Early Detection Of STD - STD Testing Centers Seattle

Treatment of the disease is generally as easy as a round of antibiotics in most cases. However, I you have contracted a viral STD such as HIV, hepatitis, or herpes you will always have the disease. The only way to treat the disease is to suppress the immune system enough that the symptoms do not interfere with life and will help you fight off secondary infections like pneumonia as in the case of HIV infection. New oral and IV antiviral medications have been developed that control the body’s reaction to the virus and help the patient live a fuller and longer life. No matter your age or situation, exposure to an STD is a serious matter and needs to be dealt with promptly and properly.

Perhaps you’ve had unprotected sexual contact with your partner and you’re not sure if they are clean of STDs. You might even have had that contact weeks or months ago and are just starting to perceive the signs and symptoms of a possible infection. If you’ve never dealt with these types of issues, what do you do first? The logical first step is to ask your partner. However, if you are unable to speak with the person and find out their sexual history or whether they might be infected, your next best option is to go in and get tested.

With a quick diagnosis and proper treatment, many STD’s can be cured. The most common curable STD is Chlamydia. This disease affects the cervix in women and penile urethra in men. Symptoms of Chlamydia include vaginal or penile discharge and burning during urination. In women, if the disease spreads to the fallopian tubes they can experience lower back pain, abdominal pain, bleeding between periods and pain during intercourse. Many refer to Chlamydia as the “silent disease” because people that are infected can not show any symptoms. Chlamydia can also be spread through anal and oral sex. If this disease if left untreated in a woman, it can cause long-term health problems including pelvic inflammatory disease and infertility.

A culture is sent to the lab to see what type of organism, if any, has infected the individual. Since a medication therapy can vary by disease, getting disease-specific testing is very important. Programs for government funding of screening for STDs is becoming more commonplace, so if you have an issue with affordability of the testing, policies exist to assist the public with costs to help improve the human condition by preventing the spread of these types of diseases. Home kits can also be ordered online and you can get tested in the privacy of your own home and remain anonymous.

One of the most successful ways of preventing transmission is early detection of the disease. If you are going to engage in sexual activity, it is imperative that you and your partner are open with each other about contact you have or may have had with someone who was infected. Even if you do not have any obvious symptoms, by caring enough to tell your partner, you are making the best decision to help stop the spread of STDs.