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Lab visits that take as little as 15 minutes & results in 48 to 72 hours
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There's a moment of relief when you or someone you're intimate with receives female negative STD results. It feels like a green light for safe intimacy. But is it really that simple? The world of sexually transmitted diseases is intricate and sometimes puzzling.
Lab visits that take as little as 15 minutes & results in 48 to 72 hours
FDA approved or CLIA certified Lab Centers
It's a question that lingers in many minds: "Can you get a false positive for chlamydia?" We all want to trust the tests that are supposed to tell us the status of our health, especially when it comes to sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Chlamydia, being one of the most common STIs, has a reputation of being the "silent" infection, often showing no symptoms until it's too late. This makes accurate testing paramount. Yet, like with many medical tests, there's a possibility of encountering inaccuracies.
Lab visits that take as little as 15 minutes & results in 48 to 72 hours
FDA approved or CLIA certified Lab Centers
It's a quiet question that many people have wondered about, but not everyone has been courageous enough to ask: can you catch STDs without sexual contact? And, more specifically, can you get a STD from yourself? While the primary mode of transmission for most sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) is through intimate contact, there are other non-sexual ways these infections can be spread. You might be surprised to learn that some everyday scenarios put you at risk.
Lab visits that take as little as 15 minutes & results in 48 to 72 hours
FDA approved or CLIA certified Lab Centers
There's a common myth circulating among many of us: that sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are restricted to intimate encounters. When you hear the acronym “STD”, what comes to mind? For most, it’s an uncomfortable topic tied to intimate moments. But what if we told you that the story is a bit more complex?Let's debunk some myths, dive into the science, and understand the full range of how these diseases are transmitted. If you've ever wondered, "can you get an STD without sex?", then you're in the right place. We invite you to journey with us into this enlightening and crucial topic.
Lab visits that take as little as 15 minutes & results in 48 to 72 hours
FDA approved or CLIA certified Lab Centers
Sexually transmitted diseases, commonly known as STDs, are infections that spread predominantly through sexual contact. This contact includes vaginal, anal, and oral sex, but some STDs can also be transmitted through non-sexual means, like blood transfusions or shared needles.
