STD symptoms in men – There are certain sexually transmitted infections that manifest themselves differently in men and even that are exclusive to them. Below you will find some of the definitions and symptoms of STDs in men
Urethritis
It can be caused by bacteria or as a result of Chlamydia or Gonorrhea. Symptoms do not take long to manifest and may include:
- burning when urinating
- dysuria
- urgency to urinate
- Discharge through the urethra, whitish or yellowish, thick and mucous, especially in the morning.
Herpes in men
In the herpes family, the one that attacks man is particular. It manifests itself as painful sores and itching in the genital, anal and/or inner thigh areas. In the genital, reddish sores form on the glans, the body of the penis and the scrotum. Genital herpes is easy to treat but can recur throughout life.
Warts
They are consequences of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) infection in men. They are spread by skin-to-skin contact, without the need for penetration. These are soft warts in the perineum and genital area. They cause itching.
Balanitis
Inflammation of the glans and foreskin caused by bacteria or fungi. You may develop red, moist, and sore lesions.
Syphilis
The chancre appears three weeks after unprotected sexual contact with an infected area. Said chancre is an ulcer that in men appears on the penis, scrotum or perineum. It can also appear in the anus and the disease, if left untreated, can progress to other phases with greater involvement of the body at the cutaneous, osteoarticular, cardiovascular and cerebral levels.
Pediculosis
They are also known as crab lice and can appear on the pubic hair, armpits, trunk and thighs. They cause itching.
Scabies
It occurs from a parasite that infects the skin of man. It causes reddish lesions that burn at night especially.
Sexually Transmitted Diseases Test
To rule out any of the infections mentioned above, you need to undergo an STD test. Below we leave you the link to a discount test that in 7 days, details a report of your sexual health.
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