Chlamydia (CHT)

Chlamydia is a common bacterial infection spread through vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has chlamydia.

Symptoms
Chlamydia can damage a woman’s reproductive system and cause symptoms like the following:
 - abnormal vaginal discharge
 - burning sensation when peeing

Symptoms of chlamydia in men can include:
 - discharge from the penis
 - burning sensation when peeing
 - pain and swelling in one or both testicles (though less common)

Chlamydia infection in the rectum can cause symptoms in both men and women:
 - rectal pain
 - discharge
 - bleeding

Symptoms generally start 1-3 weeks after exposure, though some infected with Chlamydia may not experience symptoms for months or longer.  Chlamydia can cause serious health problems even in asymptomatic cases.

Treatment
Antibiotics

Gonorrhea (NGH)

Gonorrhea is an STD that can cause infection in the genitals, rectum, and throat. It is very common, especially among young people ages 15-24 years

Symptoms
Gonorrhea often has no symptoms, but it can cause serious health problems, even without symptoms.

Even when a woman has symptoms, they are often mild and can be mistaken for a bladder or vaginal infection. Symptoms in women can include:

• Painful or burning sensation when peeing;
• Increased vaginal discharge; and
• Vaginal bleeding between periods.

Men who do have symptoms may have:

• A burning sensation when peeing;
• A white, yellow, or green discharge from the penis; and
• Painful or swollen testicles (although this is less common).

Rectal infections may either cause no symptoms or cause symptoms in both men and women that may include:

• Discharge;
• Anal itching;
• Soreness;
• Bleeding; and
• Painful bowel movements.

Treatment
Antibiotics

Trichomonas (TV)

Trichomoniasis (or “trich”) is a very common STD caused by infection with Trichomonas vaginalis (a protozoan parasite). Although symptoms vary, most people who have trich cannot tell they have it.

Symptoms
About 70% of people with the infection do not have any signs or symptoms. When trich does cause symptoms, they can range from mild irritation to severe inflammation. Some people get symptoms within 5 to 28 days after getting the infection. Others do not develop symptoms until much later. Symptoms can come and go.

Men with trich may notice:

• Itching or irritation inside the penis;
• Burning after peeing or ejaculating; and
• Discharge from the penis.

Women with trich may notice:

• Itching, burning, redness or soreness of the genitals;
• Discomfort when peeing; and
• A clear, white, yellowish, or greenish vaginal discharge (i.e., thin discharge or increased volume) with a fishy smell.

Having trich can make sex feel unpleasant. Without treatment, the infection can last for months or even years.

Treatment
Antibiotics

Mgen - Mycoplasma genitalium (MG)

Mycoplasma genitalium (or Mgen) is an STD that can cause infection among people of any gender. Mgen can infect the cervix (opening to the uterus), inside the penis (the urethra), or the rectum

Symptoms
People with Mgen often have no symptoms.Someone with symptoms may notice:

• Vaginal discharge;
• A burning sensation when peeing;
• Painful or swollen testicles (although this is less common).

Treatment
Antibiotics