Can You Check for STDs Yourself? Sexually transmitted infections (STIs), more commonly referred to as “STDs,” are incredibly common and rapidly on the rise according to the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention. If you’re unsure about the state of your sexual health or whether or not you should seek STD testing, you may be curious if you can check
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The Importance of STD Testing
STD Testing: Why Is It Important? Sexually transmitted disease (STD) testing should be a regular part of your healthcare routine if you are sexually active. This is due in part to the asymptomatic nature of many STDs (also referred to as sexually transmitted infections). Often, STDs don’t cause noticeable symptoms in their initial stages—or ever! The only way to
4 Reasons STD Tests Are Important
One of the most surprising statistics for people who are unfamiliar with the current climate of STDs is that nearly 50% of sexually active adults will have contracted a sexually transmitted disease by the age of 25. Although this is probably a bit shocking, as you might have surmised, most of these STDs are quite curable. Even the few that aren’t
When to Go to Urgent Care in Silver Spring, MD
When it comes to receiving the medical care you need, you have a few choices: You can reach for a first aid kit and attempt to remedy the problem at home. But, what if the injury or illness is beyond your expertise to treat? You can call your family doctor. But, what if it’s after hours and you can’t wait
The STD Tests to Get Before You Go to College
If you’re excited to start a new chapter as you head off to college, make sure you don’t begin your first semester ignorant about sexually transmitted diseases (STDs)! Without the watchful eye of your parents, and more opportunities to attend parties, you’re more likely to meet people you’re interested in “hooking up” with. However, you must be careful. More chances
Stay Healthy: Protect Yourself from STDs
As a walk-in clinic that offers confidential STD testing in Silver Spring, Fast Track Urgent Care sees a lot of worried patients. If you are concerned that you many have contracted a sexually transmitted disease or sexually transmitted infection, we urge you to come in to one of our two locations and get tested. And we encourage everyone to do
