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STI Testing: Who should be tested?
by Geoff Harper Writer Sexually transmitted infections (STI) also known as a Sexually transmitted disease (STD) can cause a lot of harm if left untreated. There could be severe health problems such as cancer, blindness, infertility, and at times organ damage. Most people are unaware of the harm it can cause. Sometimes, it gets unnoticed as one may not have the symptoms. The only way you can be sure is to get yourself tested. There are many STI clinics in Liverpool where one can get tested.Who should be tested for STI?
- If you are a sexually active person, it would be good to do an STI test. STI testing in Liverpool is quite simple. The doctors would guide you through the entire process. Some of the reasons why one would require the test to be done are:
- If you are getting into a new relationship
- If you or your partner have had multiple partners or if you have been cheated by your current partner
- If you and your partner are not planning on using condoms during sex
- If you fear you may have developed the symptoms of STI
Sometimes, if you have been in a long-term, monogamous relationship, you may not feel the need to get tested. If you and your partner have been loyal to each other, and perhaps have been tested before entering into a relationship with each other it may not be necessary to get the test done. If however, you have never been tested, there is no harm in going to an STI clinic and getting yourself tested, just to be on the safer side. There could be a possibility of one of you carrying undiagnosed STI for years.
What are the STI tests that are needed to be done?
here are different kinds of STI testing in Liverpool. Based on your history or symptoms, your doctor might suggest one or more of the following tests.
HIV test: For adults and adolescents aged between 13 and 64. Your doctor may also recommend this test if you have had unsafe sex or even shared an injection or drug equipment. Pregnant women are also asked to take this test. Also, sexually active gay and bisexual men may be required to do this test once every six months.
Syphilis, Chlamydia, and Gonorrhea test: All pregnant women who are at risk may be tested for chlamydia and Gonorrhea. They are also tested for Syphilis at the early stages of pregnancy. All women 25 years and above should be tested for Gonorrhea and syphilis, especially if they have had multiple partners. All gay and bisexual men should be tested for syphilis and Gonorrhea once a year and once in six months if you have had multiple partners.
Where can I get tested?
You could always go to an STI clinic in Liverpool to do your test. Most STI testing centers may follow a similar protocol. Your doctor may help you with the necessary procedures. There are also home-based and online testing kits that are available. However, they may not be very reliable. It is always better to go to an STI testing clinic and get the test done.
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