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STI Testing and Treatment

STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) and STIs (sexually transmitted infections) are more common than you may think. Some are dangerous and can lead to infertility and other problems that can last a lifetime without treatment. If you are at risk, you should be tested with or without symptoms. It can take up to 2-4 weeks after intercourse for some diseases to show. 

What are the Most Common STI Symptoms?

Many STIs don’t have any obvious symptoms and can go unnoticed until complications arise. However, common STI symptoms include, but are not limited to

  • Painful and/or frequent urination.
  • Vaginal discharge that has a foul odor, causes irritation, or is a different color or amount than usual.
  • Vaginal bleeding outside of the period.
  • Discharge from the penis.
  • Swelling or severe itching near the vagina or penis.
  • Bumps, warts, or sores on or near the vagina, penis, anus, or mouth.

If you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, don’t wait to get tested!

Phoenix Women’s Clinic offers STI testing for the following:

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a common STD that can cause infection among both men and women. It can cause permanent damage to a woman’s reproductive system. This can make it difficult or impossible to get pregnant later. Chlamydia can also cause a potentially fatal ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy that occurs outside the womb). https://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/stdfact-chlamydia.htm

Gonorrhea

Chlamydia is a common STD that can cause infection among both men and women. It can cause permanent damage to a woman’s reproductive system. This can make it difficult or impossible to get pregnant later. Chlamydia can also cause a potentially fatal ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy that occurs outside the womb). https://www.cdc.gov/std/chlamydia/stdfact-chlamy

Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis (or “trich”) is a very common STD caused by infection with Trichomonas vaginalis (a protozoan parasite). Sexually active people can get trich by having sex with a partner who has trich. In women, the infection is most commonly found in the lower genital tract (vulva, vagina, cervix, or urethra). In men, the infection is most commonly found inside the penis (urethra). During sex, the parasite usually spreads from a penis to a vagina, or from a vagina to a penis. It can also spread from a vagina to another vagina. Learn more about Trichomoniasis from the CDD.

Syphilis

Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) caused by the bacterium Treponema pallidum. Syphilis can cause serious health effects without adequate treatment. Congenital syphilis continues to be a concern in the United States. Congenital syphilis occurs when a pregnant person passes syphilis to their unborn baby. Syphilis spreads from person-to-person by direct contact with a syphilitic sore, known as a chancre. Chancres can occur in, on, or around the penis, vagina, anus, rectum, and lips or mouth. Syphilis can spread during vaginal, anal, or oral sex. https://www.cdc.gov/std/syphilis/stdfact-syphilis-detailed.htm

Herpes- Genital Herpes

Is an STD caused by two types of viruses – herpes simplex virus type 1 (HSV-1) and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). HSV-1 often causes oral herpes, which can result in cold sores or fever blisters on or around the mouth. However, many people with oral herpes do not have any symptoms. Many people with oral herpes get it during childhood or young adulthood from non-sexual contact with saliva. Oral herpes caused by HSV-1 can spread from the mouth to the genitals through oral sex. This is why some cases of genital herpes are due to HSV-1. You can get genital herpes by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the infection. You can get herpes if you have contact with: A herpes sore; Saliva from a partner with an oral herpes infection; Genital fluids from a partner with a genital herpes infection; Skin in the oral area of a partner with oral herpes; or Skin in the genital area of a partner with genital herpes. You also can get genital herpes from a sex partner who does not have a visible sore or is unaware of their infection. https://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes.htm

HIV- HIV (human immunodeficiency virus)
HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system. If HIV is not treated, it can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome). There is currently no effective cure. Once people get HIV, they have it for life. But with proper medical care, HIV can be controlled. People with HIV who get effective HIV treatment can live long, healthy lives and protect their partners. The only way to know if you have HIV is to get tested. Knowing your HIV status helps you make healthy decisions to prevent getting or transmitting HIV.
Hepatitis B & C

Hepatitis B, and hepatitis C are liver infections caused by three different viruses. Although each can cause similar symptoms, they are spread in different ways and can affect the liver differently. Hepatitis B and hepatitis C can also begin as short-term infections but in some people, the virus remains in the body and causes chronic, or lifelong, infection. There are vaccines to prevent hepatitis A and hepatitis B; but there is no vaccine available for hepatitis C. Hepatitis B is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. Some people with hepatitis B are sick for only a few weeks (known as “acute” infection), but for others, the disease progresses to a serious, lifelong illness known as chronic hepatitis B. Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C can range from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious, long-term illness. Hepatitis C is often described as “acute,” meaning a new infection, or “chronic,” meaning long-term infection. Chronic hepatitis C can be a serious disease resulting in long-term health problems, including liver damage, liver failure, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and even death. It is the most common reason for liver transplantation in the United States.
https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hcv/cfaq.htm
https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis-b/about/?CDC_AAref_Val=https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/bfaq.htm

HPV and HPV Testing
HPV is the most common STI. There are many different types of HPV. Some types can cause health problems, including genital warts and cancers. You can get HPV by having vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has the virus. It is most commonly spread during vaginal or anal sex. It also spreads through close skin-to-skin touching during sex. A person with HPV can pass the infection to someone even when they have no signs or symptoms. If you are sexually active, you can get HPV, even if you have had sex with only one person. You also can develop symptoms years after having sex with someone who has the infection. This makes it hard to know when you first got it.
External genital warts
Usually appear as a small bump or group of bumps in the genital area. They can be small or large, raised or flat, or shaped like a cauliflower. A healthcare provider can usually diagnose warts by looking at the genital area.
HPV
HPV can cause cervical and other cancers, including cancer of the vulva, vagina, penis, or anus. It can also cause cancer in the back of the throat (called oropharyngeal cancer). This can include the base of the tongue and tonsils.
HPV test and the Pap Test

They are screening tests that can help prevent cervical cancer or find it early. The HPV test looks for the virus (human papillomavirus) that can cause cell changes on the cervix. The Pap test (or Pap smear) looks for precancers, cell changes on the cervix that might become cervical cancer if they are not treated appropriately. The Pap test is recommended for everyone with a cervix between the ages of 21 and 65 years old. If you are between 30 and 65 years old, you may choose to get a Pap test only, an HPV test only, or both tests together. 

Learn more here. 

Why is STI Testing Important Before an Abortion?

It’s crucial to get tested and treated for STIs before an abortion. If you have an STI at the time of an abortion, the procedure could cause the infection to spread to the reproductive tract, potentially leading to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)[2]. When left untreated, PID can cause infertility and ectopic pregnancy[1] in the future. 

Learn more here.

STI Testing & Treatment in Phoenix, AZ

Don’t wait to get the care you deserve! Phoenix Women’s Clinic offers confidential, low-cost STI testing and treatment, so you can protect your health.

Give us a call at 602-305-5100, send a text to 909-529-2035, to request your appointment online today.

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Test of Cure

After we have treated you for positive Chlamydia and Gonorrhea infection you can visit Phoenix Women’s Clinic for a test of cure. We recommend retesting for these infections 30 days after your treatment. If you do not have symptoms, you only pay for the lab free of $20 and a collection fee also $20 . If you continue to have symptoms, call the office to speak to the medical assistant or make an appointment for an office visit. Your partner can make an appointment for testing and treatment also.

SOURCES

1 Sexually Transmitted Infections. Cleveland Clinic. (2023, February 3). Retrieved from https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/9138-sexually-transmitted-diseases–infections-stds–stis

2 Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research. (2022, April 30). Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID). Mayo Clinic. Retrieved from https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pelvic-inflammatory-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20352594Cdc.gov/std/ chlamydia/treatment/html

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