3 Reasons to Take Advantage of Free STD Testing
If you think you might have an STD or are sexually active, taking advantage of free STD testing at your local clinic can be a great way to protect your sexual health and learn more about STD prevention.
There is no shame in going for an STD test, and they are much more common than people realize. In 2024, there were over 2.2 million reported STDs in the United States. Many STDs do not show symptoms, which is why testing is important.
At Life Choices Women’s Clinic, we provide no-cost, limited STD testing. Your details remain private, and we are open to both men and women.
Schedule your STD test today.
1. STDs Don’t Often Show Symptoms
It can be uncomfortable to realize you have an STD, but your sexual health is the priority. Testing early helps prevent future complications.
STDs can be easily passed on because many people are unaware they are infected.
Chlamydia and gonorrhea are some of the most prevalent STDs in the US. It’s been reported that 75% of women and 50% of men affected with chlamydia do not have any symptoms.
More than half of all diagnosed chlamydia cases in the U.S. occur in the age group of 15 to 24.
If you suspect you might have an STD, some common symptoms of chlamydia and gonorrhea include:
- Painful intercourse.
- White, yellow, or gray discharge that could be smelly.
- An increased need to pee, painful urination, and pus in your urine.
- Pain in your lower abdomen or pelvis.
- Pain during sexual intercourse.
2. Early Detection Can Prevent Complications
STDs can be dangerous if they remain in the body without treatment, which is why testing is recommended. The majority of STDs, like chlamydia and gonorrhea, can be treated with medication.
Some potential complications of untreated chlamydia and gonorrhea are pelvic inflammatory disease, future pregnancy complications, and infertility.
3. You Can Learn STD Prevention
Attending a free STD testing appointment is also a chance to learn about how STDs are spread and how to reduce your risk of contracting one.
Some of the reasons STDs are spread include unprotected intercourse, having multiple partners, substance abuse, which could impair decision-making, and being in the age group with higher infection rates.
Get Confidential and Free Testing
Life’s Choices Women’s Clinic provides limited STD testing for both women and men. We are here to answer any of your questions, provide information on prevention, and offer services for an unexpected pregnancy. Our free STD tests are confidential and can be treated at the clinic with medication.
Take charge of your sexual health and schedule an STD test at our clinic today.
Pregnancy Tests
If you have had unprotected sex or missed your period, you might wonder if you are pregnant. The first thing you should do is take a pregnancy test. We offer lab-quality pregnancy testing at no cost.
Ultrasounds
If you are pregnant, an ultrasound will help determine how far along you are, if the pregnancy is viable (growing), and if it’s located in the correct place. We offer limited obstetric ultrasounds at no cost.
STD Testing
When a person engages in sex or sex-like activity, there’s a chance of contracting an STD. Most people with an STD don’t have immediate symptoms. Regular testing helps prevent later physical risks. We offer no-cost and confidential STD testing to women and men.
Men MENtoring Men
Our fatherhood program, Men MENtoring Men, begins during the first medical appointment. Men MENtoring Men is the opportunity for you to meet with a male advocate to discuss your feelings about becoming a dad.
Pregnancy Tests
If you have had unprotected sex or missed your period, you might wonder if you are pregnant. The first thing you should do is take a pregnancy test. We offer lab-quality pregnancy testing at no cost.
Ultrasounds
If you are pregnant, an ultrasound will help determine how far along you are, if the pregnancy is viable (growing), and if it’s located in the correct place. We offer limited obstetric ultrasounds at no cost.
STD Testing
When a person engages in sex or sex-like activity, there’s a chance of contracting an STD. Most people with an STD don’t have immediate symptoms. Regular testing helps prevent later physical risks. We offer no-cost and confidential STD testing to women and men.
Men MENtoring Men
Our fatherhood program, Men MENtoring Men, begins during the first medical appointment. Men MENtoring Men is the opportunity for you to meet with a male advocate to discuss your feelings about becoming a dad.
