
Selfcare Sanctuary🏪
February 3, 2025 at 10:39 PM
☣️ *Symptoms of STIs in women* ☣️
⚠️ *Common symptoms:* ⚠️
📍 Abnormal vaginal discharge (color, consistency, or odor)
📍 Vaginal itching, burning, or irritation
📍 Painful urination (dysuria)
📍 Abdominal pain or cramping
📍 Bleeding between periods or irregular periods
📍 Unusual vaginal odor
📍 Sores, blisters, or rashes in the genital area
📍 Fever
📍 Painful sex (dyspareunia)
📍 Swollen lymph nodes in the groin area
☢️ *STI-specific symptoms:*☢️
♨️ *Chlamydia:* ♨️
Often asymptomatic, but may cause abnormal discharge, burning during urination, or abdominal pain.
♨️ *Gonorrhea:* ♨️
May cause abnormal discharge, burning during urination, or abdominal pain.
♨️ *Syphilis:* ♨️
Can cause a painless sore (chancre) in the genital area, followed by a rash and flu-like symptoms.
♨️ *Herpes:* ♨️
Causes painful blisters or sores in the genital area.
♨️ *HPV:* ♨️
May cause genital warts or abnormal Pap test results.
♨️ *Trichomoniasis:* ♨️
Causes abnormal discharge, itching, and burning during urination.
♨️ *HIV:* ♨️
May cause flu-like symptoms, fatigue, or swollen lymph nodes.
💬 *Remember:* 💬Many STIs can be asymptomatic, so regular screening is crucial for early detection and treatment.