I am a 17 year old male who has become sexually active in the last 4 months. I have only had one partner during this time. Shortly after our first time I noticed a mild burning sensation while I was urinating. The discomfort was not severe so I did not think anything of it. The sensation was intermittent: I would have pain for a time, then for a week I would feel nothing.

However, in the last two weeks my symptoms have intensified, and I have developed new ones. The burning sensation has worsened, and I have trouble beginning to pee. In between urination or ejaculation I have a mild, yet irritating burning pain in my urethra which does not go away for a while. My other symptoms include infrequent pain in the lower abdomen, dull pain in my left testicle, increased frequency of urination, and occasional chills. I have had no discharge from my penis during this time.

I have researched the possible causes on the internet, but I am not sure of the quality of the information. I am hoping that it is a simple UTI that can be treated easily, but I am hesitant to assume that considering the recent sexual activity.

Please respond and give me your thoughts on my problem. Thank You

Peter Y.