If you’re experiencing unusual symptoms or think you may have a sexually transmitted disease (STD), also known as a sexually transmitted infection (STI), getting tested and treated as soon as possible is important.
Untreated STIs can increase the risk of pregnancy complications and damage your reproductive organs, which can affect your future fertility. Mosaic Sexual Health Clinic offers low-cost STI testing and treatment, as well as free pregnancy testing and limited ultrasounds, to help you get the answers you need.
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How STIs Can Affect Pregnancy
Some untreated STIs can affect pregnancy. Depending on the infection, complications may include preterm birth and low birth weight. Infections can also be passed to the baby during pregnancy or childbirth.
Untreated syphilis can pass to the baby during pregnancy and may lead to miscarriage, stillbirth, or premature birth. Many STIs cause few or no symptoms, so you may be unaware that you have an STI until you’re tested.
This is why STI testing is an important part of prenatal care if you are pregnant or think you may be pregnant, since it can help protect both you and your baby’s health.
STIs and Fertility
STIs, including chlamydia and gonorrhea, can cause infertility if left untreated. This is because the infection can spread and lead to a condition called pelvic inflammatory disease (PID).
PID can cause scarring in the fallopian tubes, making it harder for an egg to travel to the uterus and implant, which can affect fertility. PID can also increase the chances of an ectopic pregnancy, which is a non-viable pregnancy requiring immediate medical attention.
Why Early Detection Matters
The only way to know if you have an STI is to get tested, since some infections have no symptoms. Many STIs can be treated with antibiotics or other appropriate medications, and early detection can help reduce the risk of complications.
At Mosaic Sexual Health Clinic, we provide confidential, low-cost STI testing for infections, including gonorrhea, chlamydia, syphilis, HIV, trichomoniasis (trich), and bacterial vaginosis (BV). We also provide testing for men.
We provide or prescribe treatment for gonorrhea, chlamydia, and trichomoniasis. We offer referrals for syphilis and HIV treatment.
Get STI Testing and Treatment at Mosaic Sexual Health Clinic
Whether you are experiencing STI symptoms, suspect you could have an STI, or think you may be pregnant, getting tested is an important step in protecting your health.
We are here for you, whether you need our free pregnancy services or low-cost STI testing. Our door is open.
Contact us to make an appointment.