Sexual health care, without the stigma.
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are common, and most people who have one don’t know it. We offer private, judgment-free testing and treatment, plus straightforward advice on how to protect yourself.
- Testing Private and judgment-free
- Symptoms Often none at all
- STD panel Syphilis, HIV, hepatitis B and C
- Treatment Many STDs are curable
Testing is a normal part of taking care of yourself
Many STDs have no symptoms, so testing is the only way to know for sure. These are the general recommendations. We’ll help you decide what’s right for you.
- Sexually active and under 25 Chlamydia and gonorrhea testing every year.
- A new partner or more than one partner Regular testing, at any age.
- All adults HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C testing at least once.
- Pregnant Syphilis, HIV and hepatitis B and C testing early in every pregnancy.
- Symptoms or a possible exposure Get tested now, even if your last test was recent.
- After treatment Retesting about 3 months after chlamydia, gonorrhea or trichomoniasis.
What to know about the most common infections
The good news: every STD can be treated, and many can be cured. Some can be prevented with a vaccine.
Chlamydia
Curable with antibiotics
- The most commonly reported STD
- Usually has no symptoms
- Untreated, it can lead to pelvic infection and infertility
Gonorrhea
Curable with antibiotics
- Often has no symptoms in women
- Can infect the cervix, throat or rectum
- Untreated, it can cause pelvic infection and infertility
Trichomoniasis
Curable with medicine
- Caused by a tiny parasite
- May cause itching, odor or yellow-green discharge
- Your partner needs treatment too
Syphilis
Curable with antibiotics
- Often starts as a painless sore, then a rash
- Cases have risen sharply in recent years
- Can pass to a baby during pregnancy
HIV
Treatable
- Daily treatment lets people live long, healthy lives
- Undetectable means it can’t be passed through sex
- Medicine (PrEP) can prevent it
Hepatitis B
Preventable with a vaccine
- A virus that affects the liver
- Can become a lifelong infection
- Treatment protects your liver
Hepatitis C
Curable
- A virus that affects the liver
- Often has no symptoms for years
- Cured in most people with 8 to 12 weeks of pills
HPV
Preventable with a vaccine
- The most common STD
- Some types cause genital warts or cervical cancer
- Pap and HPV tests catch changes early
Genital herpes
Treatable
- Causes painful blisters or sores that come and go
- Medicine shortens outbreaks and lowers the chance of spreading it
- Can spread even without sores
Signs to pay attention to
Most people with an STD have no symptoms at all. When symptoms do appear, they can include:
- Unusual discharge A change in color, amount or odor.
- Burning or pain When you urinate or during sex.
- Sores, bumps or blisters On or around the genitals, anus or mouth.
- Itching or irritation In or around the vagina.
- Pelvic or lower belly pain Pain that doesn’t go away, sometimes with fever.
- Unusual bleeding Between periods or after sex.
- A rash Including on the palms of your hands or soles of your feet.
- Flu-like symptoms Fever, swollen glands and tiredness can be early signs of some infections.
Noticed something new? Call us and avoid sex until you’ve been checked. Many of these symptoms can also come from common infections that aren’t STDs, like a yeast infection or bacterial vaginosis.
Quick, simple and private
STD testing usually takes a swab or urine sample and a blood draw. Here is what to expect.
Talk
A private conversation about your health, symptoms and what you’d like to be tested for.
Swab or urine
A quick sample to test for chlamydia, gonorrhea and trichomoniasis, and herpes if you have sores.
Blood draw
Our STD panel tests for syphilis, HIV and hepatitis B and C.
Results and care
We go over your results with you and start treatment right away if you need it.
Our STD panel
One blood draw tests for four infections.
| Test | Checks for | What to know |
|---|---|---|
| RPRWith reflex to titer | Syphilis | Screens for syphilis. If the result is positive, the lab automatically measures the level, which helps guide treatment and follow-up. |
| HIV | HIV | Checks for HIV. Finding it early means treatment can start right away, protecting your health and your partners. |
| Hepatitis B | Hepatitis B | Shows whether you have a current or past hepatitis B infection, or whether you may need the vaccine. |
| Hepatitis C | Hepatitis C | Checks for hepatitis C, which often has no symptoms for years but can be cured with medicine. |
Simple ways to protect yourself.
A few everyday habits go a long way toward keeping you and your partners healthy.
- Use condoms every time
- Get the HPV and hepatitis B vaccines
- Get tested regularly, and with each new partner
- Limit your number of partners
- Skip douching. It can upset your natural balance and raise the risk of infection
- Finish all of your medicine if you’re treated
Condoms, every time
Used correctly from start to finish, condoms greatly lower the risk of most STDs.
- Also Use them for oral and anal sex
- Tip Use water- or silicone-based lubricant with latex condoms
Vaccines
Two vaccines protect against STDs and the cancers they can cause.
- HPV Recommended through age 26, and sometimes up to 45
- Hepatitis B Recommended for all adults who aren’t already protected
Talk and test
Open conversations make sex safer and healthier.
- Before sex Get tested with a new partner and share results
- Fewer partners Being with one tested partner lowers your risk
HIV prevention medicine
If you have a higher chance of HIV, medicine can prevent it.
- PrEP Taken before exposure, as a daily pill or a shot
- PEP Started within 72 hours after a possible exposure. Call us right away
Frequently asked questions
Don’t see your question here? Call us at 770-451-3100 and we’ll be glad to help.
Is my STD testing private?
Yes. Your visit, your test results and your health information are private and protected. We provide respectful, judgment-free care.
Is a Pap test the same as STD testing?
No. A Pap test checks for changes in the cells of your cervix and does not test for most STDs. If you want STD testing, ask for it at your visit.
How soon after sex should I get tested?
It depends on the infection. Some show up on tests within 1 to 2 weeks, while others, like HIV and syphilis, can take several weeks or longer. We’ll help you choose the right time, and may suggest repeating a test.
What happens if I test positive?
We’ll explain your results and start treatment. Many STDs are cured with antibiotics. Avoid sex until you and your partner have both finished treatment, and plan to be retested about 3 months later.
Does my partner need to be treated?
Yes. Recent partners should be tested and treated too, so the infection isn’t passed back to you. We can talk with you about the best way to let them know.
Can I get the same STD more than once?
Yes. Being treated doesn’t make you immune. You can get chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis and other infections again, so keep up with testing and prevention.
Can STDs affect a pregnancy?
Yes. Some STDs can be passed to your baby during pregnancy or birth. That’s why we test for them early in every pregnancy, and treat them right away when needed.
Ready to get tested?
Private, respectful care from people who understand. Call us to schedule. We’re here Monday through Friday, 8am to 4pm.
We accept most health insurance plans in Georgia
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