STI Symptoms: What They Can Mean
Choose the symptom that matches yours to see its common causes, the tests that answer it and when a doctor should examine you. If you have no symptoms but want peace of mind, start with routine screening.
Painful Urination
Pain or a burning sensation when urinating is one of the most common symptoms of a sexually transmitted infection.
Common causes: Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Trichomoniasis, Ureaplasma, Non-Gonococcal Urethritis
Painful Urination: tests and next stepsUnusual Discharge
An unusual discharge, whether from the penis or vagina, is your body signalling that something may need attention.
Common causes: Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Trichomoniasis, Bacterial Vaginosis, Mycoplasma Genitalium
Unusual Discharge: tests and next stepsLumps or Bumps
Discovering a lump, bump, or growth in the genital area can be alarming, but many causes are common and treatable.
Common causes: Genital Warts, Molluscum Contagiosum, HPV
Lumps or Bumps: tests and next stepsGenital Itching
Genital itching can be uncomfortable and distressing, but it is a very common symptom with several treatable causes.
Common causes: Vaginal Thrush, Pubic Lice, Herpes, Trichomoniasis
Genital Itching: tests and next stepsSores or Blisters
Sores, ulcers, or blisters in the genital region can be a sign of a sexually transmitted infection such as herpes or syphilis.
Common causes: Herpes, Syphilis, Molluscum Contagiosum
Sores or Blisters: tests and next stepsNew Partner Screening
Getting tested after a new sexual partner is one of the most responsible things you can do for your health and theirs.
Common causes: Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, HIV
New Partner Screening: tests and next stepsKnown Exposure
Being told by a partner or a clinic that you may have been exposed to an STI can feel overwhelming.
Common causes: Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, HIV, Syphilis
Known Exposure: tests and next stepsRoutine Screening
Regular sexual health screening is an essential part of looking after yourself, even when you feel perfectly well.
Common causes: Chlamydia, HIV
Routine Screening: tests and next steps