When to Get Tested for STDs: What You Need to Know
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According to the CDC, anyone who is sexually active can get syphilis, but it is particularly prevalent among men who have sex with men, and individuals with HIV. If you are pregnant, it is also important to get tested as syphilis can cause complications during pregnancy and can be passed on to the baby. If you have been diagnosed with another sexually transmitted infection such as gonorrhea or chlamydia, you should also consider getting tested for syphilis, as these infections often occur together.
Getting tested for syphilis is crucial because it is often asymptomatic in its early stages, meaning you could have the infection without knowing it. If left untreated, syphilis can lead to serious health problems including damage to the heart, brain, and other organs. Early detection through testing allows for prompt treatment, which can prevent these complications.
Urgent care centers such as First Med Urgent Care in Oklahoma City and HealthCARE Express in Choctaw and Midwest City offer syphilis testing. These locations are highly rated and provide same-day and next-day appointments, which can be booked through Solv’s website and mobile app.
Primary care providers in Shawnee and surrounding areas also offer syphilis testing. If you have a regular healthcare provider, they can often provide testing during a routine check-up.
There are also community health centers in and around Shawnee that offer free or low-cost STD testing. These centers provide an important service for individuals who may not have insurance or who are unable to afford testing.
At-home testing kits for syphilis are also available. These kits can be ordered online and used in the privacy of your own home, with results typically available within a few days.
While the exact prevalence of syphilis in Shawnee is not readily available, it is known that Pottawatomie County, where Shawnee is located, has seen an increase in syphilis cases in recent years. This mirrors a national trend, with the CDC reporting a rise in syphilis cases across the country.
Risk factors for syphilis in Shawnee include unprotected sex, having multiple sexual partners, and having another sexually transmitted infection. Men who have sex with men and individuals with HIV are also at increased risk.
In addition to syphilis, other sexually transmitted infections such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, HIV, and hepatitis are also prevalent in Shawnee and surrounding areas. Like syphilis, these infections can often be asymptomatic and can lead to serious health complications if left untreated. Therefore, regular testing for all STDs/STIs is recommended for anyone who is sexually active.
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