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]
STD Screening Kent WA
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]
