We offer STD testings in our convenient manhattan locations. Sexually transmitted diseases are very common and while some diseases have symptoms to alert the person of a possible infection, sometimes people are asymptomatic and are unaware of their potential to transmit these infections. Speaking to our NYC testing doctors and getting tested can help prevent or diagnose these diseases and prevent their transmission.
We offer testing for
Chlamydia
Gonorrhea
Syphilis
Herpes virus
Hepatitis B and C
HIV
HPV (anal pap smear)
It is important to be aware of symptoms to watch out for when they exist.
Symptoms of STDs in Women may include pain or burning during urination, abnormal vaginal discharge, bloody vaginal discharge, pain in the abdomen, spotting, itching, blisters, fever, swollen glands, open sores, and warts. Some STDs, like chlamydia, and gonorrhea may cause no symptoms or be symptomatic. If your sexual partner has been diagnosed with an STD, testing yourself is vital to prevent complications such as infertility and certain types of cancer.
Symptoms of STDs in Men in men may include discharge from the urethra, pain during urination, inflammation of the testicles or prostate, fever, or sores. Untreated STDs put you at risk for organ failure, infertility, and and other conditions. If you have an STD, your sexual partners are at risk of transmission, so the only way to protect them is to refrain from sexual activity until diagnosis and treatment are completed.
For more information about Manhattan Gastroenterology practice or to schedule an appointment, please contact our Union Square office at (212) 378-9983 or our Manhattan’s Upper East Side office at (212) 427-8761.