17/08/2026
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections mainly spread through s*xual contact (va**nal, oral, or a**l). Many STIs may have no symptoms at first, so testing is important if someone is s*xually active. Below are some common STIs and their typical symptoms.
1. Chlamydia
Common symptoms:
*️⃣Often no symptoms
*️⃣Burning when urinating
*️⃣Abnormal va**nal or pe**le discharge
*️⃣Pain during s*x
*️⃣Lower abdominal pain
*️⃣Testicular pain in men
2. Gonorrhea
Common symptoms:
✳️Thick yellow/green discharge from p***s or va**na
✳️Painful urination
✳️Bleeding between periods (in women)
✳️Pelvic pain
✳️Testicular swelling
✳️Rectal pain or discharge (if re**um infected)
3. Syphilis
Symptoms happen in stages:
Primary stage
✅Painless sore (called a chancre) on ge****ls, mouth, or a**s
✅Secondary stage
Skin rash (often on palms or soles)
↔️Fever
↔️Swollen lymph nodes
↔️Sore throat
↔️Fatigue
Late stage (if untreated)
↔️Damage to brain, nerves, heart, and other organs
4. Ge***al Herpes
Caused by the Herpes Simplex Virus.
Symptoms:
🟤Painful blisters or sores on ge****ls, a**s, or mouth
🟤Itching or tingling before sores appear
🟤Pain during urination
🟤Fever and body aches during first outbreak
5. Human Papillomavirus (HPV)
Symptoms:
Often no symptoms
⚪Ge***al warts (small bumps on ge****ls or a**s)
⚪Some types can lead to cancers (like cervical cancer)
6. Trichomoniasis
Symptoms:
Women:
✳️Frothy, yellow-green va**nal discharge
✳️Strong va**nal odor
✳️Itching or irritation
✳️Pain during s*x or urination
Men:
Often no symptoms
*️⃣Burning after urination or ej*******on
*️⃣Mild pe**le discharge
7. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Early symptoms (2–4 weeks after infection):
🔥Fever
🔥Rash
🔥Sore throat
🔥Swollen lymph nodes
🔥Fatigue
Later stages (if untreated):
✅Severe weight loss
✅Frequent infections
✅Progression to Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
✅ Important things to know
Many STIs show no symptoms, especially early on.
Testing is the only reliable way to know.
Most bacterial STIs (like chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis) can be cured with powerful herbal medication.
Viral STIs (like herpes, HIV, HPV) can be managed but usually not completely cured.
✅ See Dr NHIDZA 0719150699 if you have:
Unusual discharge
Ge***al sores or warts
Burning when urinating
Pelvic or testicular pain