Symptoms of STIs

If you have any of the following symptoms you should book an appointment with us.

In men, the most commonly reported symptoms of STI are:

• a burning sensation when passing urine
• tingling, stinging, irritation, discomfort, a burning sensation, or soreness on the tip of the penis
• pus coming from the tip of the penis
• pain in the testicles
• swelling of the testicles
• lumps in the pubic area, genital area or around the anus
• sores, ulcers, scratches, rash or blisters on the penis, genital area, or around the anus

In women, the most commonly reported symptoms of STI are:

• an unusual vaginal discharge
• a burning sensation when passing urine
• lower abdominal pain
• pain during sex
• bleeding after sex or in between periods
• sores, ulcers, scratches, a rash or blisters in the genital area, or around the anus
• itching or soreness
• lumps in the pubic area, genital area or around the anus

If you have any of these symptoms, please don’t worry, all STIs are manageable.

It’s important to remember that not all STIs have symptoms. If you’re worried about sexually transmitted infections, it’s best to get tested. If you’re aged 16 or over and living in Birmingham or Solihull, you can order a free self-sampling kit, which means you can take samples at home and send them back to us to be tested for STIs.