Why are STDs a Major Issue?
Why are STDs a Major Issue?
The rise of STD prevalence is a serious public concern. There were 2.5 million STD infection cases reported in the US back in 2021. And this rate is huge.
Not having a constant partner and not using protection is what contributes to STD prevalence the most. The chances of getting an STD from one unprotected encounter is about 30%. Now you know the score.
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What is So Dangerous About STDs?
Well, it may seem that STDs are a minor issue and can be treated with antibiotics easily. It’s hardly the truth. Even is an infection can be treated completely, the health state of a person will suffer significant harm anyway. That’s why timely testing is due.
There are also other concerns related to STD infections and their complications:
Infertility. It can happen to both men and women since STDs may bring severe damage to the reproductive system.
Inflammations. The spread of STDs through the body can lead to multiple inflammations in different body parts. Pelvic or eye inflammation because of STDs are not unheard of.
Autoimmune response. Some STDs may provoke the development of autoimmune conditions, which are of great threat to life.
Another worthwhile aspect is the asymptomatic nature of some STDs such as:
Experiencing close to no symptoms despite being infected is the primary risk of complication development.
How to Detect STDs?
How to Detect STDs?
Let’s rule out the examination of the symptoms as the least reliable way of STD detection. Depending on the gender and the STD concern, you may request multiple forms of laboratory STD testing:
How to Get Insurance-Covered STD Testing
The neat part is that you are eligible for having STD testing under most of the insurance policies. For this, you will need to consult with your healthcare provider first.
Or, if your provider is unavailable, you still may get insurance-covered testing of Number One Lab, but only after a free remote consultation with our certified healthcare provider!
Follow these steps to have insurance-covered STD testing:
Obtain a medical referral from your healthcare provider or book a Free remote consultation with ours.
Book a testing appointment
Come to our lab location and get tested
Get results via email
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