Confidential STD Testing

What is gonrorrhea?

According to the website GetSTDtested.com “Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted infection (STI), also referred to as an STD (sexually transmitted disease). A Gonorrhea infection is caused by a specific type of bacteria (scientific name: Neisseria gonorrhoeae), which can grow in the reproductive tracts of both men and women, as well as in the mouth, eyes, throat and anus.”

The Symptoms of Gonorrhea

The symptoms of gonorrhea can include in men burning sensation when urinating, or a white, yellow, or green discharge from the penis and in women a painful or burning sensation when urinating, increased vaginal discharge, or vaginal bleeding between periods. Although the above are common symptoms it is possible that no symptoms will appear.

Getting Tested for Gonorrhea

Commonly, people see their familiy physician for getting tested for gonorrhea but that can cause shame and embarrassment. There is a way to get confidential STD testing with an At-Home Gonorrhea Test Kit

Here is a very informative video on one of the most common types of STDs, Chlamydia. WARNING: Some of this video is graphic as well as contains graphic language. If this offends you please use caution in watching this video.

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Here are some facts about STDs from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention

-In 2008, 1,210,523 chlamydial infections were reported to CDC from 50 states and the District of Columbia.

-In 2008, chlamydia rates per 100,000 population by state ranged from 160.3 cases in New Hampshire to 728.1 cases in Mississippi.

-In 2008, the overall rate of reported chlamydial infection among women in all 50 states and the District of Columbia (583.8 cases per 100,000 females) was almost three times higher than the rate among men

-Among women, the highest age-specific rates of reported chlamydia in 2008 were among those 15 to 19 years of age

-In 2008, chlamydia rates increased for all racial and ethnic groups (Figure 6, Table 11B). The rate of chlamydia among blacks was over eight times higher than that of whites

-The majority of chlamydia cases reported in 2008 were from venues outside of STD clinics

At-Home Chlamydia Test

For more information from the 2008 study please visit the CDC website here

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-Hepatitis C is a disease affecting a person’s liver that can cause cirrhosis or scarring of the liver. This scarring of the liver could cause liver failure or liver cancer if not treated. This in the end could require a person to have a liver transplant which many times there is a reoccurrence of the cirrhosis.

- The hepatitis C virus is spread from blood to blood contact such as sharing drug injection paraphernalia (needles), blood transfusions, dirty tattoo or piercing equipment, and in some cases sexual activity.

- It is estimated that up to 300 million people worldwide are infected with Hepatitis C
Confidential STD testing consists of a blood test.This blood test looks for antibodies to the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) as an indicator of acute Hepatitis C. See more information on this testing by clicking the following link: Hepatitis C Test

Growing National Concern

A growing concern and risk going through the United States and the world now is the rise in Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) in teens. The incidencence of premarital sex is growing and becoming one of the leading factors in this rise of STDs. Our children are becoming sexually active at a much younger age. Studies have show that every 11 seconds a teen is having sex for the first time. Couple that with misuse and untrained condom use and we can see why there is a rise in not only STDs but pregnancies too.

Just Say No

Sexual relations among teenagers is a growing problem and one of National concern and signifigance. Besides the mental anguish such as fear of pregnancy or regret caused by sexual relations there are the physical problems of contacting STDs. Many times our younger Americans get caught up in the moment, whether it be through lust or intoxication and forget the consequences of their actions. Although many claim that abstinence is impossible it is the only true way of avoiding STDs. Please parents educate your children on the risk of getting an STD and how to avoid it.