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Causes Gonorrhea is passed through unprotected oral, anal or vaginal (frontal) sex. Symptoms Some people may have gonorrhea and not know it because symptoms are mild or there are no symptoms. In women, early symptoms are sometimes so mild...
Causes DGI occurs in up to 3 percent of people who have untreated gonorrhea. It affects women four times more often than men. Symptoms Early symptoms are often flu-like with fever, fatigue, aches Joint pain, most commonly the knees,...
Causes NGU is often caused by a bacterial infection (like chlamydia or gonorrhea), but it can also be caused by a virus or protozoa. Bacterial infections can be treated and cured with antibiotics. To find out if you have NGU, you need to...
You can have PID and not know it. To find out if you have PID, you need to examined by a health care provider and have lab tests done. PID is cured with antibiotics. If left untreated, PID can cause scarring in the pelvic organs and can...
Causes Epididymitis is caused by bacteria that travel from the urethra or the bladder to the epididymis. A man can get epididymitis from: Most often chlamydia and gonorrhea Non-STI bacteria Men of any age who have unprotected insertive...
Causes Bacteria that cause urethritis, such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, are usually passed through unprotected oral, anal and vaginal (frontal) sex. Symptoms Common symptoms include: A slight burning feeling when peeing Itching inside...
Causes Sexually transmitted infections like gonorrhea, chlamydia or herpes simplex can cause irritation and inflammation in the lining of the rectum. These STIs can be passed during unprotected anal sex. The receptive partner is at greater...
Causes Cervicitis is most often caused by sexually transmitted infections (STIs) such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes simplex virus or trichomoniasis. Cervicitis can also be caused by other bacteria or from reactions to latex, douches or...
Antibiotics cannot cure STIs caused by viruses such as herpes simplex (HSV), genital warts (HPV) or HIV. There are many different types of antibiotics and it is important to get the right antibiotis. It is not a good idea to take medicine...
When you are diagnosed with a reportable STI, anyone you have had sexual contact with or shared drug equipment with needs to be notified that they have been exposed to a communicable infection. This is sometimes called ‘contact...
Home pregnancy tests can be bought at a drug store. You can also go to your health care provider or a clinic to get a pregnancy test. If you are pregnant and not sure what to do, it can help to talk to someone about your options. What is...
Both men and women can get trichomonas, but it is more commonly found in women. Trichomoniasis can be cured with medication. Causes Trichomoniasis is passed through unprotected vaginal (frontal) sexual contact. The infection is most...
What condom to use Condoms come in many styles, colours, flavours and sizes. Condoms that fit well will feel better and are less likely to fall off or break. With the right fit, you are more likely to use them. Try some different ones out...
Causes Chlamydia is passed between people through unprotected oral, anal or vaginal (frontal) sex. The bacteria can be found in semen, vaginal fluids, and rectal fluids. Pregnant people may pass the infection to their baby's eyes during...