What are the symptoms of an STD?
Many people with STDs have symptoms but some do not. Some infections may not show symptoms for months or years while others may show symptoms within days. Common symptoms in women include: unusual discharge or odor from the vagina, pain in the lower abdominal (belly) area, burning or itching around the vagina, unusual vaginal bleeding or spotting, pain deep inside the vagina during sex. Common symptoms in men include: pain, discharge,or dripping from the penis. Symptoms seen in both men and women include: sores, bumps or blisters around the sex organs, mouth or rectum; burning or pain during urination (peeing), itching around the sex organs, swelling in the groin; swelling or redness in the throat; flu-like symptoms with fever, chills and aches.
