If you’re sexually active, sexually transmitted disease testing is essential. Did you know that you can have an STD and not experience any symptoms? That’s why regular testing is crucial. Delaying treatment can cause serious complications like vision loss, organ damage, and infertility.
Integrity Urgent Care offers rapid same-day STD testing on a walk-in basis for all patients. We’re open 7 days a week and have extended operating hours so you can come in at your convenience.
What is an STD?
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are contagious conditions that occur when viruses, parasites, or bacteria enter the body. This process happens before a sexually transmitted disease (STD) develops.
Having an STI doesn’t mean you’ll develop a disease from that infection, but STDs are the result of an STI. Since some infections show no symptoms, testing is critical to prevent the spread of STIs and STDs.
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What is an STD test?
People often choose to get tested for STDs at an urgent care clinic instead of their primary care doctor. Urgent care providers are compassionate and discreet, so getting tested and treated there is more comfortable for some people. And since you don’t need to make an appointment at an urgent care clinic, you can come in at your convenience.