The Six Frequently Asked Questions Regarding STD Testing

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The Six Frequently Asked Questions Regarding STD
Testing

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• Almost every sexually active person, at one point
  or another, wonders if he/she should go for an
  STD testing. It is preeminent for everyone to
  have as much information as possible regarding
  reproductive health for better protection.
  Learning more about STD testing helps people to
  lead responsible lives. A lot of questions ring
  in people's heads when it comes to the issue of
  testing for STDs.

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Should I get the test or not?

• Anyone must seek an STD test if under the
  following conditions
• Experiencing STD signs and symptoms like itching
  of genitals, abnormal discharges from the vagina
  or penis, burning sensations of the genitals,
  etc.
• Having a new sex partner whom you do not know
  their sexual health status.
• Practicing unsafe sex.
• Suspecting that your sexual partner has an STD.

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• Getting an STD test is simple and it is a good
  way of protecting and taking control of your
  health and your sexual partners. Some infections
  do not show any signs and there are so many
  people living with STDs and spreading them
  without any knowledge of the subject matter. Thus
  taking an STD test should not be compromised so
  that the mind can be put at ease.

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Where do people get tested for STDs?

• There are so many places that one can get tested
  an STD
• Planned Parenthood health centers.
• Local clinics.
• Private hospitals.
• Free government health departments.
• There should be no excuse for not testing for
  STDs with the existence of all these health
  institutions. The most competent specialists are
  found in the Planned Parenthood centers and they
  provide the highest level of expertise on sexual
  health, the best treatment, testing, and
  counseling.

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How much is Planned Parenthood STD testing cost?

• The planned parenthood std testing cost differ in
  regards to the type of infection, treatment
  services, and the effectiveness of the testing
  kits used. At Planned Parenthood health centers,
  most forms of health insurance are acceptable. If
  someone does not have a health insurance, they
  may be offered an incentive to the cost for
  example discounted payments or free services if
  they qualify for them.

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What are the available STD tests?

• Each STD has its unique way of testing. There
  doesnt exist a universal test for all STDs. All
  infections are scanned separately. In order to
  know the kind of test that a physician carries
  out, the following factors concerning a patient
  are considered
• The existence of specific symptoms at present.
• If there were symptoms in the past.
• Whether the patient has a history of any STD.
• If a patient has used any self- administered
  treatment.
• If the patient is allergic to any drug.
• The last menstrual period of a woman.

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• As the physician asks these questions, the
  patient should be totally honest. The commonly
  tested STDs are HIV, HPV, Chlamydia, Syphilis,
  Gonorrhea, Pelvic inflammatory disease, Hepatitis
  among others.

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How Are STD Tests Done?

• The type of infection determines how a test is
  carried out. There are those infections that have
  several ways of testing. STDs are tested through
  the sampling of reproductive fluids, urine tests,
  blood sampling, and physical examinations.

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Do the under aged require parental approval for
STD testing?

• The answer is no. Planned Parenthood protects the
  confidentiality of a patient. However, some
  extreme cases of say rape will call for a
  parents intervention.

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