If you’re sexually active, getting tested for STIs is an essential way to protect your reproductive health.

At Care Net Pregnancy Center of Paradise, we offer free STI testing for chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, HIV, hepatitis, and UTIs for women and men. We also provide treatment for bacterial STIs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis) because we believe that you deserve to have access to essential services that protect your health and well-being.

Why do i need to get tested for sTIs?

If you’re sexually active, routine STI testing is critical. This is because it’s possible that you or your partner have an STI and don’t know.

Many common STIs don’t present with symptoms. However, even though an STI might not cause symptoms, it can still damage your reproductive health and cause long-term complications.

Getting tested for STIs will ensure that you can receive prompt treatment if your result is positive.

What are the symptoms of an sTI?

The two most common STIs include chlamydia and gonorrhea. Both of these STIs are caused by bacteria and are treatable with antibiotics.

Both chlamydia and gonorrhea are commonly asymptomatic, which means that they don’t cause outward symptoms.

Chlamydia

Signs that you might have a chlamydia infection include:

• Painful urination
• Lower abdominal pain
• Vaginal discharge
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Bleeding between periods

Gonorrhea

Signs that you might have a gonorrhea infection include:

• Thick, cloudy, or bloody discharge from the vagina
• Pain or burning sensation when urinating
• Heavy menstrual bleeding or bleeding between periods
• Painful bowel movements
• Anal itching

Where Can I get free STI testing?

We want you to have what you need to stay safe. This is why we offer free STI testing and limited treatment for the most common STIs for women and men.

We offer free community referrals for more in-depth care if you receive a positive result for a more complicated STI infection.

If you’re sexually active, contact us today to schedule your free, confidential STI testing appointment.