How can you spot STIs and STDs early, and when should you get tested in Europe?

Spotting STIs explained: symptoms, asymptomatic infections, testing options, and when medical assessment is required.

In this episode, we clarify the difference between sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), and how common infections are identified during clinical evaluation in the EU.

You’ll learn:

• Early symptoms of chlamydia, gonorrhoea, genital herpes, HPV, and syphilis

• Why many STIs are asymptomatic and require screening

• Typical signs such as unusual discharge, pain during urination, sores, rashes, or pelvic pain

• When urgent in-person assessment is necessary

• How online consultations assess sexual history and risk factors

• When labo ...