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Sexually Transmitted Diseases

The Madison County Health Department is currently providing screenings for HIV, Hepatitis C, Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HPV (Genital Warts), Trichomoniasis in women and diagnosis of Herpes Simplex virus if active lesions are present.

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

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

Symptoms of STDs

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

Information from the CDC on specific diseases

Prevention of STD's

It is important to protect yourself from STD 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 health department clinics. 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 STDs 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.

Testing

STD testing is available at both Berea and Richmond Clinic locations. 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.

We are now offering Clearview Rapid HIV testing. To administer the test, we will perform a finger stick procedure and take a drop of blood to perform the test while you wait. The results are available within 15-20 minutes after the test. 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 Clearview Rapid HIV test.

Pricing:

STD testing services are provided at a nominal fee and are not based on income. You will not be denied services if you are unable to pay. A variety of services can be billed to Medicaid, private insurance or you may self-pay. We accept cash, check or Mastercard/Visa as methods for self-pay.

For a limited time, the health department has FREE HPV vaccines for both men and women ages 19-26.

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 STD. 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 STD's can be treated with medication provided by our clinic. Referrals to other healthcare resources will be made for cases requiring further evaluation.

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