
- Abnormal discoloration of vaginal discharge (Greenish/yellowish/blood stained).
- Itchiness or irritation in the genital area (Inflammation: skin redness/warm skin/tender skin).
- Sores on the genitals.
- Itching around the genital area.
- Burning sensation while passing urine.
- Pain inside vagina especially during sexual intercourse.
- Discolored urine.
- Pain in scrotum or testicles (Inflammation signs).
- Lumps, bumps, sores, ulcers at genital area (Maybe painful/painless/single/multiple).
Note that the symptoms may differ from one person to another and may not be exactly as described. There are also those who are sexually active with STI but do not show any symptoms, they are asymptomatic. Consider testing if you have had unprotected sex, even if you have no signs and symptoms.
