They are infections that are spread by having sex.
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Some are easily cured, but others can not be cured. Those that can not be cured, can be helped with medication.
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Some Sexually Transmitted Infections can have serious effects on your health and have lifelong consequences
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You may have an Sexually Transmitted Infection if you have had any type of sexual activity (i.e. touching, oral sex, etc.). You are especially at risk if:
- You had unprotected sex
- You experienced condom failure
- Your partner has a Sexually Transmitted Infection
- You have a new sex partner
- You or your partner uses injection drugs
- You have been named as a contact of a Sexually Transmitted Infection
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You may have a Sexually Transmitted Infection and have few or no symptoms at all. Or you may have some of these symptoms:
- Discharge from the vagina or penis which is heavier than usual
- Burning feeling when you urinate
- Sores, bumps or rashes in the genital and/or bum area
- Itchy genitals
- Pain with intercourse
If you are having sex and have one or some of these symptoms, see a doctor.
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Remember, many people have no symptoms even though they have a Sexually Transmitted Infection. The only way to be sure you do not have a Sexually Transmitted Infection is to get tested.
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