SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASE TESTING - GET TESTED TODAY

Sexually transmitted disease testing may be embarrassing on the surface, but in reality it is a fairly simple procedure. That said, many patients prefer to have sexually transmitted disease testing performed at a small facility, rather than at a hospital or crowded clinic. The Pines Total Health Center offers confidential STD screening in a private environment.

First, what can you expect from sexually transmitted disease testing? The test can be performed using a simple blood test. In other cases, a urinalysis will be necessary. If the STD has progressed, a sample of a blister or legion will be tested. In STD testing a urinalysis, blood testing, or cotton swab are most widely used.

The doctor will test for either one STD or several at once. It is recommended that you get a full STD screening, rather than testing for HIV alone, or another STD. The other most common STDs are Herpes, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, and Syphilis. In some cases, no symptoms are present, so it is vital to receive sexually transmitted disease testing to ensure that you are in the clear.

These tests are not a one-time thing, however. It is recommended that you get tested once a year, if not more, depending on the amount and nature of your sexual activity. Young people 20-30 are most at risk for contracting a sexually transmitted disease—as is anyone who is sexually active with a number of partners. The more sexual partners you have, the greater a risk there is that you can contract an STD. This is even true if you use birth control, as these methods are not 100 percent fool proof.

Sexually transmitted disease testing should be used as a preventative measure—to discover the STD before you are symptomatic. Once you show the signs of symptoms, the STD can be very far along. As most STDs are incurable, it is important to detect them as early as possible. Prescription medication will be needed to keep the STD at bay to help preserve a long and healthy life for the patient. It is also very important if you are in a new relationship, as you don’t want to unwittingly spread an STD to your new partner.

Pines Total Health offers complete STD testing with strict confidentiality. This is an important consideration for every age group. The Center provides STD testing in a safe and sterile environment—providing both peace of mind, as well as good health. In this day and age, STD testing is increasingly necessary, so contact the Center to get tested today.