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According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), anyone who is sexually active can get gonorrhea, but it's most common among young people aged 15-24 years old. It's particularly important for 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 disease, to get tested. Men who have sex with men should also get tested regularly.
Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection that can cause serious health problems if left untreated, including infertility in both men and women, increased risk of getting or transmitting HIV, and potentially life-threatening complications. The only way to know if you have gonorrhea is to get tested. Early detection and treatment can prevent these complications. Moreover, getting tested helps stop the spread of the infection to others.
Urgent care and walk-in clinics provide convenient, same-day testing for gonorrhea. Moore Life Urgent Care in Gallatin and Ascension Saint Thomas Urgent Care in Murfreesboro and Franklin are highly rated options in the Smyrna area. You can book same-day and next-day testing appointments at each 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, Solv can help you find one in the Smyrna area.
Community health centers often offer free or low-cost STD testing. It's worth checking with local health departments in Davidson County and nearby counties like Bullitt, Madison, Lee, Perry, and Graham for available services.
At-home testing kits for gonorrhea offer privacy and convenience. They can be ordered online, done in the privacy of your home, and then sent to a lab for results.
While specific data for Smyrna isn't readily available, according to the CDC, Tennessee ranks in the top half of states for gonorrhea rates. The prevalence of gonorrhea in Davidson County, where Smyrna is located, is also higher than some nearby counties.
Risk factors for gonorrhea include being sexually active, having multiple sexual partners, having another STD, and not using a condom during sex. Certain demographics, such as young adults and men who have sex with men, are also at higher risk.
In addition to gonorrhea, other STDs such as chlamydia, HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis are also of concern in Smyrna. Chlamydia is the most reported STD in Tennessee, and rates of syphilis and HIV are also higher than the national average. Regular testing is crucial for early detection and treatment of these STDs.
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