There are many reasons one should get STD tested but is it really important? The short answer is YES! Many people actually think that they would know if they had a sexually transmitted infection. The sad truth is that most of the time it happens without the people knowing because STI’s and STD’s don’t have any signs or symptoms for people to go off of. Let’s just dive into the importance of STD testing in Pompano Beach to get you understanding why it is important.
The first reason to why you should get STD tested is the fact that it can go undetected for so long. However, going undetected doesn’t mean you’re in the clear. In fact STD’s can be very serious and they can cause you to have significant health concerns if it goes undetected and untreated. Not every STD has symptoms to indicate an infection and it may even be confused with other less serious illnesses like the flu. The longer you wait for treatment the worse it will be for you, so put your mind to rest and come into our office and get tested.
Yes, it’s true and very sad that an STD can cause your baby to have birth defects. Almost all STD’s cause an increased risk of miscarriage or premature delivery in pregnant women. However, with medication your baby will have better chances and have close to no birth defects. You also don’t have to worry about your STD to spread from mother to child because it can be prevented if your doctors are aware of the infection and you’re taking your medication. It’s a simple solution whether you are thinking of having a baby or are pregnant right now, getting tested should be on your to-do list.
Don’t sit there and say to yourself “well I’m a virgin so I don’t have to worry about that!” Because you can most definitely get STD’s while being a virgin. Just because your partner has never has sex doesn’t mean they are immune to this disease. You don’t have to have sex to get an STD. As a matter of fact, STD’s can be spread by skin-to-skin contact such as oral herpes. All you need to get an STD is access to bodily fluids or blood and your mouth or an open cut. Before having sex, or fooling around with someone, it’s always a good idea to talk about previous sexual experiences or exposures. Don’t wait any longer and get a quick STD test done!
Getting an STD doesn’t mean it’s the end of the world! It literally can happen to anyone but to prevent it from it happening to you consider safe sex or safe oral sex. Get tested today and put your mind at ease at last! Visit our comfortable office today or give us a call if you have any questions
