STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) are easily spread, and very quickly become a very big health risk depending on the type of disease received. There are many types of STDS, and some have more dangerous symptoms and signs than others. It’s imperative that you see a doctor as soon as possible if you think that you have an STD.
Whether that be at a walk in health clinic, a local community health clinic, or other facilities. There are locations that can get you same day STD testing, and the ability to speak to a doctor, fast.
But how do you tell if you have an STD? Outside of getting regular tests? What are some signs or symptoms?
The biggest, most important, time to get an STD is right after having unprotected sex with an individual that you do not know the health status of. They could have been carrying something and you did not know. Standard STD testing procedure is to go, immediately, to a testing facility and find out.
Another “red flag” to get the test done is if you had a large amount of sex, with many partners, in a short time span. Condoms, while much better than most other protections for STD prevention, are not a 100% guarantee. Every three months is the standard STD testing procedure if you’re having regular intercourse.
That time span applies to STD testing for men and women. If you’re in a committed relationship, every six months to a year is also considered acceptable.
The most common signs of an STD are redness in the genitals, pain while peeing, discomfort during sex, and strange flu-like symptoms. If you’re experiencing any of these, and have had unprotected intercourse, or just intercourse with an individual that you didn’t know the status of, you should contact a local testing facility. It is better to be safe.
Finally, if your partner has had any of these symptoms it is recommended that you get tested. The disease may be transferred to you, and it is better to not take the risk. The sooner you know about the STD, the sooner you have the ability to treat it and ease the symptoms and prevent its spread.
If you think you or a loved one has an STD, get testing immediately. Your health is vitally important. Check out this site for more.
