A Simple Guide to Methods - The Who, What, When, Why And HOW of STD Testing
STD testing is part of some Americans' lives-but it should be more prevalent than it currently is.
Those who incorporate STD testing into their general health regimen should be patted on the back for a job well done.
Unfortunately, the people who do this regularly are minuscule compared to the people who do not, and current STD infection rates clearly prove this! Why not join this small but impressive number of people who understand how important good sexual health is to their general health and well-being? Sickness comes in so many varieties that it makes the head spin.
You could have a lower back problem or an upper respiratory problem, a chronic case of sinusitis or a problem with once-in-awhile bile.
No matter the problem, you will need to visit a specialist to get it sorted out.
STD clinic are specialists on sexual health and offer testing for a host of potentially debilitating diseases.
In fact, there are over twenty five separate infections and diseases that can be labeled an STD-or Sexually Transmitted Disease.
And the first course of action in treating these buggers is testing to find out if you are currently infected.
These days, STD testing is generally quick and easy and achieved with almost no discomfort to the patient.
Some testing methods are worse than others: generally, people do not enjoy having a cotton swab inserted into any orifice at all.
It is safe to state, however, that even this less-than-ideal method is completely worth the discomfort, especially for women who fear they are infected with Chlamydia.
If left untreated, this disease can cause infertility in women.
Thus, it would seem that women hoping to have children at some point in their lives would accept the swabbing method in order to protect their ability to be a mom in the future.
Here is a short list of some leading STDs and their common testing methods.
Some STDs can be tested for in several manners.
STD Testing List AIDS/HIV A blood test is commonly used to diagnose the presence of HIV infection.
The oral swab testing method is also possible but not commonly administered.
BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS or BV An STD that affects only women, it can be diagnosed by a gynecological pelvic exam or a test of vaginal discharge.
CHLAMYDIA A urine test is routinely used for the diagnosis of this disease.
GENITAL WARTS Testing for genital warts is done by a certified STD clinic doctor by physical exam.
Some warts can be diagnosed with the naked eye but smaller warts need to be located through the use of a colposcope.
HEPATITIS B Blood testing is used to achieve diagnosis of this potentially deadly STD.
HERPES Herpes testing is achieved through blood analysis.
PUBIC LICE Routinely, a physical exam can be enough to positively diagnose the presence of lice and egg sacs.
This STD is not deadly, but sufferers are highly stigmatized.
SCABIES This STD may be self-diagnosed based on symptoms.
A physical exam by a medical professional is commonly performed, as is the less-used method of a biopsy.
SYPHILIS Blood is the primary source of testing, but an analysis of the discharge from a syphilitic sore-as from the swab method-is also possible.
GONORRHEA Results are acquired through the analysis of urine but may also be acquired through a test of any associated discharge or by the aforementioned uncomfortable swab method.
The above is a just a short list of some of the most commonly diagnosed infections and diseases.
Visiting a certified STD clinic is a great way to get the proverbial ball rolling.
The doctors in these facilities know a lot more than is printed above and-through a completely discreet discussion of your sexual experience-will be able to assess which testing would be right for you.
Those who incorporate STD testing into their general health regimen should be patted on the back for a job well done.
Unfortunately, the people who do this regularly are minuscule compared to the people who do not, and current STD infection rates clearly prove this! Why not join this small but impressive number of people who understand how important good sexual health is to their general health and well-being? Sickness comes in so many varieties that it makes the head spin.
You could have a lower back problem or an upper respiratory problem, a chronic case of sinusitis or a problem with once-in-awhile bile.
No matter the problem, you will need to visit a specialist to get it sorted out.
STD clinic are specialists on sexual health and offer testing for a host of potentially debilitating diseases.
In fact, there are over twenty five separate infections and diseases that can be labeled an STD-or Sexually Transmitted Disease.
And the first course of action in treating these buggers is testing to find out if you are currently infected.
These days, STD testing is generally quick and easy and achieved with almost no discomfort to the patient.
Some testing methods are worse than others: generally, people do not enjoy having a cotton swab inserted into any orifice at all.
It is safe to state, however, that even this less-than-ideal method is completely worth the discomfort, especially for women who fear they are infected with Chlamydia.
If left untreated, this disease can cause infertility in women.
Thus, it would seem that women hoping to have children at some point in their lives would accept the swabbing method in order to protect their ability to be a mom in the future.
Here is a short list of some leading STDs and their common testing methods.
Some STDs can be tested for in several manners.
STD Testing List AIDS/HIV A blood test is commonly used to diagnose the presence of HIV infection.
The oral swab testing method is also possible but not commonly administered.
BACTERIAL VAGINOSIS or BV An STD that affects only women, it can be diagnosed by a gynecological pelvic exam or a test of vaginal discharge.
CHLAMYDIA A urine test is routinely used for the diagnosis of this disease.
GENITAL WARTS Testing for genital warts is done by a certified STD clinic doctor by physical exam.
Some warts can be diagnosed with the naked eye but smaller warts need to be located through the use of a colposcope.
HEPATITIS B Blood testing is used to achieve diagnosis of this potentially deadly STD.
HERPES Herpes testing is achieved through blood analysis.
PUBIC LICE Routinely, a physical exam can be enough to positively diagnose the presence of lice and egg sacs.
This STD is not deadly, but sufferers are highly stigmatized.
SCABIES This STD may be self-diagnosed based on symptoms.
A physical exam by a medical professional is commonly performed, as is the less-used method of a biopsy.
SYPHILIS Blood is the primary source of testing, but an analysis of the discharge from a syphilitic sore-as from the swab method-is also possible.
GONORRHEA Results are acquired through the analysis of urine but may also be acquired through a test of any associated discharge or by the aforementioned uncomfortable swab method.
The above is a just a short list of some of the most commonly diagnosed infections and diseases.
Visiting a certified STD clinic is a great way to get the proverbial ball rolling.
The doctors in these facilities know a lot more than is printed above and-through a completely discreet discussion of your sexual experience-will be able to assess which testing would be right for you.