Diseases and Conditions
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Prevention
Diagnosis
Treatment
Coping and support
Preparing for an appointment
Complications
Because many people in the early stages of an STD or STI experience no symptoms, screening for STIs is important to prevent complications.
Possible complications include:
- Pelvic pain
- Pregnancy complications
- Eye inflammation
- Arthritis
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Infertility
- Heart disease
- Certain cancers, such as HPV-associated cervical and rectal cancers
