WHAT ARE SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES? Sexually transmitted diseases, commonly referred to as STDs, are conditions that pass from one person to another through sexual contact. You can get exposed to STD disease by having unprotected anal, vaginal, or oral sex with someone already suffering from this condition. However, this does not necessarily mean that sex is the only way STDs can be transmitted. Infections may be spread through sharing breastfeeding and needles. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES IN FEMALES? Generally, STDs do not cause any noticeable symptoms. But when they do, common signs of sexually transmitted diseases in women are: - Burning or pain during urination - Abnormal/blood vaginal discharge - Abdominal pain - Itching - Fever - Swollen glands - Warts - Sores WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES IN MALES? You can contract an STD without developing any symptoms. But certain diseases cause obvious signs. Signs of this health condition can vary depending on the type of infection. Common STD symptoms in men include: - Pain during urination - Abnormal penile discharge - Inflammation of the testicles or prostate - Fever - Sores - Other symptoms or can be asymptomatic STDs are widespread, and while some diseases have symptoms to alert the person of a possible infection, often, people are asymptomatic and are unaware of their potential to transmit these infections. If you have any concerns or would like to discuss whether you are at risk and should be tested, you can contact us at Manhattan Primary Care. Please visit us at one of our convenient locations in NYC. Medical guidelines are constantly changing, and it’s important to obtain a full evaluation by a primary care doctor to evaluate all symptoms. We look forward to meeting you. Manhattan Primary Care Union Square 55 W. 17th Street, Ste 105, New York, NY 10011 (212) 378-9987 Upper East Side Manhattan, NYC 983 Park Ave, Ste 1D22, New York, NY 10028 (212) 389-9929 Web Address https://www.manhattanprimarycaredoctorsnyc.com E-mail info@manhattanprimarycaredoctorsnyc.com Our locations on the map: Union Square https://g.page/primary-care-nyc-doctor-new-york Upper East Side Manhattan, NYC https://goo.gl/maps/aTm9YyzBX6SxHKzA9 Nearby Locations: Union Square Gramercy Park | Rose Hill | Kips Bay | Nomad | Murray Hill | Koreatown 10010 | 10016 | 10453 | 10017 Nearby Locations: Upper East Side Yorkville | Manhattan Valley | Lenox Hill | Sutton Place | Carnegie Hill | East Harlem 10028 | 10025 | 10021| 10022 | 10029 Working Hours: Mon 08:00 AM - 7:00 PM Tue 08:00 AM - 7:00 PM Wed 08:00 AM - 7:00 PM Thu 08:00 AM - 7:00 PM Fri 08:00 AM - 5:00 PM Sat: Closed Sun: Closed Payment : cash, check, credit cards.