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According to the CDC, anyone who is sexually active can get gonorrhea, but it's most commonly found in people aged 15-24. Those who have multiple sexual partners or a new partner, as well as those who don't use a condom consistently, should consider getting tested. It's also important for pregnant women to get tested, as gonorrhea can be passed to a baby during childbirth.
Getting tested for gonorrhea is crucial because it often has no symptoms, especially in women. If left untreated, gonorrhea can lead to serious health problems like pelvic inflammatory disease in women and epididymitis in men, both of which can cause infertility. According to the CDC, gonorrhea can also increase a person's risk of getting or transmitting HIV.
Urgent care centers, like Carbon Health in San Jose and AED Urgent Care in Newark, offer gonorrhea testing. These facilities often have short wait times and you can book same-day or next-day appointments through Solv.
Your primary care provider can also test for gonorrhea. If you don't have one, Solv can help you find a trusted provider in Scotts Valley.
Community health centers often offer free or low-cost STD testing. It's recommended to call ahead to confirm the availability of gonorrhea testing.
At-home testing kits for gonorrhea are available and can be a good option for those who value privacy. However, it's important to ensure the test is FDA-approved for accuracy.
While specific data for Scotts Valley is not readily available, Santa Cruz County, where Scotts Valley is located, has seen a rise in gonorrhea cases in recent years, mirroring the national trend. It's important to note that actual cases may be higher, as many people with gonorrhea do not have symptoms and therefore do not get tested.
Risk factors for gonorrhea in Scotts Valley are similar to those nationwide. These include being sexually active, particularly without consistent condom use, having multiple sexual partners, and being between the ages of 15-24.
In addition to gonorrhea, other STDs such as chlamydia, HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis are also present in Scotts Valley. Chlamydia is particularly prevalent, with rates higher than the national average. It's important to get tested for these STDs as well, as they often occur together.
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