STD Screening

With 20 million new sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) diagnosed every year, there’s no doubt that STDs are a threat to anyone who’s sexually active. At The Practitioner Provider LLC in Baltimore, Maryland, Chloe Parker, CRNP, and the team offer on-site STD screening with results available right away. To schedule an appointment, call the office or request an appointment online today. 

What is sexually transmitted disease (STD) screening?

STD screening is a group of tests that check for sexually transmitted infections. These include infections typically transmitted during unprotected sexual contact or through IV drug use. STD screening checks for diseases such as:

• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhea
• Syphilis
• HIV
• Herpes
• Hepatitis A, B, and C
• Trichomoniasis  

Your STD screening depends on your personal history, symptoms, and needs. The Practitioner Provider LLC can customize your screening tests and then do the testing on-site. 

Do I need STD screening?

Chloe can determine if you need testing and can then recommend STD testing frequency based on your particular circumstances and needs. 

Many STDs are completely asymptomatic until they reach a severe late stage. Because of that, anyone who’s sexually active should get STD testing as recommended by Chloe and the team at The Practitioner Provider. 

If you’re in a high-risk group, which includes anyone with multiple sexual partners, gay men, and those who have unprotected sex, you may need more frequent testing.

How does STD screening work?

It depends on which tests you’re having. Generally, STD screening requires urine and blood samples and possibly a saliva swab. The Practitioner Provider makes the STD screening process a smooth and comfortable one, while always maintaining your privacy. 

Because they do your testing on-site, you can get your results right away. This eliminates the stress of waiting and wondering and allows you to take positive action to start treatment immediately. 

What are the treatments for STDs?

STD treatment varies by disease. Some bacterial STDs, including chlamydia, syphilis, and gonorrhea, are often curable with large-dose antibiotics. 

Although some STDs, like herpes and HIV, aren’t curable, you can manage your condition effectively with Chloe’s help. 

For HIV and herpes, the standard treatment is antiviral drugs like suppressive therapy, in which you take a daily dose of antivirals to prevent herpes outbreaks. Even with antiviral drugs, the virus is still in your body so it’s important to follow all instructions for minimizing risk to others. 

To get expert STD screening and treatment, call The Practitioner Provider or request an appointment online today.