Millions of students will be returning to university across the UK over the next few weeks. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Hartlepool Mail, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. As well as preparing for their studies, many will be embarking on a new exciting social life, with one of Britain’s leading pharmacists issuing a plea to students to familiarise themselves with some of the tell-tale symptoms of sexual transmitted infections (STIs) and to get tested as soon as they experience any unusual symptoms.
Advertisement Advertisement George Sandhu, Well’s Deputy Superintendent Pharmacist, said: “As universities return it is important that students are aware of the changes to watch out for. Whilst they will know their bodies, it is imperative that they present to a pharmacy or book an appointment at a sexual health clinic if they feel they might have an STI. “ Sandhu continues: “Of course, the best way to avoid potentially catching a sexually transmitted infection is to always use protection such as a condom when engaging in sexual activity.
” Well Pharmacy has warned of five of the most common STIs to be aware of and how best to seek treatment if you believe that you might have an infection. Chlamydia If you experience pain while peeing and unusual discharge, it could be Chlamydia . One of the United Kingdom’s most common STIs, the bacterial infect.