Common STIs and Symptoms

The most commonly diagnosed STIs are Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Warts, Herpes, Syphilis and HIV.

Commonly reported symptoms are:

• burning when passing urine
• discomfort, soreness or pus from the penis
• pain and/or swelling in the testicles
• sores, ulcers, rash, blisters or lumps in the genital area, or around the anus
• change in vaginal discharge
• lower abdominal pain
• pain during sex
• bleeding after sex or in between periods
• itching or soreness