STD TESTING
If you have ever had unprotected ORAL, vaginal or rectal sex you may be carrying and passing on viruses and/or bacteria which could have life-long consequences! The result could be a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or infection (STI). STDs are typically caused by viruses for which there is no cure. STIs are treatable and can be cured with antibiotics.
We know----you're thinking to yourself "but I don't have any symptoms!" That is the typical scenario when someone has chlamydia. Chlamydia is the most common bacterial sexually transmitted infection in every county. Over 75% of people who are infected with chlamydia have absolutely NO symptoms!
The real risk of having an STD/STI is the potential LOSS of your reproductive ability!
ACTUAL REPORTED CASES OF SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES/INFECTIONS
This represents the tip of what is really "out there"---most people who have unprotected sex do not seek STD testing.
| 2008 | Chlamydia | Gonorrhea | Syphillis | HIV | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Door | 59 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 63 |
| Kewaunee | 19 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 24 |
| Brown | 730 | 286 | 1 | 14 | 1031 |
STD TESTING OPTIONS
- HIV testing with results within 15 minutes
- Herpes Testing for HSV 1 & HSV 2 (Herpes Simplex Virus 1/2) may be done with a blood test
- Culture of Lesions for presence of Herpes
- Testing for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea
- MALES: testing on urine sample; AVOID urinating for one hour prior to coming into the clinic
- FEMALES: testing may be done on urine sample; AVOID urinating for one hour prior to coming into the clinic; testing for multiple issues may be best obtained through a pelvic exam
- HPV Test requires a pelvic exam for females
- There is NO test currently available for HPV testing in male
TIMING OF STD TESTING
- If you have any symptoms make an appointment ASAP
- If you have had unprotected oral, vaginal OR rectal sex with a new partner, or recently hooked up with a former partner---come in for testing in 2 weeks after the contact.
STD SYMPTOMS
- Males: discharge from the penis
- Females: vaginal itching and/or burning, pelvic pain, vaginal discharge which may be white, yellow or green and/or may have an odd or foul odor
- Males & Females:
- increased frequency, pain or difficulty with urinating
- bumps, blisters, sores on/near penis, scrotum, outer/inner vaginal lips, rectal/anal area or your mouth
- itching around your genitals
- swelling or redness in your throat
- fever, aches, fatigue, nausea that is persistent & unexplained by a short term illness such as the flu/cold
- for other symptoms click here
STD PREVENTION
- Abstinence
- Condoms and dental dams available
- Condom and barrier use for safe sexual practices
STD TREATMENT
- Provision of affordable medications for bacterial STIs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis
- Treatment of warts
COST OF TESTING - YOU CAN'T AFFORD NOT TO!
- Our fees are based on your income level
- Testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea and HIV may be free
- Females and males who are on the Family Planning Waiver are eligible for chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV and syphilis testing at no charge
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