STI TESTING
Valley Women’s Clinic provides free STI testing and treatment
for males and females
in
Blacksburg,
Radford &
Wytheville, Virginia. Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) can be a serious concern. Left untreated, infections can cause irreversible damage to your reproductive system. All services are free and confidential. Request an appointment today.
No cost. No age restriction. 100% confidential.
STI and STD… What’s the difference?
The terms STI (sexually transmitted infection) and STD (sexually transmitted disease) are often used interchangeably. But do you know the difference?
- The term “STI” (sexually transmitted infection) is used to describe the presence of an infection in the body, which may or may not be accompanied by symptoms.
- The term “STD” (sexually transmitted diseases) on the other hand, describes an infection that has caused damage in a person’s body—though, like sexually transmitted infections, an STD may or may not be accompanied by symptoms.
- Sexually transmitted infections and diseases are passed from person to person during sexual activity (e.g. vaginal, oral and anal sex, outercourse or mutual masturbation). You don’t need to be experiencing symptoms to be contagious. You can spread the disease at any time.
STI is the broader of the two terms. All STDs are STIs, though not all STIs become STDs.
The Center for Disease Control can provide you with accurate and up-to-date information on each STI
STI & STD TESTING INFORMATION
We test and treat for chlamydia, gonorrhea, BV & yeast infection through a self administered test.
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What about abortion?
If not treated prior to an abortion, these infections may cause serious health problems. During an abortion these organisms can be transferred from the vagina into the uterus. When this occurs, a second condition called Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID) may develop.
Immediate symptoms of PID can be mild and even non-existent, but the effects are long lasting. According to the CDC, women with PID can experience complications that result in infertility. PID is also known to cause scarring of the Fallopian tubes, increasing the risk of an ectopic pregnancy. Ectopic pregnancy may result in serious maternal complications, even death. Contact us to learn more about STIs and STDs.
REFERENCES
Information taken from The Center for Disease Control (2022).
1. The Center for Disease Control (2022). STD Facts – Pelvic Inflammatory Disease. Retrieved September 21, 2022 from https://www.cdc.gov/std/pid/stdfact-pid.htm.
The content on this page has been reviewed and approved by our Medical Director.
Dr. Matthew McCarthy
Medical Director