The Good, Bad, and Ugly of STD Tests - What You Should Know About STD Testing

I feel that I should start this article with statistics I found in the American Journal of Medicine.

“Over half of all people suffer from STD / STI at some point in their lives.” -American Journal of Medicine, 102 [5A], 3-8.

The biggest reason STDs can affect half of all people is because they are often “silent”. Even if you are infected, there are no signs or symptoms. Unlike what people said, I found that not only sexual activity but also STD can pass. Contact with the skin, needles, or even breastfeeding can pass.

This is why STD testing is not only important, but it is essential for everyone, especially women. Do not you think so?

I wrote this article and mentioned my feelings about why STD testing can be clunky. Opinions on the types of STD tests that also protect your privacy, money and time.

STD Test Side: General STD Clinic Test Procedure

Also known as “Horrible Clinic Visit”.

The test is not so bad, but there are cotton swabs. However, there is one thing I don't like to go to the clinic to test. judge . STD testing is mandatory and regular, but people associate it with low morale standards. There are also the following reasons:

1. Embarrassed.

Standing in front of a doctor or laboratory technician and saying "I need to have an STD test" is not at all comfortable.

2. It is expensive.

7-10 STD test package can cost up to $ 400 . Needless to say, you need to consult your doctor about the results, which is another 80-200 dollars It depends on the doctor.

3. It is troublesome to bring the report back to the lab.

And you have to endure embarrassment again. Life sucks.

It's no wonder that many people postponed the STD test. I feel the same way. There should be another way!

Bad side of STD test: DYI at Home STD test kit

Also known as “collect your own sample” STD test.

Many private services offer this at an affordable price. Also, since I am at home, I am relieved because my privacy is protected. You might wonder what's wrong with that. The result is not very accurate.

The only type of home test that can be applied to STD is urine-based. My doctor said that urinalysis is very accurate with one type of STD, but can be inaccurate with another type of STD. Blood tests can fill gaps that urine tests cannot. This is not what I want. I want to be accurate but private.

So what is the best type of STD test?