Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are conditions that can be passed from one person to another through sexual activity. They are also called sexually transmitted infections, or STIs. These diseases can cause itching, sores, pain during sex, and other uncomfortable symptoms in the penis or vagina. However, many people who have STDs may have no symptoms at all. This is why sexually active women and men should get tested for STDs regularly, even if they don't feel sick. So, it’s important to ... [Read More]
STD Screening Kent WA
What Are Your Options at an STD Screening Appointment?
If you are sexually active, it’s important to get screened for STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) on a regular basis. There are a variety of tests for different STDs, so you can choose the one that’s right for you. Let’s discuss what STDs are, why it is important to get tested regularly for STDs, what your options are at an STD screening appointment, and where you can join Kent, Washington, for confidential and comprehensive STD testing and treatment. What Are STDs? Sexually transmitted ... [Read More]
Treatment Options for STDs
In 2018, a report by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) estimated that 1 in 5 people in the US had an STI (sexually transmitted infection), accounting for 68 million infections. Almost half of the STIs were among young people aged between 15-24. An untreated sexually transmitted disease (STD) could lead to potentially serious long-term health complications, particularly in women, including pelvic inflammatory disease, infertility, and cancer. Fortunately, most STDs are ... [Read More]
What to Tell Your Nurse Practitioner During Your Annual STD Screening
Worried about having a sexually transmitted disease (STD)? By testing annually for STDs at your health visit, you’ll be empowered with information to keep you healthy and take control of health problems before they become serious. Here’s information on the importance of routine testing and what you should tell your nurse practitioner before you’re screened. Why Is STD Screening Important For Me? Anyone who has unprotected sex with a partner who is not monogamous (only intimate with you) is ... [Read More]
