STI Testing for Women

  • Gonorrhea and chlamydia often show no signs or symptoms at first. Therefore, you may have an STI without knowing it.

  • You are at risk for an STI if you have had a sexual partner who has been sexually active with someone other than you, and the risk increases with every sexual partner you have.

    You are also at risk of an STI with vaginal, anal, and oral sex.

  • Left untreated, both gonorrhea and chlamydia can lead to permanent damage of women’s reproductive systems.

    STI testing makes it possible to start treatment right away if you have a positive result. Treatment is important so you do not spread the STI to your sexual partner.

    The longer you wait to be tested, the greater the risk for lasting and more damaging complications. Therefore, if you have been or are in any sexual relationship that could put you at risk for contracting an STI, for your own health and your partner’s health, it is best to be tested regularly.

Any person who is having sex runs the risk of contracting a sexually transmitted infection (STI).

Despite what you might have heard from friends or movies, the use of a condom does not completely prevent the spread of all STIs. Fortunately, many STIs are curable and can be treated with relative ease when you receive medical attention early. If you are not aware that you have an STI and leave it untreated, it can cause serious damage to your body.

At PWC, we test women for gonorrhea and chlamydia only, two STI’s sexually active women commonly have with no symptoms.

Every STI (Sexually Transmitted Illness) test is at no cost and completely confidential. If the results are positive, treatment is provided for you.

If you are sexually active and are concerned about STIs, make an appointment today.

Check availability for walk-in or appointments by calling or texting. 360-330-2229.