Why testing matters

• Know the warning signs

  Common symptoms of sexually transmitted infections may include unusual discharge, pain during urination or sex, itching, blisters or sores, abdominal or testicular pain, fatigue, and flu-like symptoms. But these signs don’t always appear.

• No symptoms doesn’t mean no infection

  Many STDs remain silent for weeks, months, or even years, while still being contagious and causing internal damage. Regular testing is the only way to be sure.

• Undetected infections can lead to serious health risks

  Without treatment, STDs can result in infertility, chronic pain, complications during pregnancy, liver damage, neurological problems, and in some cases, cancer or life-threatening illness.