If you are wondering if you picked up an STD recently, or if your partner has one, you may be able to find an STD testing place near you. They offer fast and confidential services and you can learn the results in just a few days. Here is what you need to know about getting tested for STD’s.
How STDs Are Spread
Of course, the primary ways that people get STDs are through unprotected sex and through drug abuse. The use of drugs and alcohol also increases the likelihood of getting an STD, because they reduce the likelihood that you will choose to use protection during sex, or your willingness to be use clean needles.
Get Tested for Several Diseases
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that people be tested for a number of diseases that are circulating around the United States. They also believe that there are more than 1.2 million people in the United States who have HIV, and that about 1 out of 8 of them do not know it.
Walk-in Convenience
Many medical testing facilities and doctor’s offices accept people who want to be tested on a walk-in basis. This enables you to save time and minimize your waiting period. You will also be able to know what the prices are for the testing in advance and get your lab results within a couple of days. Some places also let you order the tests in advance online, with prices guaranteed.
Different Tests May Be Needed
There are a number of different STD’s. They may include:
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- Hepatitis
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Genital Herpes
- HIV/ Aids
- Human papillomavirus (HPV)
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease
- And more.
Each one of these diseases requires a different test.
Why You Should Be Tested
Only after you know that you have an STD, can you be treated for it. Since some STDs can cause some serious illnesses and even lead to death, the sooner treatment starts, the better off you and a possible partner will be.
Doctors do not normally test for STDs when you get a physical or blood test. You must ask to be tested. The tests are also fast and not complicated.
Learn About the Results
When the testing is complete, you can usually get the results in just a couple of days. You can get the results in the mail, or some places will let you access them privately online. If the results are positive, you can make an appointment with a doctor who can prescribe treatment options, or refer you for specialized treatment.
Privacy Guaranteed
Your privacy will be protected in various degrees by different offices. Some offices guarantee protection by having industry-standard encryption. Paperwork may or may not be involved when you take the test. The results of your test are likely to be kept from insurance companies, unless you use insurance to pay for the tests.
If you are wondering whether you have an STD or not, why not find an STD testing place today and get tested? It will help relieve your mind if you don’t have any, and if you do, treatment options can be started to minimize the damage.
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