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<td width="83%"><!--mstheme--><font face="verdana, Arial, Helvetica"><h3><!--mstheme--><font color="#003366"><a name="What">What</a> is it?<!--mstheme--></font></h3>
<p>Men only get this. It is an inflammation of the tube (urethra) which carries the urine
from the bladder to the tip of the penis.</p>
<h3><!--mstheme--><font color="#003366">How does it show itself?<!--mstheme--></font></h3>
<p>Many men notice a discharge coming from the end of the penis with pain, irritation or
discomfort on passing urine.</p>
<h3><!--mstheme--><font color="#003366">Where does it come from?<!--mstheme--></font></h3>
<p>It is called `non-specific` because there are a range of different causes.</p>
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between sexual partners but may take weeks, months or even years in some cases to show up.
Most women with it may never know they have it. For both men and women it can cause a lot
of damage if it is not treated i.e fertility problems.
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a response to a simple infection in their partner who may not even know they have one.
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<!--msthemelist--><tr><td valign="baseline" width="42"><img src="../_themes/shastd2/shasbul3.gif" width="35" height="24" hspace="3" alt="bullet"></td><td valign="top" width="100%"><!--mstheme--><font face="verdana, Arial, Helvetica">Injury. The urethra is delicate and may be damaged
during vigorous sexual activity leading to NSU. Squeezing the penis or using disinfectants
etc if worried about having an infection might cause NSU.
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of NSU in younger men
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<p>NSU may be experienced months or even in some cases years into a relationship. </p>
<h3><!--mstheme--><font color="#003366">Can it be treated successfully?<!--mstheme--></font></h3>
<p>Yes, it usually clears up with a simple course of antibiotics (such as <a href="../medications/deteclo">deteclo</a> or <a href="../medications/doxycycl">doxycycline</a>).
Because it is usually caused by germs it is important that <a href="../sti/partconcern">sexual
partners</a> are checked carefully and treated if necessary, otherwise it could easily
return.</p>
<p>Damage to the urethra takes a few weeks to heal and therefore it is best to avoid
sexual intercourse until regular partners have been treated and the signs have
disappeared. This can only be properly established by returning to the clinic. It may be
that a second course of antibiotics are needed. Using condoms before you are given the
`all clear` will not provide full protection from becoming re-infected. It may be useful
to restrict or even cut out alcohol intake during treatment as it can irritate the
urethra. </p>
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