STI Testing

About one in five people in the United States has a sexually transmitted infection (STI), which can lead to infertility and other complications when left untreated. At Hush Care, an online sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing company serving the entire state of Texas, the medical experts provide STI screening and discreet treatments. Schedule an STI test today by filling out the confidential online Hush Care intake form.

What is STI testing?

STI testing consists of lab tests, often including bloodwork, urinalysis, or swabs, that screen for signs of an infection. These tests determine if you have an STI, which one you have, and the most appropriate treatment. Hush Care provides confidential lab testing and treatment (prescription medication) with discreet shipping choices.

Which conditions does STI testing screen for?

Some of the infections that STI testing at Hush Care screens for include:

Chlamydia

Chlamydia is a common STI that usually doesn’t cause symptoms. But chlamydia and many other STIs can lead to infertility and other complications when not treated.

Gonorrhea 

Gonorrhea is an STI caused by Neisseria gonorrhoeae bacteria, and it often causes no symptoms. However, gonorrhea can lead to infertility and other health problems when left untreated. 

Herpes

Herpes is an STI caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Its primary symptom is fluid-filled blisters near the site of the infection, often in the genital region or the mouth. While not curable, medication can manage herpes, reducing outbreaks (sores) and the risk of spreading the virus to others.

Syphilis

Syphilis is an STI marked by a sore or sores in the genital area. It can damage major organs and cause other severe medical problems when not treated.

Trichomoniasis

Trichomoniasis is a common but curable STI caused by the Trichomonas vaginalis parasite. It commonly causes no symptoms but is simple to treat.

What are the risk factors for STIs?

It’s helpful to understand the STI risk factors because not all STIs cause symptoms (though they can still spread from person to person). Risks include:

• Having multiple sex partners
• Not using a condom or a dental dam during sex
• Having unprotected anal, vaginal, or oral sex
• History of STIs
• Having a partner with a history of STIs
• Having a new sexual partner

Some STIs spread via genital touching without intercourse. Routine STI screenings help detect the presence of infections before they cause medical complications.

What can I expect during STI testing?

The first step in completing STI testing at Hush Care is to fill out the confidential online intake form. Then, you’ll complete lab tests (bloodwork, urinalysis, or swabs) that screen for common STIs. 

A Hush Care provider reviews your lab results, and, when necessary, provides discreet medication prescriptions that cure your infection or help you better manage an uncurable STI. The process is simple and fast.

Fill out the confidential online intake form today at Hush Care to complete STI testing.