[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ theme_builder_area=”post_content” _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” type=”4_4″ theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title_text=”Clinic Stock-18″ image=”https:\/\/blogs.winona.edu\/wellness\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/6\/2022\/09\/Clinic-Stock-18-scaled.jpg” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ content_max_width=”100%” admin_label=”Intro”]<\/p>\n
Sexually transmitted infections, STIs, are common when you are sexually active. 1 in 3 young adults will have an STI by the age of 25. It may sound scary, but most STIs are treatable and are preventable by using barrier methods.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s important to get tested often as it is just as common not to have any signs or symptoms. If symptoms do arise, make sure to get tested and follow the instructions from your provider.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Please Note<\/span><\/i><\/b> [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title=”The Clam, Clap, Syph and Trich ” content_max_width=”100%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ admin_label=”Clam, Clap”]<\/p>\n Chlamydia (clam), gonorrhea (clap), syphilis (syph) and trichomoniasis (trich) are all common bacterial STIs. Most people who have these infections do not show any symptoms. The symptoms between these STIs and many non-STI concerns are common.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n It\u2019s important to get tested often and to get tested for multiple at the same time if a symptom may occur. Testing for STIs may consist of a swab of the penis or vagina, urine sample, or blood test.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_blurb][et_pb_accordion _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ admin_label=”Symptoms Accordion”][et_pb_accordion_item _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title=”Chlamydia Symptoms ” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Most people who have chlamydia don\u2019t show any symptoms.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title=”Gonorrhea Symptoms” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Female Symptoms<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Most people with vaginas who get gonorrhea don\u2019t have any symptoms. If they do, gonorrhea symptoms show up within about a week of being infected. These include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Male Symptoms<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n People with penises are more likely to have symptoms if they get gonorrhea. The symptoms usually begin within a week after they get the infection. These include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Anal Symptoms<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Gonorrhea can also infect your anus if you have anal sex, or you may spread the infection to your anus from another part of your body (such as wiping when going to the bathroom). Anal gonorrhea often doesn\u2019t have any symptoms. But signs of gonorrhea in your anus can include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>Oral Symptoms<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Gonorrhea infections in the throat also rarely cause symptoms. If symptoms do show up, it\u2019s usually just a sore throat.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title=”Syphilis Symptoms ” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Syphilis can be kind of confusing because there are a few different stages, and they can overlap or happen around the same time. And there may be times when you have no symptoms at all \u2014 but the infection will still be there until you get it treated. Symptoms can vary with each stage, and they might not always happen in the same order for everyone.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Primary Stage<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n A syphilis sore (called a chancre) pops up \u2014 that sore is where the syphilis infection entered your body.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Chancres are super contagious and can show up on your vulva, vagina, anus, penis, scrotum, and rarely, your lips or mouth. Chancres are usually firm, round, and painless, or sometimes open and wet. It\u2019s easy to mistake a chancre for an ingrown hair, pimple, or harmless bump.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Sores often aren\u2019t painful and can be in hidden places you may not notice them such as: deep in your vagina, under your foreskin, inside your rectum, and other places that are hard to see.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Secondary Stage<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Secondary stage symptoms include rashes on the palms of your hands, soles of your feet, or other parts of your body. The secondary syphilis rash is sometimes hard to see, and it usually doesn\u2019t itch. You may feel sick and have mild flu-like symptoms:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Late Stage<\/span><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In between the secondary stage and the late stage, there may be times when your syphilis infection is latent (there are no signs or symptoms at all) for months or even years \u2014 but you still need treatment to get rid of it.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Syphilis is easily curable with antibiotics in the early stages. If you get treatment late, it will still cure the infection and stop future damage to your body. However, damage that late-stage syphilis has already caused can\u2019t be changed or healed.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][et_pb_accordion_item _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title=”Trichomoniasis Symptoms ” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″]<\/p>\n Trichomoniasis can cause symptoms in people of any gender. But trich is most likely to cause vaginitis (inflammation or irritation of the vagina). Symptoms of trich include:<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n [\/et_pb_accordion_item][\/et_pb_accordion][et_pb_blurb _builder_version=”4.17.4″ _module_preset=”default” theme_builder_area=”post_content” title=”Treatment ” content_max_width=”100%” hover_enabled=”0″ sticky_enabled=”0″ admin_label=”Treatment”]<\/p>\n Bacterial STIs can be treated using antibiotics. Make sure to take all of your medication and follow the treatment prescribed by your healthcare provider. Avoid having sex with others until you finish your medication since the infection stays in your body until you finish the antibiotics.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you have signs or symptoms of a STI or have concerns, make an appointment at Health & Wellness Services by calling 507.457.5160. 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<\/span>References to \u201cmale\u201d and \u201cfemale\u201d in this article refer the anatomy and sex organs, not gender identity.<\/span><\/i>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n\n
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