STD EXAM

STD EXAM will help patients understand what to expect when having an STD examination, the reasons for having an STD exam, how often one should have an STD examination, how to interpret the results of an STD exam as well as what treatment and follow up if any is needed after the STD examination results are available.

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Confusion exists amongst patients as to what exactly is a thorough check up for STD’s. Many patients looking for answers are anxious about having these STD tests performed often concerned about preserving privacy, embarrassed by the nature of the examination and worried about the consequences of positive results.

Patients in search of answers and peace of mind turn to independent laboratories advertising “complete STD screening”, “STD testing or STD examinations”. The patients have a simple blood and or urine test and are never questioned as to their symptoms, sexual history, prior medical history and do not receive any type of physical examination by a qualified health care professional, all of which are required to determine which tests are appropriate for that particular individual’s STD exam. Results of those tests often times results in either a false sense of security that one is free of STD’s or can frequently result in marked anxiety, fear and confusion when positive results are obtained and there is no one to turn to for assistance in understanding the meaning of those STD examination results and for receiving treatment.

A comprehensive check up for STD’s can therefore only be performed in a qualified health care practitioners office who is familiar with the diagnosis and treatment of STD’s.

STD’s are a major health concern and can have dire consequences if left untreated including infertility, cervical cancer and even death. Sexually transmitted diseases (STD’s) are some of the most common infectious diseases in the United States. Although there are more than 20 STD’s, the most deadliest of which is HIV infection, this site will focus on STD examinations performed to diagnose and treat the more common STD’s.

Routine screening of everyone for all STD’s is impossible because of the cost involved. Therefore specific tests are recommended for specific types of individuals without symptoms and other testing is needed for those with symptoms based upon what specific symptoms they are experiencing.