Urethritis means inflammation of the urethra (the tube that carries urine out of the body). Non-specific urethritis (NSU) is any inflammation of the urethra that is not caused by gonorrhoea or chlamydia. NSU is also called non-gonococcal urethritis (NGU). It may cause inflammation of the cervix (cervicitis). NSU is a common STI which can be caused by a number of bacteria, such as mycoplasma or ureaplasma.
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- NSU (Vulva)
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- NSU with discharge (Penis)
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- NSU with discharge (Penis)
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- NSU (Penis)
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- NSU (Penis)
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- Caused by adenoviral infection
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- Urethritis from chlamydia
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- Caused by herpes infection
Transmission
- Unprotected vaginal, anal or oral sex
- Incubation period may be a few days or as long as six weeks
Signs and Symptoms
Penis
- Slight white or clear urethral discharge
- An irritation when passing urine
- Swelling or tenderness in one or both testes
Vagina
- Often no symptoms, but maybe a change in vaginal discharge
- Pain and bleeding when having sex
- If left untreated, inflammation of the cervix may cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
Treatment
NSU is usually treated with a course of antibiotics prescribed by a doctor. Continued or recurring NSU symptoms may require specialist treatment.
Prevention
Use condoms for oral, anal and vaginal sex.
Note: it is recommended that you always change condoms when going from anal to vaginal or oral sex.