Some intimate health symptoms indicate a sexually transmitted infection (STI), while some STI symptoms are similar to conditions such as thrush. Chlamydia is an STI that may not have any symptoms, but it can affect fertility if it is left untreated.

Anyone who has symptoms such as blisters or sore spots around the genitals, yellow/green vaginal discharge, bleeding between periods and/or after sex, pain during sex or lower abdominal pain should be referred to the pharmacist.

If customers are concerned that they might have an STI, you should refer them to the pharmacist or signpost them to a sexual health clinic or genitourinary medicine (GUM) clinic for further advice.