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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nIt’s always better to know your sexual health status. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are infections that spread primarily through sexual contact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are several types of STIs, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n “Sexual contact” may sound a bit vague as a mode of transmission. What does it mean?<\/p>\n\n\n\n Sexual contact includes vaginal, anal, and oral sex, and sharing unsterilised sex toys – basically, any instance where an infected bodily fluid, like semen or vaginal fluid, comes in contact with a mucous membrane, like in the genitals, eyes, rectum, or throat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n However, sexual contact isn’t the only way you can get an STI.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some STIs, like Syphilis, Herpes, and HPV, can spread through skin-to-skin contact. Other infections, like Hepatitis and HIV, can spread through sharing needles and razors, and through poorly tested blood transfusions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In rare cases, Gonorrhoea infections of the throat have been exchanged through deep kissing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It’s important to remember that if you’re sexually active, you should keep yourself safe by practising safe sex and getting tested regularly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Green discharge from the genitals is typically caused by four infections: Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea, Trichomonas, and Bacterial Vaginosis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chlamydia is an infection caused by the bacterium Chlamydia Trachomatis<\/em>. It is the most common bacterial STI and is particularly common among sexually active young people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chlamydia often does not have any symptoms. However, when it does cause symptoms, they may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The discharge caused by Chlamydia, for both men and women will vary tremendously and can be transparent, white, yellow, and green. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Gonorrhoea is a bacterial STI caused by the bacterium Neisseria gonorrhoeae. <\/em>Gonorrhoea is highly contagious and can infect the genitals, mouth, eyes, and rectum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Like Chlamydia, Gonorrhoea often doesn’t present with any symptoms, so it’s possible to have it and not know it. However, when symptoms do appear, they may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The discharge caused by Gonorrhoea often appears:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trichomonas is caused by a parasite called Trichomonas vaginalis<\/em>, which infects the urethra.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Trichomonas may also present with no symptoms. But when they do appear, they may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n The discharge caused by Trichomonas will be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Bacterial Vaginosis, also called BV, is an overgrowth of a bacterium called Gardnerella vaginalis<\/em>, which resides naturally in the vagina. BV is more common among women who are sexually active, especially women who have sex with women. Having BV may also increase your risk of getting other STIs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n When BV appears, it often causes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n BV can also cause discharge, which will be:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Green discharge from the genitals is typically a mixture of pus, blood, and other bodily fluids. It will often be accompanied by a strange odour. It can be thick and sticky or thin and watery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Most of the above infections can be treated with antibiotics. It’s important to take all of your medication as prescribed and to avoid sexual contact while you are being treated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Green discharge from the genitals is a concerning symptom of STIs, but it’s important to remember that these diseases are curable if caught early. If you’re concerned about your sexual health, be sure to get tested with Better2Know<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Schedule a call with our friendly team of Sexual Health Advisors to stay on top of your sexual health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don’t leave your sexual health to chance. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nWhat are sexually transmitted infections (STIs)?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How do STIs spread?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What STIs cause green discharge from the genitals?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Chlamydia<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Gonorrhoea<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Trichomonas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Bacterial Vaginosis<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
What is green discharge composed of?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
How are STIs that cause green discharge treated?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Final thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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