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Signs & Symptoms of Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Because sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) frequently have no signs or symptoms, millions of people don't know they're infected until they suffer serious and often permanent damage. In the meantime, they can pass on STDs to their sexual partners without realizing it.

Be Aware of Signs and Symptoms

abnormal or smelly discharges from the vagina, penis or rectum
bleeding
blisters
boils
chancres
growths, such as polyps, strawberry marks, tumors, lumps, lesions
irritations
itches
pains
pus
rashes
sores
swellings
tenderness
warts

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