Does a child or vulnerable adult have symptoms of an STD?

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.

Have you suddenly developed severe pelvic pain?

Do you have mild to moderate pelvic pain and you know or think you have a fever?

Do you have abnormal vaginal bleeding and you know or think you have a fever?

Do you have vaginal bleeding with sexual intercourse and you know or think you have a fever?

Do you have vaginal discharge that smells bad and you know or think you have a fever?

Do you have new itching, tingling, pain, or burning of the genitals?

Do you have new sores, lumps, blisters, or a rash on the genitals or in the groin area?

Do you have pain or burning on urination in the past 24 hours?

After oral sex, have you had a sore throat or sores in your mouth or on your tongue?

After anal sex, have you had sores, pain, or discharge in your rectal area?

Has new mild pelvic pain continued for 24 hours, but you do not have other symptoms?

Has new pain with intercourse continued for 24 hours, but you do not have other symptoms?

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.

Are you pregnant and you have any symptoms of an STD? Symptoms may include:A change in vaginal discharge (thicker, discolored, or bad-smelling) over a period of several days to 2 weeks.Pain, burning, or itching while urinating that lasts more than 24 hours.Pain during sexual intercourse.Pain or a feeling of heaviness in the pelvic or lower abdominal area.Itching, tingling, burning, or pain on or around the genitals.Sores, lumps, blisters, rashes, or warts on or around the genitals.Vaginal spotting or bleeding after sexual intercourse.General symptoms of an infection, such as fever and fatigue or lack of energy.

After oral sex, have you had a sore throat or sores in your mouth or on your tongue?

After anal sex, have you had sores, pain, or discharge in your rectal area?

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.

Do you have abnormal discharge from the penis?

Do you have new pain, swelling, or tenderness in the scrotum?

Do you have new itching, tingling, pain, or burning of the genitals?

Do you have new sores, lumps, or blisters on the genitals?

Do you have pain or burning on urination in the past 24 hours?

Do you know or think you have a fever and you have abnormal discharge from the penis?

Do you know or think you have a fever and you have any other genital or lower pelvic symptoms?

After oral sex, have you had a sore throat or sores in your mouth or on your tongue?

After anal sex, do you have sores, pain, or discharge in the rectal area?

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.

Are you worried that you may have been exposed to an STD, but you don't have any symptoms?

Has your partner told you that he or she has an STD or symptoms of an STD, but you don't have any symptoms?

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.

Are you being treated for an STD, but your symptoms are not following the expected course? For example:Symptoms become worse after 24 hours of treatment.Symptoms have not improved after 3 full days of treatment.A rash develops.Diarrhea becomes severe. Nausea or vomiting develops or persists and prevents intake of fluids or medication.Note: If you answered "Yes," call your health professional to discuss a possible change in medication or reevaluation. An appointment may not be necessary.

If you have answered "No" to the above questions, go back to Check Your Symptoms and continue to answer the questions to evaluate your symptoms.

You have answered "Yes" to a question that indicates you may need immediate care. Call your health professional now to discuss your symptoms and arrange for your care.

• Symptoms are likely to worsen without medical care.
• If you do not have a health professional, seek emergency care.
• Emergency transportation is not needed. However, if you are not able to travel safely either by driving yourself or having someone else drive you, call an ambulance.

You do not need to answer any of the other questions.

You have answered "Yes" to a question that indicates you need to call your health professional to discuss your symptoms and arrange for care.

• An appointment today is usually needed.
• Symptoms are unlikely to improve without medical care.

Return to the Check Your Symptoms section and answer the questions. You may need to see a health professional sooner if you have other more serious symptoms.

You have answered "Yes" to a question that indicates you may wait to see if your symptoms improve over the next 24 hours (or the specified time period). If symptoms improve, no appointment is needed.

• If symptoms do not improve after 24 hours (or the specified time period), an appointment within the next 24 hours is usually needed.
• If appropriate, try home treatment to relieve your symptoms.
• Check your symptoms in 24 hours, or sooner if there is any change.
• Call your health professional if symptoms get worse.

Return to the Check Your Symptoms section and answer the questions. You may need to see a health professional sooner if you have other more serious symptoms.