STI Testing
It is important for you to get tested regularly for STIs/STDs if you are sexually active. Take control of your sexual health with Pregnancy Center of Coastal Bend's confidential STI testing services in South Texas.
Some sexually transmitted infections (STIs), such as chlamydia and gonorrhea, can often be asymptomatic, meaning they don’t display noticeable symptoms. This hidden nature of STIs makes regular testing essential, especially if you’re considering pregnancy or an abortion.
Our medical staff can help you get tested and treated, and give you more information about STIs/STDs to safeguard your reproductive health.
No cost. No age restriction. No insurance required. 100% confidential.
STIs & STDs
The terms STI (sexually transmitted infection) and STD (sexually transmitted disease) are often used interchangeably. But do you know the difference?
- The term “STI” (sexually transmitted infection) is used to describe the presence of an infection in the body, which may or may not be accompanied by symptoms.
- The term “STD” (sexually transmitted diseases) on the other hand, describes an infection that has caused damage in a person’s body—though, like sexually transmitted infections, an STD may or may not be accompanied by symptoms.
STI is the broader of the two terms. All STDs are STIs, though not all STIs become STDs.
The Center for Disease Control can provide you with accurate and up-to-date information on STIs.
STI Testing Services
Sexually transmitted diseases are diseases passed from person to person during sexual activity (e.g. vaginal, oral and anal sex, outercourse or mutual masturbation). STDs can be transmitted through bodily fluids and, in some cases, skin-to-skin contact. It’s important to remember that not everyone infected with an STD will experience signs or symptoms. But STDs can still cause severe damage, and can be passed to your partner(s) without your knowledge. You don’t need to be experiencing symptoms to be contagious. You can spread the disease at any time.
We offer comprehensive STI testing, including but not limited to:
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Syphilis
- HIV
- Herpes
We are committed to helping you maintain a healthy and informed approach to your sexual health.
If you are considering abortion, you should be tested for STI/STDs even if you are not experiencing any symptoms to ensure that there are no possible complications. A surgical abortion can make some STIs/STDs worse and and if left untreated prior to an abortion, can spread to your pelvic area and potentially cause Pelvic Inflammatory Disease.
To request an appointment, please contact us.
REFERENCES
1. Pelvic inflammatory disease (PID): https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/pelvic-inflammatory-disease/symptoms-causes/syc-20352594
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