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Sexually Transmitted Diseases
A Woman’s Choice screens and treats both males
and females for sexually transmitted diseases
(STD). We recommend annual STD Testing for:
- Men and women of any age who are sexually
active and do not regularly use condoms or have
several partners
- All men and women under the age of 30
More frequent testing may be necessary under
certain circumstances, such as if symptoms
reappear. A Woman’s Choice follows the Centers
for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines. The CDC
recommends first testing for Chlamydia,
Gonorrhea and Syphilis. If any of these tests
are positive, the CDC recommends follow-up
testing for HIV and Hepatitis. However, we will
handle any and all tests you may prefer. To see
the CDC’s guidelines, please visit:
www.cdc.gov/node.do/id/0900f3ec80009a98
STDs are, for the most part, easy to treat in
the early stages. If left untreated, however,
complications can be severe and even fatal.
Unfortunately, some people do not experience
symptoms when they have STDs. If you suspect you
have an STD, please come into our office or call
for an appointment as soon as possible.
Chlamydia and Gonorrhea Testing
Screening for Chlamydia and Gonorrhea are
simultaneous using one specimen sample from the
vagina (female) or penis (male).
Chlamydia is one of the most common bacterial
infections in the United States. The infection
can be transmitted through oral, vaginal and
anal sexual activity. Routine screening is
essential since 75% of infected women have no
symptoms. It is curable, but if left untreated
can put women at risk for pelvic inflammatory
disease and infertility and ectopic, or tubal,
pregnancies.
Gonorrhea is also a very common bacterial
infection. This infection is transmitted through
oral, vaginal and anal sexual activity. It can
also be spread from mother to baby during
delivery. As with Chlamydia, women infected with
Gonorrhea do not have symptoms. It is curable,
but if left untreated can put women at risk for
pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility, and
ectopic, or tubal pregnancies in the future.
Syphilis Testing
Syphilis is a bacterial infection that is
increasing in prevalence in the United States.
Transmission occurs during vaginal, anal or oral
sex. Pregnant women with the disease can pass it
on to their babies.
Many people infected with syphilis do not have
any symptoms. People infected with syphilis are
more at risk for acquiring HIV sexually.
Syphilis is easy to cure in its early stages,
but is fatal if left untreated.
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