Are you sexually active? If so, STD testing and treatment are an essential part of protecting your reproductive health. 

Get Early Detection and Treatment

Did you know that many of the most common STDs don’t present with signs or symptoms in the early stages? This means that it’s possible for you or your sexual partner(s) to have an STD and not know it. However, even when STDs don’t cause symptoms, they can still damage your health and that of your sexual partner(s).

Regular STD testing allows early detection and prompt treatment, which can prevent the infection from getting worse and causing severe health complications. 

For bacterial infections like chlamydia and gonorrhea, antibiotics can effectively cure the infection if caught early. For viral infections like HIV, early diagnosis enables you to begin antiretroviral therapy, which can manage the virus and improve your quality of life.

Protect Your Health and Your Partner’s Health

Getting tested regularly is not only crucial for your health but also for the health of your sexual partner(s). Many STDs are easily transmitted through sexual contact, and without knowing your status, you could unknowingly pass an infection to your partner.  

Protect Your Pregnancy

If you’re pregnant, or if there’s a chance you could be, STD testing and treatment are essential, as STDs can be passed from mother to baby and cause severe, potentially life-threatening complications. 

For example, gonorrhea, one of the most common STDs, can cause: 

• Miscarriage
• Preterm birth
• Low birth weight
• Premature rupture of membranes
• Chorioamnionitis, a bacterial infection of the membranes that surround the fetus and the amniotic fluid

Free STD Testing and Treatment

At Friends For Life Pregnancy Center, we offer free STD testing and treatment for the most common STDs. We can refer you for free treatment in our area for more complicated infections.

Don’t delay. If you’re sexually active, take advantage of our free STD testing and treatment today to protect your health.