Gonorrhea
Anyone who is sexually active can get gonorrhea. There are often no symptoms. When symptoms do occur it may be mild and can include a burning feeling when peeing. Gonorrhea can impact a woman's ability to have children if left untreated.
Chlamydia
Chlamydia is the most commonly reported Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) in Maine and the U.S. People with chlamydia often have no symptoms. It is easy to cure but can impact a woman's ability to have children if left untreated.
Learn more about treatment for chlamydia (PDF).
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
The Maine STD (Sexually Transmitted Disease) Program is federally funded to focus on activities pertaining mainly to chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and working closely with the HIV Program to assist with specific follow up activities related to HIV. Our work involved collaboration with many community and state partners.
STD Basics
The following provides basic STD information. Explore the rest of our site to learn more.