STD Symptoms in Women

STD symptoms in women are different depending on the type of STD contracted and the susceptibility of the individual female. Some women have contracted an STD but show little or no symptoms. They are called “carriers” and can still pass the disease onto sexual partners.

There are at least 25 types of STDs. Be sure to get tested.

What are the STD symptoms?

STD symptoms vary depending on the type of STD. The most common symptoms are soreness, unusual sores or lumps, burning during urination, itching, and vaginal discharge.

Chlamydia

Most women with Chlamydia will not experience any symptoms. If they do it will be an abnormal discharge from the vagina or burning when urinating. It can also cause lower abdominal pain and pelvic inflammatory disease. Chlamydia can be completely cured but can be caught again if your sex partner is left untreated.

Genital Herpes

Herpes symptoms are blisters, red bumps, open sores on vagina and close surrounding areas. They can also include vaginal discharge, fever, and body aches. Swollen glands in the area of the genital, itching, burning sensation, and pain when urinating are included in the symptoms of genital herpes. There is no cure for the Herpes virus, but there are medications that lessen the severity of the symptoms. Many people will show little or no symptoms of Herpes, but can pass it onto sexual partners.

Gonorrhea

Gonorrhea, commonly referred to as “The Clap”, is caused by bacteria that grows and spreads in the reproductive organs. These organs include: the cervix, the urethra and the fallopian tubes. The common symptoms of gonorrhea are pain when urinating and yellowish or bloody vaginal discharge.

Hepatitis B

The symptoms of hepatitis B are yellowing of the skin and eyes, diarrhea, vomiting, pain in joints, muscles, and stomach, tiredness and decreased appetite. Around 30% of infected individuals do not exhibit symptoms. Treatment for this STD involves taking medicine to help the liver fight the damage caused by the virus. There is no cure for Hepatitis B, but with treatment can be manageable.

HIV Infection and Aids

HIV damages the cells that make up the immune system, thus resulting in the body’s inability to ward off fungi, viruses and bacteria that set off diseases. HIV is the primary cause of AIDs. Women can develop vaginal yeast infections, other sexually transmitted diseases and pelvic inflammatory disease. Initial symptoms are flu-like symptoms, swollen lymph glands, headaches, rashes, fever and sore throat There is no cure for HIV infection and AIDS. Medication is given only to prevent the virus from replicating itself.