At all Women’s Clinic Maryland locations, we offer confidential STD testing at no cost for some of the most common types of STDs, including:
- Syphilis
- Gonorrhea
- Hepatitis B
- HIV/AIDs
- Herpes (but only if there are active lesions)
- Chlamydia
- Bacterial Vaginosis
- Yeast Infections
If you test positive for an STD, our clinic will be able to refer you to treatment options. Keep reading to learn more about the importance of getting tested for common types of STDs.
Will STDs Go Away on Their Own?
According to the CDC, millions of new sexually transmitted infections occur every year in the United States. You can still be a carrier of an infection even if you do not display symptoms.
If left untreated, most STDs/ STIs will not go away on their own. Having an untreated STD increases your likelihood of long-term health issues like infertility, cancer, organ damage, etc.
Getting tested for an STD/STI is a proactive way to protect your health as well as any partner(s).
What are Common STD Symptoms?
According to the Mayo Clinic, some of the signs and symptoms of the most common STDs, such as chlamydia or gonorrhea, may include:
- Lower abdominal pain
- Pain during sexual intercourse in women
- Bleeding between periods in women
- Testicular pain in men
- Thick, cloudy, or bloody discharge from the penis or vagina
- Pain or burning sensation when urinating
- Heavy menstrual bleeding or bleeding between periods
- Painful, swollen testicles
- Painful bowel movements
- Anal itching
The earlier a stage you have, the harder it may be to detect because of lack of symptoms.
How Do I Know If I Should Get Tested?
If you are sexually active, STD/ STI screening is recommended as part of routine testing to protect yourself and any sexual partners.
If you ever have an abortion while having an untreated STD, it could cause complications.
Once an STD is detected, the good news is that most are very treatable. Women’s Clinic offers no-cost testing in a confidential, judgment-free environment.
Contact us today to set up your appointment!