If you or your partner has any of the following symptoms in the genital area, see a clinician right away:

• Abnormal or smelly discharge from the vagina, penis or rectum
• Bleeding
• Blisters
• Boils
• Burning sensations
• Cervicitis (inflammation of the cervix)
• Growths
• Irritations Itches
• Odors
• Painful intercourse
• Pains
• Pus
• Rashes
• Sores
• Swellings
• Tenderness
• Ulcers
• Urine changes
• Vaginal yeast infections
• Warts

Some symptoms of sexually transmitted infections are like those of other kinds of infections. They may not even show up in the genital area. But they are serious and mean something is wrong with your health, whether or not they are sexually transmitted. Seek medical advice if any of the following symptoms persist:

• Weight loss that is constant, rapid, or unexplained
• Coatings of the mouth, throat, or vagina
• Abdominal pain
• Aching joints
• Appetite loss
• Bowel problems
• Chills
• Diarrhea
• Coughs
• Vomiting
• Discolored skin
• Fatigue
• Feeling run down
• Fevers
• General weakness
• Growths
• Hair loss
• Hearing loss
• Headaches
• Jaundice
• Lightheadedness
• Mental disorders
• Muscular pain
• Nausea
• Night sweats
• Sore throat
• Swollen glands
• Vaginitis
• Vision loss