Sexually transmitted diseases or STDs can have a big impact on your health and fertility if they go untreated. However, they can easily be identified through STD screening and most can be treated with a simple course of antibiotics.

Why Arrange an STD Screening?

Getting screened for STDs is a good idea for anyone who is sexually active. Many STDs can remain hidden, without causing symptoms, so the only way to be sure you are healthy is to undergo testing. If you have an untreated STD it could cause serious problems, including infertility. However, most sexually transmitted infections can easily be treated once they are detected by screening.

You might want to arrange STD screening if:

You are sexually active, especially if you have had unprotected sex

You have noticed symptoms that could be caused by an STD

You are planning on getting pregnant and you want to be sure you are healthy

You are having a procedure such as a contraceptive coil insertion and you want to be sure there is no risk from an infection