If you are sexually active, especially if you have had multiple partners, it is strongly recommended that you get tested.
Many STDs don’t cause any symptoms; the only way to know for sure if you have an STD/STI is to get tested so you can be treated promptly.
More than 1 million sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are acquired every day worldwide, the majority of which are asymptomatic
If you think you may have been exposed to an STI or STD, even if you’re not sure, it’s important to get tested.
Life’s Choices offers free testing at both our Kutztown and Hamburg locations.
Walk-ins are welcome; appointments are recommended. Testing is offered at both our Kutztown, Pennsylvania and Hamburg, Pennsylvania offices during regular office hours.
To make an appointment call or text our offices or click “Make an Appointment” below:
Common side effects include: burning while urinating, genital discharge, strong genital odor, & painful intercourse.
> The Center for Disease Control estimates that 19 million new sexually transmitted infections or diseases occur each year.
>> Almost half among those 15 to 24 years old.
>> One in four college students will contract an STD during their time in school.
>> Untreated, STDs cause 24,000 women to become infertile each year.
>> Many people who have an STD experience no noticeable symptoms.
Are you at risk? Take an online STD Risk Assessment.
If you think you may have been exposed to an STD or have never been tested, we encourage you to make an appointment today.
According to the CDC, by the age of 25, one in every two Americans will have contracted a STI/STD. The most recent data shows 2.5 million reported cases of chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis alone in 2021. With cases so high in number, you may be wondering if you may be at risk for contracting an STI/STD. The answer is simple:
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No one wants to find themselves with an STD and certainly not when they are pregnant. Being pregnant does not provide extra protection against STDs for you or your baby, so taking the usual precautions if you are sexually active to prevent one is necessary. An untreated STD can have serious effects on you and your baby, so it is