Sexually Transmitted Infections

The Facts

There are

25

sexually transmitted infections.
Anyone who has sex can have a sexually transmitted infection.
STIs are passed from one person to another through sexual contact (vaginal, oral or anal).

1 in 10

of sexually active teenagers in the UK have Chlamydia.
Not all infections have symtoms, so you could have an infection and not know. Signs to look for are any unusual discharge, burning feeling when peeing, itching, rashes or soreness in the genital area.
Use a condom every time you have sex otherwise you are putting yourself at risk.
It doesn't matter if you are gay or straight and you don't need to have had lots of different partners to put yourself at risk.

The STI's


Chlamydia	Gonorrhoea	Thrush	Genital Warts	NSU

Genital Herpes	Pubic Lice	Syphilis	Hepatitis B	HIV

If you're worried about any of the above STI's and want to get yourself and/or your partner checked out, get in touch with your nearest clinic..........

Nottingham City GUM (Genito-Urinary Medicine)
Nottingham City Hospital
Hucknall Road
Nottingham
Telephone: 0115 - 962 7744

Mansfield GUM (Genito-Urinary Medicine)
Kingsmill Hospital
Mansfield Road
Sutton in Ashfield
Telephone: 01623 672 260

Retford GUM (Genito-Urinary Medicine)
Ryton Street Centre
Ryton Street
Retford
Notts
Telephone: 01777 863355

Bassetlaw General Hospital GUM (Genitro-Urinary Medicine)
Blyth Road
Kilton
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S81 OB
Telephone: 01909 - 500 990 (ext 2214)

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