If you are sexually active, getting tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is one of the most important things you can do to protect your health. Testing is important because STIs often have no signs or symptoms and, if left untreated, can cause serious health issues.
STIs are infections that can be contracted through oral, anal, and vaginal sex. At no cost to you, Vida Medical Clinic provides confidential testing and treatment for both men and women for these common STIs: chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomoniasis. We do not currently test for syphilis, HIV, herpes, or hepatitis.
The testing process is quick and easy and is one of the most important things you can do to protect your reproductive health. Yearly STI testing is recommended for all sexually active people under the age of 25. Testing is also recommended if you have a new partner or multiple partners.
An untreated STI may cause other significant health problems. Many STIs can be cured or treated with medication.
Chlamydia – Chlamydia is the most common bacterial STI in men and women. Most infected people do not have symptoms – making it very important to get tested. If symptoms are present, women may have a change in vaginal discharge or unusual vaginal bleeding. Men can have painful urination, a penile discharge, or in men who have sex with men, rectal pain or discharge. Chlamydia can be cured with treatment. Overtime, if chlamydia is not treated, it can cause serious damage to a woman’s reproductive system including making it more difficult to get pregnant and increasing the risk for a future ectopic pregnancy. Request your STI appointment today.
Gonorrhea – Gonorrhea is a common bacterial STI. Most infected people do not have symptoms – making it very important to get tested. If symptoms are present, women often have a vaginal discharge or unusual vaginal bleeding. Men can have painful urination, a penile discharge or in men who have had sex with men rectal pain or discharge. Gonorrhea can cause serious complications if left untreated. It can be cured with medication. Request your STI appointment today.
Trichomoniasis – Trichomoniasis is a common STI that affects men and women. Often people do not have any symptoms, but if they do, women can have vaginal irritation and discharge and men can have discharge from the penis or painful urination. It can be cured with medication. Request your STI appointment today.
Vida does not test or treat the following STIs but can provide information regarding:
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