Yes, it is true that in a lot of instances, STI may not show any sign or symptom.
For example the most common STI in Singapore is Chlamydia, and up to 80 percent of women may not show any signs and symptoms of chlamydia infection.
This is why I usually recommend all my patients who had a potential exposure to an STI to test for them. It is important to detect these diseases so that treatment can be provided to prevent complications and transmission to your partner.
When STI do present with symptoms, it may include:
- Discharge from the Anus, urethra or vagina
- Pain on passing urine
- Painful or painless Sores/ulcers in the genital region
- Blisters in the genital region
- Growths in the genital region
- Swollen or enlarged lymph glands in the groin or other parts of the body
- Rash which may be localised to the genitals or distributed over other parts of the body
