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STI stands for Sexually Transmitted Infection. It is a disease or infection that can be spread from one person to person through sexual activity. Sexual Activity can include intercourse (vaginal sex), anal sex, oral sex, and skin to skin contact.
The most common symptom of an STI is NO symptom at all. Most people that have an STI do not know it. Don’t wait for symptoms to appear. If you are sexually active getting tested by a health care provider regularly is the best way to find out if you have an STI.
Chlamydia
I’m one of the most common STIs and affect people under age 25 at a high rate. Most women and men who catch me don’t have symptoms so they don’t know they have me and infect other people. I can cause serious problems like pelvic inflammatory disease (PID – scroll down to read about PID), infertility, and tubal pregnancy. Women under age 25 and men who have sex with men (MSM) should be tested at least yearly for me.
TREATMENT: Treatable with Antibiotics
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
I am usually caused by untreated Chlamydia or Gonorrhea. I cause infection and inflammation of the uterus, fallopian tubes and/or the ovaries. STI screening and early treatment of infections can reduce the risk of developing me so get tested regularly.
TREATMENT: Treatable with Antibiotics
Syphilis
I am spread by blood and bodily fluids of infected individuals and/or through shared drug needles. I show symptoms in 4 stages: 1) Primary: single, painless sore that lasts 3-6 weeks; 2) Secondary: up to 180 days after the first sore I cause skin rashes, lesions in the mouth, vagina or anus; 3) Hidden Stage: this is caused when someone does not seek treatment and shows no additional symptoms; 4) Late Stage: this stage is dangerous and can cause damage to internal organs, including the brain.
TREATMENT: Treatable with Antibiotics
Trichomoniasis
I go by “Trick” and most of the time people (especially males) don’t know I have infected them. When my symptoms do show up it is usually in women and I can cause vaginal discharge that might be a yellow-green color. I am spread by unprotected sex, so the best way to prevent me is by using condoms during sex.
TREATMENT: Treatable with Antibiotics