Understand What’s Happening Beneath the Surface
Sexually transmitted infections are surprisingly widespread, and many go unnoticed because they produce few—if any—symptoms. Infections such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, or high-risk HPV can quietly damage reproductive health, complicate pregnancy, and raise the likelihood of contracting or passing on HIV. If symptoms do appear, they might show up as unusual discharge, burning during urination, rashes, or sores—but the absence of symptoms doesn’t mean you’re infection-free. Routine laboratory screening is the only reliable way to know your status and protect your long-term well-being.
