STI TESTING

The numbers of people diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection are increasing significantly. And because so many STIs can present without obvious symptoms, odds are many sexually active people do, in fact, have an STI without even knowing it.

Almost half of new STIs are among 15-24-year-olds. And here’s another way to look at it: As of 2018, 1 in 5 people in the US have an STI, which equaled 68 million infections in 2018. **

Since 2015, cases of chlamydia have risen by 19%, gonorrhea by 56%, syphilis by 74% and congenital syphilis by 279%. *

Let’s face it: Chances are someone you know, if not you, has either been exposed to sexually transmitted infections or actually has/had one. The best way to preserve your health is to be tested regularly—yearly, if sexually active but asymptomatic, or as symptoms appear.

If you are just finding out you’re pregnant and are concerned about whether you may have an STI, know that your OB physician will test you early in your pregnancy. Because of the health risks posed to both you and baby during pregnancy, your first prenatal visit will likely involve a screening for HIV, hepatitis B, chlamydia and syphilis.

While First Choice Health Services suspended its STI testing program due to COVID, we can provide local resources and referrals to provide testing and treatment to you. Please contact us for more information.

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