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According to the CDC, anyone who is sexually active can get gonorrhea, but it's particularly common among people aged 15-24. It's recommended that sexually active women under 25, as well as older women with risk factors such as new or multiple sex partners, or a sex partner who has a sexually transmitted infection, get tested annually. Men who have sex with men should also get tested annually, or more frequently if they have multiple or anonymous partners, have sex in conjunction with illicit drug use, or have partners who participate in these activities.
Getting tested for gonorrhea is crucial because it can lead to serious health problems if left untreated, including pelvic inflammatory disease in women and epididymitis in men, both of which can cause infertility. It can also increase your risk of getting or giving HIV. Many people with gonorrhea don't have any symptoms, so the only way to know for sure if you have it is to get tested. Early detection and treatment can prevent these complications and stop the spread of the infection.
Urgent care centers such as Carbon Health Urgent Care in nearby San Clemente and Marque Urgent Care in Newport Beach offer gonorrhea testing. These clinics are often a convenient option because they offer extended hours and don't require an appointment. You can book same-day and next-day testing appointments at these locations through Solv’s website and mobile app.
Your primary care provider can also test for gonorrhea. If you don't have a primary care provider, there are 125 locations in and around Dana Point where you can get tested.
Community health centers often offer free or low-cost gonorrhea testing. It's important to call ahead to confirm the cost and whether an appointment is needed.
At-home testing kits for gonorrhea are another option. These kits are sent to your home, where you collect a sample and send it back to a lab for testing.
While specific data for Dana Point is not readily available, Orange County, where Dana Point is located, has seen a significant increase in gonorrhea cases in recent years, according to the CDC. This trend mirrors what's happening at the state and national level.
Risk factors for gonorrhea include being sexually active and having multiple sex partners. Other factors that could be contributing to the rise in gonorrhea cases in Dana Point include a lack of public awareness about the disease and inadequate access to healthcare and testing services.
In addition to gonorrhea, other STDs such as chlamydia, HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis are also a concern in Dana Point and surrounding areas. As with gonorrhea, testing is crucial for early detection and treatment of these diseases.
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