Umm…Should I Get That Checked Out?

It’s easy to ignore your body when it’s trying to tell you something is wrong, but you don’t want to take any risks with STIs. If you are having any of the following symptoms you may want to check with your healthcare professional. STIs pose a serious risk to your health and can have huge long term damage if not treated correctly and quickly.

Common signs/symptoms of STIs (according to familydoctor.org) :

Itching around the vagina and/or discharge from the vagina for women
Discharge from the penis for men
Pain during sex or when urinating
Pain in the pelvic area
Sore throats in people who have oral sex
Pain in or around the anus for people who have anal sex
Chancre sores (painless red sores) on the genital area, anus, tongue and/or throat
A scaly rash on the palms of your hands and the soles of your feet
Dark urine, loose, light-colored stools, and yellow eyes and skin
Small blisters that turn into scabs on the genital area
Swollen glands, fever and body aches
Unusual infections, unexplained fatigue, night sweats and weight loss
Soft, flesh-colored warts around the genital area