But some STDs cause obvious symptoms. In men, common symptoms include:. Specific symptoms can vary, depending on the STD. Learn more about the symptoms of STDs in men. When they do, common STD symptoms in women include:. The specific symptoms can vary from one STD to another. Many different types of infections can be transmitted sexually. The most common STDs are described below.
A certain type of bacteria causes chlamydia. Many people with chlamydia have no noticeable symptoms. When symptoms do develop, they often include:.
If a pregnant woman has untreated chlamydia, she can pass it to her baby during birth. The baby may develop:. Antibiotics can easily treat chlamydia. Read more about chlamydia, including how to prevent, recognize, and treat it.
Human papillomavirus HPV is a virus that can be passed from one person to another through intimate skin-to-skin or sexual contact. There are many different strains of the virus. Some are more dangerous than others. These two strains of HPV account for 70 percent of all cervical cancer cases.
However, HPV infections often clear up on their own. If a person contracts HPV, proper testing and screenings can help their doctor assess and manage your risk of complications. Discover the steps you can take to protect yourself against HPV and its potential complications. The first symptom to appear is a small round sore, known as a chancre. It can develop on your genitals, anus, or mouth. Fortunately, if caught early enough, syphilis is easily treated with antibiotics.
However, syphilis infection in a newborn can be fatal. The earlier syphilis is diagnosed and treated, the less damage it does. Find the information you need to recognize syphilis and stop it in its tracks. HIV can damage the immune system and raise the risk of contracting other viruses or bacteria and developing certain cancers. For example, the early symptoms can include:. These initial symptoms typically clear within a month or so.
From that point onward, a person can carry HIV without developing serious or persistent symptoms for many years. Other people may develop nonspecific symptoms, such as:. To promote early diagnosis and treatment, the CDC recommends that everyone between the ages of 13 and 64 be tested at least once. Free and confidential testing can be found in all major cities and many public health clinics. A government tool for finding local testing services is available here.
Get the facts you need to protect yourself or your partner from HIV. Family Life. Health Issues. Tips and Tools. Our Mission. Find a Pediatrician. Text Size. Types of Sexually Transmitted Infections. Page Content. Chlamydia Chlamydia, the most prevalent bacterial STI in the United States, is the result of the Chlamydia trachomatis bacterium, which can infect the urethra bladder opening and cervix uterus opening. Gonorrhea Chlamydia infection is sometimes confused with gonorrhea, another bacterial infection transmitted through vaginal and anal intercourse, and oral sex.
Pelvic Inflammatory Disease PID A number of different microorganisms can cause pelvic inflammatory disease of the upper female reproductive tract. Syphilis Until the early s, when the antibiotic penicillin entered into widespread commercial use, epidemics of syphilis had been reported for centuries.
Women: Abnormal vaginal discharge Mild pain when urinating Progression to pelvic inflammatory disease Men: Penile discharge Mild pain when urinating Progression to epididymitis, an inflammation of the tubelike structure that stores and transports sperm Gonorrhea Symptoms typically occur two to ten days after exposure. Women: Clusters of tiny warts outside and inside of the vagina, on the cervix or around the anus Men: Clusters of tiny warts on the penis, scrotum or anus Genital Herpes Symptoms typically occur two to ten days after exposure.
Painless chancre on the penis, vulva, vagina, cervix or around the mouth Inflamed lymph nodes Stage 2: Secondary Syphilis Symptoms typically occur one to six weeks after the chancre heals and last three to six months.
Light rash with brown sores roughly the size of a penny, typically on the palms of the hands and soles of the feet; may also cover the rest of the body Sores in or around the genitals or anus Mild fever Fatigue Headaches Sore throat Patchy hair loss Appetite loss Weight loss Stage 3: Tertiary Stage Symptoms typically occur anywhere from two years to more than forty years after the onset of infection.
Syphilis in multiple systems, including the heart and blood vessels, skin, bones and brain. The information contained on this Web site should not be used as a substitute for the medical care and advice of your pediatrician.
There may be variations in treatment that your pediatrician may recommend based on individual facts and circumstances. Follow Us. Back to Top. Chronic Conditions. Common Surgical Procedures. Developmental Disabilities. Emotional Problems. From Insects or Animals. Genitals and Urinary Tract. It is a potentially serious infection, and early treatment is necessary to prevent permanent damage and long-term complications. There are usually four stages.
In the first stage, a person may notice a round, firm sore at the site of the infection, usually around the genitals, anus, rectum, or mouth. This tends to last for 3—6 weeks.
The sore may not be visible, since it is often painless and may be hidden, for example, in the vagina. The bacterium can spread at any point during the infection.
Syphilis can also pass to a baby during pregnancy. At the secondary stage , there may be:. In the latent stage, the symptoms disappear, but the bacteria remain in the body and can continue to cause damage.
In the tertiary stage, life threatening complications can affect the brain, nervous system, eyes, heart, and several other organs. Symptoms at this stage will depend on which part of the body the syphilis affects. The only way to confirm whether or not syphilis is present is by conducting a test. If the result is positive, the person should inform their sexual partner or partners, and they, too, should seek medical advice.
Symptoms will appear around 21 days after the transmission of the bacteria, on average, but they can take between 10 and 90 days to appear. Learn more about syphilis here. Gonorrhea is a common infection that develops due to the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae.
It is highly contagious and, without treatment, can lead to life threatening complications. Gonorrhea can spread during oral, vaginal, or anal sex. If a person touches an infected area of the body and then touches their eye, gonorrhea can also lead to pink eye.
