{"id":2308,"date":"2026-06-21T08:21:00","date_gmt":"2026-06-21T07:21:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/sti-symptoms-men-women-when-to-test\/"},"modified":"2026-06-21T08:21:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-21T07:21:00","slug":"sti-symptoms-men-women-when-to-test","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/sti-symptoms-men-women-when-to-test\/","title":{"rendered":"STI Symptoms in Men and Women: Signs You Should Get Tested"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h1 class=\"wp-block-heading\">STI Symptoms in Men and Women: Signs You Should Get Tested<\/h1>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">From Mascot Healthcare Clinic, Akoka (Yaba), Lagos<\/h3>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Hello Friend! Many sexually transmitted infections are completely silent \u2014 but when symptoms do appear, they are easy to dismiss as something minor. Knowing what to look out for helps you act early, when treatment is simplest. Here are the signs that should prompt a test, in both men and women.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Symptoms That Affect Everyone<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Pain or a burning feeling when urinating<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Sores, blisters, bumps or ulcers around the genitals, anus or mouth<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Itching, tingling or rash in the genital area<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Pain during sex<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Swollen lymph nodes, fever or flu-like feelings after a risky exposure<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs More Common in Women<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unusual vaginal discharge \u2014 a change in colour, smell or amount<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Bleeding between periods or after sex<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Lower abdominal or pelvic pain<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In women, infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea can quietly spread to the reproductive organs and threaten future fertility \u2014 which is why prompt testing matters so much.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Signs More Common in Men<\/h2>\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Discharge from the penis<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Pain or swelling in the testicles<\/li>\n\n\n<li>Irritation at the tip of the penis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">The Catch: No Symptoms Doesn&#8217;t Mean No Infection<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here is the part people miss most often: the majority of STIs show no symptoms for a long time. You can feel completely well and still carry \u2014 and pass on \u2014 an infection. That is exactly why testing, not waiting for symptoms, is the only reliable way to know your status.<\/p>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">When to Test<\/h2>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you notice any of the signs above, don&#8217;t wait \u2014 book a test. And even without symptoms, a screen is wise after a new partner or unprotected sex. Timing matters, though, because each infection takes a while to become detectable; see our guide on <a href=\"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/sti-window-period-when-to-test\/\">when to test after exposure<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For the full picture \u2014 packages, prices and what to expect \u2014 read our <a href=\"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/blog\/sti-testing-lagos-complete-guide\/\">complete guide to STI testing in Lagos<\/a>. Testing at Mascot is confidential, and most results are ready within 24\u201348 hours.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/mascothealthcare.com\/sticlinic.php#packages\">Book a Confidential STI Test<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Medically reviewed by <strong>Dr. Lawal Taiye (MBBS, Ibadan)<\/strong> \u2014 Mascot Healthcare Clinic, Akoka, Lagos. If you have severe pain, high fever or a spreading rash, seek care promptly.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What do STI symptoms look like in men and women? Discharge, sores, painful urination, pelvic pain and more \u2014 plus why no symptoms doesn&#8217;t mean no infection. 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