How can this help?

87% of all diseases reported to public health organizations are sexually transmitted infections (STIs). 50% of men that contract chlamydia or gonorrhea do not display any symptoms. This applies to 70% of women. This emphasizes the urgency in getting tested if you are sexually active.

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Potential symptoms:

• Coital pain, difficulty, or bleeding (during intercourse)

• Dysuria (urinary tract infection)

• Pelvic, uterine, or adnexal pain

• Abnormal vaginal discharge

• Painful bowel movements

• Painful swallowing

• Rectal bleeding, discharge, or itching

• Sore throat

• Swollen or tender lymph nodes in the neck

 

If left untreated, STIs/STDs can lead to several other health issues such as infertility, cervical cancer, and peritonitis, in addition to being even more dangerous to women who are pregnant.

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You may be eligible to take part in the study if you:

• are female and at least 14 years of age

• women with or without symptoms

• agree to urine pregnancy testing

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