Confidential STD Testing

Sexually transmitted diseases remain a serious health problem on both personal and public health levels. For residents of Wylie, Texas, accurate and compassionate STD testing is available through the team at Wylie Walk In Urgent Care. Whether you’re concerned about unusual symptoms or if you just want to know your STD status, book a visit online, by phone, or just walk-in.

What are some common STDs?

Sexually transmitted diseases are infections that are transmitted through vaginal, oral, or anal sex, as well as intimate touching. They are among the most common types of disease, although many men and women are not fully informed on how to prevent the spread of STDs. 

Some of the more common types of sexually transmitted diseases include:

• Chlamydia
• Hepatitis B
• Genital warts
• Herpes
• Gonorrhea
• Human papillomavirus (HPV)
• HIV/AIDS
• Syphilis
• Scabies
• Molluscum contagiosum
• Trichomoniasis
  

Many sexually transmitted diseases are curable, but there are some that cannot be fully eliminated. It is estimated that more than 65 million Americans are living with some form of incurable STD, and approximately 20 million new cases of incurable STDs are reported in the country each year. 

What happens during STD testing?

Getting screened for STDs is a simple and straightforward process. Your practitioner discusses your symptoms, your sexual history, and your overall health to determine which tests you need.

There is no single test that can screen for all types of sexually transmitted diseases. Some of the options include:

• Urine testing
• Blood testing
• Cheek swab
• Physical exam
• Swab of cells from your genital area
• Sample of fluid from existing sores
  

In some cases, you might need a combination of tests to determine if you have one or more sexually transmitted diseases. 

What can be done to treat STDs?  

If your screening shows signs of one or more STDs, the next step is to come in for a health planning visit. Your practitioner explains your treatment options and helps you make an informed choice about your next steps.

Many STDs can be cleared up completely with a course of antibiotics. Others require more in-depth treatment. For STDs that have no cure, managing the infection can reduce your symptoms.

You’ll learn how to protect yourself against further infection, as well as how to discuss your status with potential partners and how to reduce the risk of transmitting the infection to others. Sexually transmitted diseases are incredibly common and often show no symptoms. There is no need to feel embarrassed or to delay treatment for these infections. 

Learn more about STD testing and treatment during a one-on-one visit, which you can book online, over the phone, or by simply walking in.