Discreet STD Testing
What is STD?
Sexually transmitted diseases, also referred to as sexually transmitted infections, are spread from one person to another due to the exchange of body fluids during sexual contact. This results mainly because of unprotected vaginal, oral and anal sexual activities. These diseases might transmit through other intimate physical contacts also. Once a person is infected by STDs, he or she can transmit to another person through vaginal, oral and anal sex, even if the infected person is asymptomatic.
Causes of STDs - Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Bacteria, Virus and Parasites are three major causes of STDs. They are mostly spread by sexual contact but these infections can sometimes transmit non-sexually like sharing needles, blood infusion and from mother to child during pregnancy.
STDs can affect both men and women
STDs are considered one among the most common contagious diseases that can affect both men and women. The infections can cause long term effects particularly in women. They can cause If a pregnant woman is detected with STD, it can transmit to the baby and causes some serious health problems.
How can I prevent spreading an STD
Follow simple measures and prevent spreading STD to anyone else
- When you are in doubt, consult a doctor to get tested for STD.
- Dont have sex until you get tested and treated.
- Follow your doctors medical advice and treatment
- Get rechecked to make sure you are completely treated
- Alert your sex partners to get tested for STD
Facts about STDs
Here are some of the facts about STD you need to know
- STDs can be spread through skin to skin contact which need not necessarily be a sexual contact.
- Some STDs are asymptomatic
- When treated on time some of the STDs can be cured
- Some of the STDs when not treated on time, can have serious long term health effects
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- Condoms do not 100% protect against STDs
- Some STDs can affect fertility
STD Testing
STD testing includes a medical procedure including a series of tests as suggested by your health physician. Some of the most notifiable STDs include gonorrhea, hepatitis, HIV, chlamydia, chancroid and syphilis. Depending on your sexual activities and sexual history, you are advised to take STD testing to check against any infections and diseases. Check with your doctor to arrange an appointment and get tested for STDs.
Where can you get tested for STDs?
You can get tested for STD at any health clinics or you can talk to your doctor to know more information about getting the STD test done. If you are not comfortable visiting a doctor and talking about your doubts, you can opt for discreet STD testing online. shycart is known for its accurate and 100% privacy assured results from NABL accredited labs. All your e-reports are password protected and are kept highly confidential. Right from your name, details, conversations and emails, all are kept completely confidential.
STD testing or females include collecting blood samples and urine samples and relevant vaginal swabs. More than one sample is required for some tests. The collected sample is then analyzed in the lab. Since some of the infections don't show symptoms, screening for STDs is important.
STD testing for males includes collecting blood samples and urine samples.The collected sample is then analyzed in the lab. Screening for STDs is important because some of the infections might not show any symptoms.
Get tested for STDs if
- You are sexually active with more than one sex partner
- You are involved in unprotected sexual intercourse
- You have participated in forced sex with unknown partners
- You have sex with someone who has multiple sex partners
- You are having a history of STD
- You use a shared needle to inject drugs
- You have symptoms
Benefits of getting tested for STD
Getting tested for STD in early stage is important so that
- You can get treatment on time to avoid long term health risks
- You can avoid spreading the infection to others
How are STDs treated?
Some STDs can be cured while some STDs can be treated to relieve symptoms.
Chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis are STDs caused by bacteria and can be treated and cured by using antibiotics.
Genital herpes and genital warts are STDs caused by viruses that can be treated to relieve symptoms but not cured.
Positive STD test results
If you are tested positive for any of the STDs, consult your doctor for further tests and treatment. Your doctor might suggest treatment according to the type of infection. Informing your sex partners is the next important step. Alert them to get tested and get treated on time. If you have any other concerns, talk to your doctor.