English
የወሲብ በሽታ እንዳለብኝ እንዴት አውቃለሁ?
አብዛኞቹ የወሲብ በሽታዎች ምልክት ስለሌላቸው በእርግጠኝነት ለማወቅ ብቸኛው መንገድ ምርመራ ነው። ቀላል፣ ነፃ እና ሚስጥራዊ ነው።
How do I know if I have an STI?
Amharic question: የወሲብ በሽታ እንዳለብኝ እንዴት አውቃለሁ? English question: How do I know if I have an STI?
This is one of the most common questions people quietly carry, so it's good that you're asking. The honest answer is that you often can't know from how you feel. WHO notes that most STIs are silent, and infections such as chlamydia and gonorrhoea frequently cause no symptoms at all, especially in the early stages. When signs do appear they might include unusual discharge from the vagina or penis, itching, sores or ulcers around the genitals, or a burning feeling when you pass urine.
Because feeling fine doesn't confirm you're clear, the only real way to know is a test. Testing is simple, usually a quick sample, and it's nothing to be afraid of. It doesn't create a problem. It only tells you what's already true, so you can deal with it early while treatment is easiest. And many STIs are completely curable.
There's no shame in getting checked. It's one of the kindest things you can do for yourself and anyone you're close to. If you're wondering about a symptom, or you just want peace of mind, our doctors can give you a clear answer, in private and for free, usually within a few hours. Message on WhatsApp at https://wa.me/251908182838 or write to https://letena.letena.et/ask/.