If you are sexually active and have had more than one partner, then regular STD testing is an important way to maintain your health and well-being.
In fact, if you are sexually active with more than one partner, the CDC recommends getting tested for STDs every 3-6 months.
Read on to learn more about how frequent STD testing can be a valuable way to preserve your health and well-being.
And to learn more about our STD/STI testing services, schedule a confidential appointment with Wellspring Pregnancy and Health Center.
1. Early Detection and Treatment
Many sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) or sexually transmitted infections (STIs) can have mild or even no symptoms, even while they are putting your immediate and long-term health at risk.
This means you and your partner could be unknowingly suffering from and spreading STDs/STIs.
Additionally, early detection and treatment can increase your chances of curing or properly managing an STD/STI.
Some sexually transmitted infections, like chlamydia and gonorrhea, are bacterial infections that can be successfully treated with antibiotics.
Early detection of viral infections like HIV can also be critical, as it allows for more options for the treatment and management of the disease.
2. Protecting Long-Term Health
Left undetected, many STDs/STIs can spread and create more complications, jeopardizing your long-term health.
For women, untreated STDs/STIs like chlamydia and gonorrhea can lead to pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). PID occurs when abscesses and scar tissue form in your reproductive tract, leading to chronic pelvic pain and an increased chance of infertility.
Also, untreated sexually transmitted diseases/infections can impact men, with long-term problems like testicular scarring, which can lead to infertility.
3. Protecting a Pregnancy
If you are pregnant or suspect you may be pregnant, it’s essential to test for STDs/STIs.
Sexually transmitted diseases and infections can be passed to your unborn child, which can create serious health complications for you and your baby.
Additionally, if you are pregnant and considering abortion, testing for the presence of STD/STIs is an essential first step to prevent the further spread of any sexually transmitted disease or infection that might occur through an abortion procedure.
Finding Free STD/STI Testing
If you are sexually active and want to be tested for sexually transmitted diseases/infections, we are here to help.
Wellspring Pregnancy and Health Center offers free STD/STI testing that is free and confidential.
Detecting STD/STIs early is the best way to protect your health and the health of your partner.
Contact us today to schedule your free and confidential STD/STI testing.
