When people think about Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD’s), they often only think about the possibility of girls and women having them. However, guys also get STD’s too. In fact, the highest number of cases of gonorrhea can be found in young men. One of the main problems with this STD is the fact that it does not usually show any noticeable signs, so men and women both often have it without knowing. Both men and women should be tested for STD’s on a regular basis if they are sexually active. We all know that women should make an appointment with the gynecologist in order to get tested for STD’s, but what about men? This article takes a closer look at where men can get tested for STD’s.
Where Do Men Get Tested for STD’s? – Planned Parenthood
Many people are under the impression that Planned Parenthood only provides its services to women. This, in fact, is not the case. Planned Parenthood offers its services to both women and men. One of the benefits of getting tested at Planned Parenthood is that the services are often provided at a very low cost. Planned Parenthood is where most men end up going when they get tested for STD’s.
Where Do Men Get Tested for STD’s?- STD Clinics
There are a number of STD clinics which are located throughout the United States, where both men and women are welcome. In order to find an STD clinic in your area, all that you need to do is visit http://www.cdc.gov/std/ or call 1-800-232-4636. Many STD clinics are offered in convenient locations and at a low or even free cost.
Where Do Men Get Tested for STD’s? – Health Department
Most local health departments offer STD testing. Typically, STD testing from a Health Department is offered for free, but if it’s not, it is generally low-cost. In order to find out where the Health Department in your area is located or other information that you may need, all that you need to do is go to Google and type the keywords “(your state) Health Department” in the search engine. This should provide you with a phone number and/or location.
Where Do Men Get Tested for STD’s? – Schools and Colleges
If you are a young man who is attending a college, university, or even a high school, it is likely that you can get an STD test from the school nurse. The only instance in which this may not be the case is if you are attending a private or religious school, where sexual relationships are often more frowned upon than public schools. If you are not sure where else you can go, then you may want to consider your school or college where STD testing will be entirely free of cost.
Where Do Men Get Tested for STD’s? – Primary Care Physicians
Many primary care physicians offer STD testing to both men and women. If yours does not, he or she may be able to refer you somewhere that you will be able to get tested for STD’s. If you do not feel comfortable with trying any of these options, then there is probably your best bet. Keep in mind, however, that most primary care physicians will charge you more for STD testing than a low priced or free clinic would.
What to Expect During a Male STD Test:
If you’ve never been tested for STD’s, you probably are unaware of what you should expect. Well, the first thing that you will have the opportunity to do is speak with a doctor. He or she will probably ask you questions about your sexual history, such as how many people you have had sexual relationships with and whether or not you use protection. The most important thing that you can do is be upfront and honest about your sexual history, as this will give the doctor a pretty good idea of what STD’s you are at a high risk of having.
Another one of the things that you may be wondering is how the doctor will test you for STD’s. Many men do not get tested for STD’s because they are afraid that the process will be painful. In reality, it is probably one of the most painless things that you will ever had to do in your life. STD tests are done through urine or urine sampling, as well as swabbing of the inside of the butt cheek. Overall, your appointment should only take about 15 minutes or even less, excluding the amount of time that you may need to wait for a doctor.