This infection can spread during sexual contact. An infection that occurs as a result of oral sex can lead to burning pain in the throat and swollen lymph nodes. In females, the infection can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease. Males, meanwhile, may experience inflammation of the epididymis, which is the tube that stores sperm. Both conditions can affect fertility.
As soon as a person has gonorrhea, the bacteria can spread to other people and to other parts of the body through physical contact. Receiving treatment with antibiotics can usually resolve the infection.
Symptoms can appear 1—14 days after infection. Males usually notice symptoms 2—5 days after exposure. Females often do not experience any symptoms at all, but if they do, the symptoms will usually appear up to 10 days after exposure. Learn more about gonorrhea here. Chancroid is a rare bacterial infection that develops due to Haemophilus ducreyi. It can only spread through sexual contact. It causes painful sores on the genitals. Treatment is with antibiotics. Anyone who receives a diagnosis of chancroid should inform any partners they have had sexual contact with within the past 10 days.
Learn more about the symptoms and treatments associated with chancroid here. Many STIs will not cause symptoms, so a person should not wait until symptoms appear before seeing a doctor.
A doctor can test for STIs to confirm whether or not an infection is present. They will then prescribe the most appropriate treatment option. Treatment for bacterial infections is with antibiotics. However, some STIs — such as gonorrhea — appear to be developing a resistance to the antibiotics that doctors commonly prescribe to treat them.
It is essential to complete any type of antibiotic treatment, even if the symptoms disappear. Stopping treatment early may allow remaining bacteria to grow again, and symptoms may return. At this stage, the infection can become harder to treat. Injection drug users, people with multiple sex partners, and people who have sexual or household contacts with an acute or chronic carrier are most affected. Risks specific to women with sexually transmitted infections In women, STIs can cause a serious infection of the uterus and fallopian tubes reproductive organs called pelvic inflammatory disease PID.
STIs in pregnant women may cause problems such as: Miscarriage. Low birth weight. Premature delivery. Infections in their newborn baby, such as pneumonia , eye infections, or nervous system problems.
Risks specific to men with sexually transmitted infections Infection and inflammation of the epididymis , urethra , anus, and prostate Any child or vulnerable adult with symptoms of an STI needs to be evaluated by a health professional to determine the cause and to assess for possible sexual abuse. How old are you? Less than 12 years. Are you male or female? Why do we ask this question? The medical assessment of symptoms is based on the body parts you have. If you are transgender or non-binary, choose the sex that matches the body parts such as ovaries, testes, prostate, breasts, penis, or vagina you now have in the area where you are having symptoms.
If you have some organs of both sexes, you may need to go through this triage tool twice once as "male" and once as "female". This will make sure that the tool asks the right questions for you. Do you have symptoms of an STI sexually transmitted infection? Symptoms in women are different than symptoms in men.
Do you have severe pelvic pain that started suddenly? Do you think that the symptoms may have been caused by sexual abuse? Do you think you may have been exposed to an STI sexually transmitted infection? This means that you had sexual contact including oral sex with someone that you know or think has an STI. Are you taking medicine for an STI sexually transmitted infection?
Are you having problems with the treatment? For example, your symptoms may be getting worse, or you may have new symptoms or side effects from the treatment. These include: Your age. Babies and older adults tend to get sicker quicker. Your overall health. If you have a condition such as diabetes, HIV, cancer, or heart disease, you may need to pay closer attention to certain symptoms and seek care sooner. Medicines you take. Certain medicines, such as blood thinners anticoagulants , medicines that suppress the immune system like steroids or chemotherapy, or natural health products can cause symptoms or make them worse.
Recent health events , such as surgery or injury. These kinds of events can cause symptoms afterwards or make them more serious. Your health habits and lifestyle , such as eating and exercise habits, smoking, alcohol or drug use, sexual history, and travel. Try Home Treatment You have answered all the questions.
Try home treatment to relieve the symptoms. Call your doctor if symptoms get worse or you have any concerns for example, if symptoms are not getting better as you would expect. You may need care sooner.
In females, symptoms of an STI sexually transmitted infection may include: New vaginal discharge. Pain or burning when urinating. Pain in the pelvis or lower belly.
Women may notice this during sex. Itching, tingling, burning, or pain in the genital or anal area. Sores, lumps, blisters, rashes, or warts in the genital or anal area. Sores in the mouth or throat. In males, symptoms of an STI sexually transmitted infection may include: Pain or burning when you urinate.
New discharge from the penis. Pain, swelling, or tenderness in the scrotum. Seek Care Now Based on your answers, you may need care right away. Call your doctor now to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care. If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care in the next hour. You do not need to call an ambulance unless: You cannot travel safely either by driving yourself or by having someone else drive you. You are in an area where heavy traffic or other problems may slow you down.
Seek Care Today Based on your answers, you may need care soon. Call your doctor today to discuss the symptoms and arrange for care. If you cannot reach your doctor or you don't have one, seek care today. If it is evening, watch the symptoms and seek care in the morning. If the symptoms get worse, seek care sooner. Home Treatment Home treatment is never an appropriate treatment for a sexually transmitted infection STI. Evaluation by a health professional is needed for: Any changes or symptoms in the genital area that suggest an STI.
A known or suspected exposure to an STI. These resources include: Your local sexual health clinic. Action Canada for Sexual Health and Rights www. The Public Health Agency of Canada www. These infections may threaten the life of your baby or cause serious long-term problems or disabilities.
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