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 gonorrhea, but it's most commonly found in people aged 15-24. Particularly, those with multiple sexual partners or those who do not use a condom consistently should consider getting tested. It's also recommended for all sexually active women under the age of 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.
Gonorrhea is a highly infectious disease that can cause serious health problems if left untreated, including infertility in both men and women. It can also increase your risk of getting or giving HIV. The only way to know if you have gonorrhea is to get tested. Early detection and treatment can prevent these complications and stop the spread of the infection to others.
Urgent care centers like Urgent Med in Empire City and WellFast Urgent Care in Lawton offer walk-in gonorrhea testing. These facilities provide quick and convenient testing services, often with same-day or next-day appointments available through Solv.
Your primary care provider can also test for gonorrhea. This can be a good option if you have a long-standing relationship with your provider and feel comfortable discussing your sexual health with them.
Community health centers often offer free or low-cost STD testing. These centers are a great resource for those without insurance or who can't afford testing at a private clinic.
At-home testing kits for gonorrhea are another option. These kits allow you to collect a sample at home and send it to a lab for testing. This can be a good option for those who value privacy and convenience.
While specific data for Duncan is not readily available, Stephens County, where Duncan is located, has seen a rise in gonorrhea cases in recent years, mirroring trends seen across the state and nation. This highlights the importance of regular testing, particularly for those in high-risk groups.
Risk factors for gonorrhea include being sexually active, having multiple sexual partners, inconsistent condom use, and having a history of other STDs. Local factors that may contribute to the spread of gonorrhea include lack of access to healthcare, stigma around STD testing, and lack of education about sexual health.
In addition to gonorrhea, other STDs including chlamydia, HIV, syphilis, and hepatitis are also present in Duncan and surrounding areas. Like gonorrhea, these infections can be serious if left untreated, but can be detected with regular testing. As with gonorrhea, testing for these STDs is available at local urgent care centers, primary care providers, community health centers, and through at-home testing kits.
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