STI testing is often not a routine part of an annual checkup and often needs to be requested.
Common STIs include:
There is no single test that can detect all STIs.
These are referred to as co-infections.
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This is done as a precaution, and not because the clinic assumes that you are infected.
Who Needs STI Testing?
There are many reasons for this.
At the same time, the prospect of having todisclose a positive diagnosisto a sex partner can be overwhelming.
Misconceptions and Moving Forward
Overcoming the multitude of concerns about STIs is not easy.
Or, perhaps they were tested years ago and never thought about getting the results updated.
It also places others at risk.
This includes STIs that can be passed from mother to child during pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Even certain “STI panels” may not include otherwise common STIs like herpes or HPV.
There are certain groups who are at high risk of certain STIs and are advised to seek routine testing.
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