If you’re sexually active, you are at risk for getting a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Health Resources Center offer no cost STD testing for men & women for two of the most common STDs–Chlamydia and Gonorrhea.
Appointments typically last 30-45 minutes and include a urine test that is processed through a trusted laboratory partner. During your visit, our medical staff will also complete a personal risk assessment and provide education tailored to your sexual health and potential risks. Test results are usually available within 2-3 business days. If you test positive, we will provide you with a prescription for treatment. Free treatment for your partner is also available.
Sexually transmitted infection and disease is a growing problem, but it’s one you can avoid. It’s important to know the facts about STDs so that you can avoid the associated health risks and emotional stress.
Facts:
- Sexually transmitted diseases are infections that are spread primarily through person-to-person sexual contact (e.g. vaginal, oral and anal sex, outercourse or mutual masturbation). STDs can be transmitted through bodily fluids and, in some cases, skin-to-skin contact.
- Using a condom doesn’t provide you 100% protection against STDs.
- There are more than 30 different sexually transmissible bacteria, viruses and parasites.
- Some sexually transmitted diseases exist without symptoms.
- According to the CDC and NIH, STDs are one of the main preventable causes of infertility, particularly in women.
- The Center for Disease Control can provide you with accurate and up-to-date information.
*All medical services are overseen and under the licensure of our Medical Director.
