Sexually Transmitted Disease
Today, there are numerous challenging health problems that the world faces, but one of the biggest challenges is the problem of STDs. STD stands for sexually transmitted disease and is especially common among teens. A website, CDC, estimates that in the United States there are 9 million cases alone! However, though they may be common, STDs can be tested and most are treatable with antibiotics and other medications. STDs can be harmful, but if treated correctly some can be treatable or more manageable.
Some people don't realize that depending entirely on the sexually transmitted disease, there could be symptoms or there could be none. This is why it is a good idea to get tested if someone does find symptoms or is simply having intercourse …show more content…
As well as adults, teens should also be tested if they are having intercourse. More common STDs include Hepatitis C and syphilis. Hepatitis C was very common between 1945-1965 and people born between these years also need to be scanned or tested. Get tested for syphilis if: tested positive for another STD; putting that person at a higher risk to have other diseases, since last test have had a new partner, use intravenous (IV) drug, are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, or have had intercourse or sexual activity against their will. If any of things listed above, get tested immediately.
There is no age limit to get tested, but there are different medications for children, adults, and pregnant women for treatment. As the article “STD Testing for Miners” says, “While some states have a specific age of consent (usually between 12 and 14 years old), minors are allowed to test for STDs in all 50 states in the U.S. Furthermore, although 18 states give physicians the right to report that a minor is attempting to take an STD test, no state requires that parents be notified (except Iowa, in the event of a positive HIV …show more content…
This is make sure that if the person gets tested positive, their partners know and can also be tested. After this, the person's genitals will be examined. For women, they may also do a pelvic exam. Then they take a sample that all depends on what the doctor believes they have. Either the sample will be tested right away or sent somewhere else. Make sure to tell the doctor that they need to give a STD test or else they will not specifically test for it. If the test was positive, test for more because it is more likely someone has other STDs if they already have one then someone who has none at
Some people don't realize that depending entirely on the sexually transmitted disease, there could be symptoms or there could be none. This is why it is a good idea to get tested if someone does find symptoms or is simply having intercourse …show more content…
As well as adults, teens should also be tested if they are having intercourse. More common STDs include Hepatitis C and syphilis. Hepatitis C was very common between 1945-1965 and people born between these years also need to be scanned or tested. Get tested for syphilis if: tested positive for another STD; putting that person at a higher risk to have other diseases, since last test have had a new partner, use intravenous (IV) drug, are pregnant or planning to get pregnant, or have had intercourse or sexual activity against their will. If any of things listed above, get tested immediately.
There is no age limit to get tested, but there are different medications for children, adults, and pregnant women for treatment. As the article “STD Testing for Miners” says, “While some states have a specific age of consent (usually between 12 and 14 years old), minors are allowed to test for STDs in all 50 states in the U.S. Furthermore, although 18 states give physicians the right to report that a minor is attempting to take an STD test, no state requires that parents be notified (except Iowa, in the event of a positive HIV …show more content…
This is make sure that if the person gets tested positive, their partners know and can also be tested. After this, the person's genitals will be examined. For women, they may also do a pelvic exam. Then they take a sample that all depends on what the doctor believes they have. Either the sample will be tested right away or sent somewhere else. Make sure to tell the doctor that they need to give a STD test or else they will not specifically test for it. If the test was positive, test for more because it is more likely someone has other STDs if they already have one then someone who has none at