Not all STDs are symptomatic; however, there are some indicators that you or your partner might have contracted an STD and should see a doctor. Common symptoms include:  Sores and bumps around the vagina, penis, or rectum Pain while urinating Pain during sex Unusual or foul-smelling discharge from the vagina or penis Unusual vaginal bleeding Do not avoid doctors if you are worried about an STD. Many STDs are treatable and even fully curable, if caught early. Be honest and open with your doctors, and inquire about your treatment options. While everyone should get tested frequently for STDs, there are certain demographic groups who should be tested more frequently. These include:  Pregnant women or women who are trying to become pregnant People who have HIV — they are more susceptible to contracting other STDs People who have sex with HIV-positive partners Men who have sex with men Sexually active women under the age of 25 — they require more frequent chlamydia tests Sexually active women over the age of 21 — they require HPV tests People born between 1945 and 1965 — they are at higher risk for Hepatitis C, a curable disease  People who have multiple partners, have a single partner who sleeps with multiple partners, use prostitution services, use certain drugs, have unprotected sex, have a history of STDs or STIs, or had a parent with certain STDs when they were born are all at higher risk Get yourself tested every three to six months if you are at high risk and every one to three years if you are at low risk. Anyone who is sexually active is at risk, so even if you are in a monogamous relationship it is a good idea to get tested every few years. In protecting yourself and dealing with the problem before it is spread to others, you reduce the risk of STDs spreading in the general population. You protect everyone by protecting yourself. Testing can be done in doctor's office, a local clinic or via a lab-certified at-home testing service, such as myLABBox.com.  Testing is especially important when you have a new sexual partner.  Tests are available for HIV, syphilis, herpes, trichomonas, chlamydia, gonorrhea, hepatitis, and mycoplasma genitalium. Your doctor will usually test for STDs by giving you a physical exam and testing your blood and urine. If you have genital sores or discharge, these fluids might also be tested for STDs. Encourage your partner to get tested as well. Emphasize that this is the best decision to keep both of you safe. This does not mean that you do not trust them or have not been trustworthy yourself. It is simply a smart decision If you cannot afford to get tested or you do not have health insurance, seek free testing services if you are concerned you may have contracted an STD. There are multiple places to find free testing services. Some good resources to consult about finding a free testing service include:  Your local public health department Planned Parenthood Your school or church Community clinics The Internet A local hospital There is no shame in getting tested for an STD. You are making a good, smart health decision for yourself and everyone around you by getting tested. If everyone got tested frequently, STDs would be much less common. You should be proud that you are doing your part to protect your community. HPV in men cannot be tested for, for example. Even if your doctor gives you a clean bill of health, it is still a good idea to use condoms during sex. If your doctor tells you that it is not safe for you to have sex, follow those instructions. For example, people with genital herpes should not have sex in the middle of an outbreak. Only resume sex when your doctor says that it is safe to do so. You should not have sex until you and your partner have completed treatment for any STDs. If STD testing reveals an infection, notify your current and previous sexual partners so that they can get tested as well. If you do not want to notify them in person, some public health clinics provide an anonymous service to notify people who might have been exposed to an STD.
مراقبة الأعراض الشائعة للأمراض الجنسية المنتقلة. أدرك حقيقة أن العديد من الأمراض الجنسية قابلة للعلاج. هل تقع ضمن المجموعة المعرضة بشكل كبير للإصابة بالمرض؟ على الرغم من ضرورة أن يقوم الجميع بالفحص الدوري لمراقبة احتمالية الإصابة بأي من هذه الأمراض، يظل أن هناك مجموعات ديموغرافية (سكانية) تكون معرضة أكثر من غيرها للإصابة بهذه الأمراض. إجراء الكشف الطبي الدوري. تقديم عينات من الدم والبول والسوائل. تشجيع زوجتك على إجراء الكشف. ابحث عن خدمات كشف مجاني إذا كنت بحاجة لذلك. لا تشعر بالحرج. لاحظ أنه لا يمكن اكتشاف جميع الأمراض المنقولة جنسيًا عن طريق الفحص. التزم بتعليمات طبيبك. أطلع الأطراف الأخرى على نتيجة التشخيص.