STD TESTING IN MIDLAND & ODESSA, TX
At WesTex Urgent Care, we are here to help patients who are in need of STD testing. Sexually transmitted diseases are infections that are passed from one person to another person through sexual contact. These diseases are serious illnesses that require treatment.
It is important that our patients do not feel embarrassed coming in to see us. We provide a safe, non-judgmental environment. We can get your results as quickly and confidentially as possible. We can help treat your illness as well as refer you to a specialist, if necessary.
BE AWARE OF EARLY SYMPTOMS
If you have any of the following symptoms, stop into our walk-in clinic or contact us for telemedicine services.
For Women
Common STD symptoms for women may include:
• Pain or burning during urination
• Abnormal or bloody vaginal discharge
• Pain in the abdomen
• Spotting
• Itching
• Blisters
• Fever
• Swollen glands
• Open sores
• Warts
For Men
Common STD symptoms for men may include:
• Discharge from the urethra
• Pain during urination
• Inflammation of the testicles or prostate
• Fever
• Sores
It should be noted that some STDs do not cause symptoms, so if your partner has been diagnosed with an STD, it is important to get yourself tested in order to prevent further complications. The only way to protect yourself and your partner is to refrain from sexual activity until a diagnosis is made and treatment is completed.
WHY SHOULD YOU GET TESTED FOR STDS?
Every sexually active adult should be regularly tested for STDs. STDs are incredibly easy to spread and can be quite difficult to detect without testing. In fact, the CDC found that there were 2.5 million reported cases of three common STDs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis) in 2021, with cases rising for each disease. One of the best ways to slow this spread is through regular testing and treatment.
Furthermore, STD testing benefits you as well as your partner(s) and the wider community. Here’s how:
• Symptom-free is not the same thing as problem-free: Many people may be infected with an STD and be entirely asymptomatic - in the early stages. But if left untreated, these diseases can cause enormous problems for patients. For instance, the human papillomavirus (HPV) can cause cancer. Unwitting patients may also spread these diseases to partners who may experience symptoms.
• STDs can cause infertility: Certain STDs can make it harder for people to get and stay pregnant. They can even be passed to the fetus in the womb or during birth. If you are considering trying to become pregnant in the near future, it’s especially important that you and your partner are tested for STDs and receive a clean bill of health.
• Many STDs can be treated if caught early enough: For many STDs, treatment is as simple as a course of medicine. Even some STDs that used to be considered death sentences - like HIV/AIDS - can be turned into manageable chronic conditions with early and consistent treatment, if not cured entirely.
Don’t wait. Take control of your own sexual health and be part of the solution. Schedule STD testing today!
CONTACT US TODAY
At WesTex Urgent Care, serving the Midland and Odessa, TX areas, we provide STD testing for sexually transmitted diseases such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, and more. For immediate STD testing and treatment, stop into our walk-in clinic today or give us a call for telemedicine services.
