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STIs
Sexually
transmitted infections are diseases that can be transmitted
between people when they have vaginal, oral or anal sex. Other
diseases such as herpes can also be transmitted via skin-to-skin
contact.
You
can have an STI:
- At
any age
- And
not know about it for months even years as you may be infected
but have no symptoms
- And
infect others without knowing it
- And
become infertile if it remains untreated
- Even
after the symptoms have been treated
- And,
with the right treatment, often be completely cured.
If
you have had sex and you start to experience the following
symptoms see your doctor or Family Planning Victoria.
- Unusual
vaginal bleeding
- A
discharge (like snot) from the penis or vagina
Sores,
lumps or rashes around or on the penis, anus or vagina
Types
of STIs
The
most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs) causing
genital symptoms such as sores include
Less
common is Trichomonas which can also lead to genital symptoms
such as itching. Syphilis is also uncommon and may cause a
genital sore, or just show up in a blood test.
Other
STIs that don't just affect the genitals
Hepatitis
A can be transmitted via infected faeces. Any sexual practice
where you have contact with your partner's faeces could put
you at risk.
Other
STIs include
- Pubic
lice (crabs)
- Scabies.
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