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According to the CDC, anyone who is sexually active can get gonorrhea, but certain groups are at a higher risk. These include sexually active young people, men who have sex with men, and individuals with multiple sexual partners or those who don’t use a condom consistently. If you fall into any of these categories, it's recommended that you get tested regularly for gonorrhea and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
Getting tested for gonorrhea is crucial as the infection often shows no symptoms, especially in women. If left untreated, gonorrhea can lead to serious health problems such as pelvic inflammatory disease in women, which can cause infertility. In men, it can cause a painful condition in the tubes attached to the testicles, potentially leading to infertility. Regular testing allows for early detection and treatment, reducing the risk of complications.
Urgent care and walk-in clinics like Urgent Care of New Port Richey and Urgent Care & Wellness Center in Lutz offer gonorrhea testing services. These clinics are highly rated and known for their short wait times and friendly staff. You can book same-day and next-day testing appointments at each through Solv’s website and mobile app.
Primary care providers are also a good option for gonorrhea testing. They can provide a comprehensive sexual health check-up and can offer treatment or referrals if necessary.
Community health centers often provide free or low-cost STD testing, including for gonorrhea. These centers are a valuable resource, particularly for those without insurance or with limited financial means.
At-home testing kits for gonorrhea are also available. These kits can be ordered online, used in the privacy of your home, and then sent back to a lab for analysis. Results are usually available within a few days.
While specific case counts for New Port Richey are not readily available, Pasco County, where New Port Richey is located, has seen a rise in gonorrhea cases in recent years, according to the CDC. This trend is consistent with national data, which has seen a significant increase in gonorrhea cases over the past decade.
Risk factors for gonorrhea in New Port Richey are similar to those in other parts of the country. These include being sexually active, having multiple sexual partners, inconsistent condom use, and being a man who has sex with men.
In addition to gonorrhea, other STDs such as chlamydia, HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis are also prevalent in New Port Richey and the wider Pasco County area. Regular testing for all STDs is recommended for those at risk.
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