Sexual Health
Risk of Sexually transmitted Infection
You control how exposed you are.
Each time you choose another partner, your chance of contracting a sexually transmitted disease goes up dramatically. The biggest factor of possible STD exposures are the number of partners, as seen by the numbers below:
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Public Health Organizations
Please see websites for most updated information for each clinic
City of Detroit Residents
Institute for Population Health Clinic
• 9045 Woodward Ave, Detroit, MI 48202
• (313) 309-9350
• Call for all services and appointments.
• www.ipophealth.org/sexually-transmitted-disease-std/
PH’s Primary Care clinic provides STD education, testing and treatment. Tests offered by the clinic includes those which detect syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, bacterial vaginosis, and HIV
Wayne County (excluding Detroit residents)
Wayne County Health Center
• 33030 Van Born Rd. Romulus, MI 48184
• (313) 309-9350
• Call for all services and appointments.
• www.waynecounty.com/departments/hhvs/wellness/clinic.aspx
The clinic offers STD testing to people age 13 and older. Parental consent is not necessary for minors. Testing is offered for gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, and HIV. There is a $10 administration fee, however, no one will be turned away due to inability to pay. Testing is by appointment only. Same-day appointments may be available.
Oakland County
North Oakland Health Center
• 1200 N Telegraph Rd, Pontiac, MI 48341
• (248) 858-1280
• Call for all services and appointments.
South Oakland Health Center
• 27725 Greenfield Rd. Southfield, MI 48076
• (313) 424-7000
• Call for all services and appointments.
www.oakgov.com/health/services/disease-prevention/Pages/clinicservices.aspx
Clinic services and testing available for gonorrhea, chlamydia, NGU, syphilis, trichomoniasis, and HIV. There is a $7.00 Vaccine Administration Fee per vaccine. For all other services, there is a $5 clinic visit fee per visit, per client. Payment method is cash and credit card. All fees are non-refundable. An additional fee is charged for credit card payments.
What you should know
How Sexual Activity Can Impact Your Health
By understanding the facts, you can be confident about your choices.
There are nearly 20 million new STD/STIs every year in the United States
Half of all new sexually transmitted infections occur among young people aged 15-24
STD/STIs primarily affect young people, but health consequences can last a lifetime
Source: STD Trends in the United States, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
STDs / STIs & Their Symptoms
Bacterial Vaginosis
Some women with BV don’t know they have it because they have no symptoms. Having BV can increase your chance of getting an STD. For information on symptoms and treatment, visit the CDC site:
Chlamydia
Most people who have chlamydia don’t know it since the disease often has no symptoms. It is the most commonly reported STD in the United States. For information on symptoms and treatment, visit the CDC site:
Genital Herpes
Genital herpes is a common STD, and most people with genital herpes infection do not know they have it. For information on symptoms and treatment, visit the CDC site:
Gonorrhea
Anyone who is sexually active can get gonorrhea. For information on symptoms and treatment, visit the CDC site:
Hepatitis B
Not all people newly infected with HBV have symptoms, but for those that do, symptoms can include fatigue, poor appetite, stomach pain, nausea, and jaundice. For information on symptoms and treatment, visit the CDC site:
HIV / AIDS
If you have an STD, you are more likely to get HIV or transmit it to others. For information on symptoms and treatment, visit the CDC site:
HPV (Human Papilloma Virus)
Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is the most common sexually transmitted infection in the United States. Some health effects caused by HPV can be prevented by the HPV vaccines. For information on symptoms and treatment, visit the CDC site:
PID (Pelvic Inflammatory Disease)
PID can cause infertility. If diagnosed and treated early, the complications of PID can be prevented. For information on symptoms and treatment, visit the CDC site:
Syphilis
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease (STD) that can have very serious complications when left untreated, but it is simple to cure with the right treatment. For information on symptoms and treatment, visit the CDC site:
How you can prevent Sexually Transmitted Diseases/Infection
The choice is always yours. The only sure way to avoid pregnancy or infection with an STD/STI is to practice sexual abstinence while single.
This information is intended for general educational purposes only and should not be relied upon as a substitute for professional medical advice.
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