Houston STD Testing
Call Us To Schedule a Discreet STD Test: (888) 916-3654
About the sexually transmitted infections
There are many ways that Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, herpes, and HIV can be transmitted from one person to the next. In addition to sexual activity, STDs can be communicated through pregnancy, needle-sharing, skin-on-skin contact, and even breastfeeding. Unlike what many people tend to think, any kind of sexual activity may potentially transmit STDs from one person to another including oral sex and anal sex and although diseases such as Syphilis, Gonorrhea, Chlamydia, and HIV are mostly spread through body fluids, herpes and a few of the other STDs also spread through skin-to-skin contact. Like is the case with contraception, condoms are an effective resource for preventing the spread of STDs but they are by no means completely safe and they do not completely remove the possibility of transmission. According to the CDC, the most alarming aspect about STD infection is that many of the sexually transmitted diseases exhibit no symptoms at all. As such, STD testing offers the one and only way for you to assess your STD health status.
STD statistics for the state of Texas
- From the beginning of the epidemic through to December 2011, Texas reported 79,070 AIDS cases to the CDC, cumulatively, ranking 4th among the 50 states of the U.S in cumulative reported AIDS cases.
– The state of Texas also ranks 10th among the 50 states for primary and secondary Syphilis infection.
– With an infection rate of 422 per 100,000 people, Texas ranks 17th among the 50 states for Chlamydial infections and 15th among the 50 states for Gonorrheal infections.
– Reported rates of Chlamydia among women were 3.6 times greater than those among men in 2011.
Houston STD testing
If you need to get tested for any of the sexually transmitted diseases or you need a sexual health check-up, irrespective of your age or any other consideration, you can come along to our STD clinic Houston during our opening hours without the need to book an appointment in advance. We do however recommend that you schedule a time slot for your visit to keep your waiting time to a bare minimum and to make your experience with us as comfortable as possible. Our STD clinic Houston opens Monday through Friday from 08.45 to 18.15. To reserve a time slot for the walk in clinic, call us now at (888) 916-3654 and you can select a time that’s suitable and convenient for you. Depending on what you would prefer, we can manage tests as early as on the same day or on the following day. Our STD clinic Houston is also conveniently located in the city and according to a patient satisfaction survey we carried out last year, 98% of our patients said they would recommend us to anyone and 93% of them rated our standard of care as excellent.
The waiting system
At the moment, we don’t have a waiting system for the simple reason that we don’t need one. At SafeSTDTesting, we keep waiting times in the walk-in clinic to a bare minimum operating a ‘time slot’ system which is why if you want to make the most out of our Houston STD testing service then you want to give us a call before attending our STD clinic. In most cases, patients are in and out of our sexual health facility within 15 minutes. We do not encourage swab tests and most of our STD tests are urine tests or blood tests, no undressing, no discomfort, no embarrassing questions.
Understanding our services
Day in day out if there is one thing that we don’t fail notice it’s that no matter how evolve we human beings become, there is always this feeling of embarrassment about going to a sexual health clinic. If you think you may have a sexually transmitted disease also called a sexually transmitted infection it is important that you do not delay seeking treatment. At SafeSTDTesting, our staff members are professionals who are trained and expected to treat you with sensitivity and respect. Our services are confidential.
What to expect on the day of your test
When you arrive at the walk-in clinic, you will be seen at the reception where you will be given a leaflet explaining the visit and also information about testing for HIV and the different STDs. From there, you will be directed to a waiting room. There are separate waiting rooms for men and women. The waiting rooms are comfortable and have televisions and leaflets containing useful information about different sexual health issues. Once we are ready to do your test, a doctor, nurse or health practitioner will call you.
Once you are with the healthcare professional, you will be asked about any symptoms you’ve been having. We will not ask for your personal details including your phone number and address or a written record of your recent sexual activity. There is no need to be embarrassed about the questions we do ask since we run a routine practice and we have a friendly and non-judgmental team. Remember that whatever you tell us is confidential.
If you gave us a call before attending our STD clinic Huston, the healthcare practitioner will know exactly what tests you need. If you abstained from giving us a call, you will be offered tests appropriate to your needs. As far as we can, we encourage our 8 test panel which includes tests for Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV, Syphilis and Hepatitis. Results of any test you take will be made available to you within 3 days via an online portal.
STD testing in Houston
At SafeSTDTesting, we do fast, private and confidential tests for all the STDs common in the United States including Syphilis, Hepatitis, genital herpes, HIV, Chlamydia and Gonorrhea.
Chlamydia testing Houston
Chlamydia is by far one of the most common sexually transmitted infections in the United States. In general, the disease is made all the more dangerous by the fact that most people who have Chlamydia don’t notice any symptoms until at a much later stage of the infection. Diagnosing Chlamydia is easy usually done via a urine test or a swab of the affected area. Chlamydia is also easily treated with antibiotics, but left untreated it can lead to serious long-term health complications.
Genital herpes testing Houston
Genital herpes is a long-term sexual health infection caused by the herpes simplex virus. After an initial exposure to the virus, recurrent infections may occur every couple of months. Currently there is no cure for genital herpes, but the symptoms can usually be effectively controlled using antiviral medicines. This makes early diagnosis of the condition important.
Gonorrhea testing Houston
Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that can be easily diagnosed through a simple swab test or a urine test. If diagnose dearly, Gonorrhea can be treated with a course of antibiotics. If left untreated, it can lead to more serious long-term health problems and infertility.
Syphilis testing Houston
Syphilis is a bacterial infection that causes a painless but highly infectious sore on your genitals or sometimes around your mouth. Secondary symptoms, such as a skin rash and sore throat then develop. These may disappear within a few weeks, after which you have a symptom-free phase. If diagnosed early, Syphilis can be easily treated with antibiotics but if left untreated, the sexually transmitted disease can progress to a more serious and dangerous form causing paralysis, blindness or even death.
HIV
The HIV virus is common almost all over the world mostly transmitted form one person to another via unprotected sex or when needles are shared among drug users. The virus works by weakening your ability to fight infections and your body becomes very vulnerable to what are called opportunistic diseases such as cancer and fungal infections. There is no cure for HIV but there are effective treatments for the infection provided it is diagnosed early. If you have any reason to think that you might have contracted HIV, you need to get tested as soon as you can. You don’t want to delay treatment if you do test positive.
Hepatitis B testing Houston
Hepatitis is a virus that causes inflammation of the liver and left untreated, the infection can cause liver failure, liver cancer and even death. Currently the CDC estimates that there are 1.25 million people living with chronic Hepatitis B virus infection in the United States. The Hepatitis B virus is spread by contact with an infected person’s blood or sexual fluids. This can happen during vaginal, anal, and oral sex or from sharing needles. The Hepatitis B test we offer and recommend is a blood test that screens for early signs of the infection.
Hepatitis C testing Houston
Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by a virus. The infection is usually silent until very late in the disease. If detected and treated early, it is possible to clear the virus and fight off the disease. Left untreated for over 6 months, the infection develops to a more serious stage. Hepatitis C is spread by contact with an infected person’s blood. This can happen through sharing needles or accidental needle sticks. For Hepatitis C testing, the test we recommend is a blood test that looks for antibodies to the Hepatitis C virus. When your Hepatitis C test results are ready, you will receive a mail and you will be able to access your results through a secure portal online.
Call Us To Schedule a Discreet STD Test: (888) 916-3654