You Can Have an STI Without Symptoms: Why Testing Matters

Yes, it is possible to have a sexually transmitted infection without obvious symptoms. Chlamydia and gonorrhoea, for instance, may cause little or no discomfort, especially in women. When left untreated, some infections can lead to complications. In women, they may contribute to pelvic inflammatory disease, which can scar the fallopian tubes and affect fertility. In men, complications such as epididymitis can also affect reproductive health. Feeling healthy does not always mean an infection is absent. Have you ever gone for an STI test even when you had no symptoms? Do you think most people only get tested after they notice a problem?

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