This week's STI of the week is Non-Specific Urethritis!
Urethritis is inflammation of the urethra. The urethra is the tube that carries urine from the bladder out of the body.
Urethritis is usually caused by infection, although this is not always the case. The term non-specific urethritis is used when the cause of the urethritis has not yet been identified, but it is known that gonorrhoea
Urethritis is one of the most common reasons for men to visit their local clinic . There are around 80,000 cases of urethritis diagnosed in men visiting GUM clinics every year. It is more difficult to diagnose urethritis in women because it may not cause as many symptoms.
It is usually treated with antibiotics and the symptoms usually go away within two weeks. It is important that past and current sexual partners are also treated to prevent any infection spreading to other people.
Women often have no symptoms, but if it is caused by chlamydia it can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease if it is not treated.
It is important to remember to use condoms, anyone in Suffolk who has a 'C-Card' already has access to them for FREE! For those of you who are yet to get your 'C-Card' you can find out how by visiting 'No Risks'.
Have a good weekend every and remember to take care!!
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