Most Common STDs
Common STDs are listed in the chart below.
| STD |
Symptoms |
| Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) |
Vaginal discharge that can be white, gray or thin and have an
odor. Burning or pain when urinating. Itching around the outside of the
vagina. Can have no
symptoms. |
| Chlamydia |
Most people have no symptoms. Vaginal discharge.
Burning when
urinating. |
| Genital Herpes |
Small red bumps, blisters or open sores on the penis, vagina
or areas close by. Vaginal discharge. Fever, headache and muscle aches. Pain when
urinating. Itching, burning or swollen glands in genital area. Pain in legs, buttocks or
genital area. Can have no symptoms. |
| Gonorrhea |
Women often have no symptoms. Pain or burning when
urinating. Yellowish and sometimes bloody vaginal discharge. Bleeding between menstrual
periods. Heavy bleeding with periods. Pain when having sex. Lower abdominal pain. |
| Hepatitis |
Mild fever. Headache and muscle aches.
Tiredness. Loss of appetite. Nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Dark-colored urine and pale bowel movements. Stomach pain. Skin and whites of eyes turning yellow
(jaundice). Can have no symptoms. |
| HIV Infection and AIDS |
Can have no symptoms for 10 years or more. Lack of energy or
fatigue. Weight
loss. Frequent low-grade fevers and night sweats. Frequent yeast infections
(in the mouth). Skin rashes or flaky skin that is hard to get rid of. Women can have vaginal
yeast infections and other STDs; pelvic inflammatory disease (PID); and menstrual cycle
changes. |
| Human Papillomavirus (HPV) |
Genital warts that sometimes can be hard to see.
Can have no
symptoms. |
| Syphilis |
Painless sores (chancres) and skin rash. Mild
fever. Feeling
very tired. Headache and sore throat. Hair loss. Swollen lymph glands throughout the
body. Can
have no symptoms. |
| Trichomoniasis |
Yellow, green or gray vaginal discharge with a strong
odor. Discomfort during sex and when urinating. Irritation and itching of the genital
area. Lower abdominal pain (rare). |
| Vaginal Yeast Infections |
Itching, burning and irritation of the vagina.
Pain when
urinating or with intercourse. Cottage-cheesy looking vaginal discharge. |
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Overview of STDs
Most Common STDs
Diagnosis of STDs
Preventing STDs
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