The use of a condom is essential to protect yourself and your partners against STDs. If you have any concerns, you should have a screening test. In the event of an infection, follow the treatment correctly and inform your sexual partner/partners.
What are the symptoms of STDs?
If you have any of these symptoms, consult a doctor:
- fever, swollen glands
- pain during or after sexual relations
- pain in the vagina, at the tip of the glans penis, in the lower abdomen
- abnormal discharge from the vagina, the penis or the anus
- redness of the genitals
- burning, itching, spots, warts around the genitals
- burning sensation when urinating
- small painless sores on the skin or the mucus membrane (vagina, penis, glans penis, teSTDcles, anus, mouth).
Please note! Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are often asymptomatic: people can be contaminated without showing any signs of infection. If you are in any doubt, it is important to go for screening and if necessary to follow the appropriate treatment.