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Sexually Transmitted Infections

To protect, promote and improve the health of our community

Madison County Health Department is currently providing screenings and treatment for Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs

STI testing is available at the Richmond Clinic location. Please call for an appointment or you may walk in to schedule or be seen the same day if appointments are available. Our hours are Monday 8AM-6PM, Tuesday-Thursday 8AM-4:30PM and Friday 8AM-12PM.

Symptoms of STIs

• Sores, rashes, bumps, blisters, or swelling near the sex organs, mouth, or rectum
• Burning or pain with urination; frequent need to urinate
• Itching in genital area
• Discharge from penis or vagina
• Flu-like feelings
• Some people with STIs do not have symptoms

Information from the CDC on Sexually Transmitted Infections

What's Next?

If your test is positive, you should notify your partner(s) to be tested and treated if you are diagnosed with an STI. It is important to abstain from sex until your partner has been treated and for you to follow all instructions given at your appointment for treatment. Most STIs can be treated with medication provided by our clinic. Referrals to other healthcare resources will be made for cases requiring further evaluation.

Rates of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in Madison County have increased in the last 5 years.

• Anyone having sex is at risk for getting an STI.
• Most women and some men with a STI have few or no symptoms.
• Symptoms might disappear without treatment, but the STI usually remains in the body without treatment.
• The only way to find out if you have an STI is to be tested.
• Untreated STIs can cause serious problems for men and women, including infertility.

Prevention of STIs

It is important to protect yourself from STI infections. The most effective way is not having vaginal, oral or anal sex.

FREE condoms are available to the public during business hours at the Richmond and Berea clinic locations. They are located by the front desk upon entering the clinic.

Know Your Condom Do's and Don'ts

DO

• Read all the info on the package
• Check the expiration date
• Use only condoms made of latex or polyurethane (plastic)
• Use a pre-lubricated condom to help prevent tearing
• Use the right size condom
  

DON’T

• Do not use two condoms at once
• Do not keep condoms in a place that can get very hot, like a car
• Do not reuse condoms
• Do not use condoms made of animal skin, also called “natural” condoms. These prevent pregnancy, but not STIs and HIV.

Preventing HIV/AIDS

• HIV can be spread through:
  • Vaginal, anal, or oral sex with someone who has HIV
  • Sharing needles to inject any substance
  • A mother with HIV can pass it on to her child
  • Any contact with blood infected with HIV
• Condoms CAN prevent HIV infection.
• Many people with HIV have no symptoms. The only way to find out if you have HIV is to get tested.
• Talk to a trusted adult or doctor before choosing to become sexually active or if you have questions about safe sex.

We are now offering Rapid HIV Testing. This type of testing is fast and accurate; however additional tests may be necessary to confirm a questionable result. For more details, please ask one of our clinic nurses for more information about the Rapid HIV test.

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