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Symptoms of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)
Most people won’t have or show any signs or symptoms of an STI so it’s important to test regularly and after each new sexual partner. If you have an STI and don’t know it you can pass on the infection... Read more about Symptoms of sexually transmitted infections (STIs)Image
Sexual health services
Sexual health services, which are sometimes know as 'GUM' services or clinics, offer a variety of tests, information and advice. Read more about Sexual health servicesImage
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is one of the most common sexually transmitted infections (STIs). You might not know you are infected because it is often symptom-free but left untreated it can cause serious problems in... Read more about ChlamydiaImage
Genital warts and HPV
Information about the human papilloma virus (HPV) and genital warts - their symptoms, how they’re passed on and how they’re treated. Read more about Genital warts and HPVImage
Gonorrhoea
Sexual health information about gonorrhoea and super gonorrhoea, the symptoms of gonorrhoea, how it’s passed on and how it’s treated. Read more about GonorrhoeaImage
Hepatitis
Sexual health information about hepatitis (inflammation of the liver), looking at the forms of virus that cause it and how it affects people living with HIV. Read more about HepatitisImage
Herpes
Herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). It's spread through skin-to-skin contact – for example during vaginal, oral or anal sex. The herpes simplex virus remains in the body for life,... Read more about HerpesImage
LGV (lymphogranuloma venereum)
Sexual health information about the symptoms of LGV, how it’s passed on and how to avoid infection. Read more about LGV (lymphogranuloma venereum)Image
Molluscum
Sexual health information about molluscum symptoms, how it's passed on, how long the infection lasts and how it's is treated. Read more about MolluscumImage
Mpox (monkeypox) in the UK
Information and guidance about mpox (monkeypox) symptoms, transmission, treatment and vaccination. Read more about Mpox (monkeypox) in the UKImage
Mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen)
Sexual health information about Mycoplasma genitalium – how it's passed on and how to avoid infection. Read more about Mycoplasma genitalium (Mgen)Image
NSU
Sexual health information for men about non-specific urethritis, NSU symptoms, how it’s passed on and how it’s treated. Read more about NSUImage
Pubic lice
Sexual health information about pubic lice (also known as crabs), how they are passed on, pubic lice symptoms and treatment. Read more about Pubic liceImage
Shigella
Shigella is a type of bacteria that causes severe stomach upset. Infection can be treated with a course of antibiotics. It's passed on through infected faeces (poo), either sexually or through... Read more about ShigellaImage
Syphilis
Sexual health information about syphilis symptoms, the three stages of syphilis, how it’s passed on and how it’s treated. Read more about SyphilisImage
