STD tests are something you need to obtain, if you regularly have sex with multiple partners.
There are many ways to get tested cheaply and anonymously - see http://stdtestoptions.info for more information on this - so there’s really no excuse for avoiding the responsibility.
Not everyone with an STD will show symptoms. Many who never show a symptom will transfer the disease to anyone that they are sleeping with. This can be quite a dangerous situation so it is advised that anyone with multiple partners or before you change partners when you are suspicious that you last partner was sleeping around should get tested. This way you will know that you are disease free.
Unfortunately you can not tell by just looking at someone that they have an STD and it can put you at risk by sleeping with someone that you do not know.
Diseases To Be Tested For
- Chlamydia
- Gonorrhea
- Herpes
- Syphilis
- Hepatitis C
- HIV
The Testing Process
When you go to the doctor to get checked out and have had those multiple partners it is a good idea to get tested for sexually transmitted diseases even if you are having no symptoms. Two common diseases that may show no signs are chlamydia and gonorrhea.
If you visit a doctor, the doctor will ask questions and evaluate your situation. He may think that you need further testing for additional diseases or he may feel you are fine with just these two. If you feel strongly that you want a complete panel of test ran, it is your body and your insurance so do not be afraid to speak up and request for the complete list to be completed.
There are other ways to get tested, too. You can choose to use an at-home STD test kit; visit a Free clinic; or order an STD test online.
HIV
An HIV test is another important test that should be completed.
HIV stands for human immunodeficiency virus. HIV is the virus that causes the development of AIDS (auto-immune deficiency syndrome).
AIDS makes many people sick and may cause a massive weight loss. HIV basically destroys the cells that fight off infections and viruses in a human body. When all of these cells have been killed off and the body has lost its ability to fight any infections, this turns to full blown AIDS. AIDS can be very serious and will normally kill the person that it is attacking.
Now that a person’s immune system is compromised, they do not have the ability to fight off even the smallest infection.
This is why STD testing is vital for your health and the health of your sexual partners.
Getting tested periodically, even if you are not showing any symptoms, is a great way to protect yourself. Most STDs can be treated and will go away with the proper treatment. There are some STDs that a good strong shot of penicillin can cure.
Do not be afraid to go and see your doctor ignoring some of these could cause things like infertility and when HIV is ignored it can turn into AIDS - so be sure if you are HIV positive, ask your doctor about getting an AIDS test.
Or, check out the following sites to learn more about your STD test options:
- https://aidsinfo.nih.gov/education-materials/ - UK site
- http://stdtestoptions.info - describes the 4 types of STD tests available today
