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Why test for STD (Sexually Transmitted Diseases) Profile
Most sexually transmitted diseases do not show symptoms, making it possible to be infected with an STD and not know it. Did you know that if you have one STD, you may have multiple STDs? We are the only online STD testing service that offers an inclusive 8 Test STD Panel that tests for all the most common bacterial and viral STDs—including HIV type 1 & type 2 antibody/antigen (4th gen), herpes type 1 & type 2, hepatitis B, chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), or sexually transmitted infections (STIs), are generally acquired by sexual contact. The organisms that cause sexually transmitted diseases may pass from person to person in blood, semen, or vaginal and other bodily fluids. Some such infections can also be transmitted nonsexually, such as from mother to infant during pregnancy or childbirth, or through blood transfusions or shared needles. It's possible to contract sexually transmitted diseases from people who seem perfectly healthy — people who, in fact, aren't even aware of being infected. Many STDs cause no symptoms in some people, which is one of the reasons experts prefer the term "sexually transmitted infections" to "sexually transmitted diseases."
Who should get tested for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Lab Test Profile ?
STDs are infections that are passed from one person to another during vaginal, anal, and oral sex. STDs are common, and lots of people who have STDs may not have any symptoms and if untreated can result in significant health problems. Following are the risk factors for STD:
- Unprotected Sex
- Multiple sex partners
- Sex under 18 years age
- Alcohol Use
- Illicit Drug Use / Drug addiction
- Sex for money or drugs
Signs and symptoms that might indicate an STD include:
- Sores or bumps on the genitals or in the oral or rectal area
- Painful or burning urination
- Discharge from the penis
- Unusual or odd-smelling vaginal discharge
- Unusual vaginal bleeding
- Pain during sex
- Sore, swollen lymph nodes, particularly in the groin but sometimes more widespread
- Lower abdominal pain
- Fever
- Rash over the trunk, hands or feet
In case you suffer from any of the above signs and symptoms or if you have any of the above risk factors for developing STD, you should have the “Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Profile Lab Tests” done.
Why should you get tested for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Lab Test Profile ?
You should get tested for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Lab Test Profile because many people in the early stages of an STDs experience no symptoms, screening for STDs is important in preventing complications.
Possible complications include:
- Pelvic pain
- Pregnancy complications
- Eye inflammation
- Arthritis
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Infertility
- Heart disease
- Certain cancers, such as HPV-associated cervical and rectal cancers
What are the problems you can prevent by having Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Profile Lab Test ?
Possible complications of untreated STD include the following:
- Pelvic pain
- Pregnancy complications
- Eye inflammation
- Arthritis
- Pelvic inflammatory disease
- Infertility
- Heart disease
- Certain cancers, such as HPV-associated cervical and rectal cancers
When STD profile tests are done, your doctor can know whether you are suffering from any of these infections, and when treated early the possible complications can be prevented.
When should you get tested for Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) Lab Test Profile ?
You should have STD profile lab tests done immediately if:
- You are sexually active and may have been exposed to an STD because of unprotected sex with a new partner.
- You have signs and symptoms of an STD
You should also have a STD profile lab test done if:
- You consider becoming sexually active or when you're 21 - whichever comes first.
- Before you start having sex with a new partner.
- Before marriage.