This is one of the scariest words you can have told to you. Mainly because you may not know what it means and what happens next. It is a virus that damages your body’s immun system, meaning it makes it harder for your body to fight off infections. Unforunately this disease also makes you more susceptible to different types of cancer and other infections such as pnuemonia and meningitis.AIDS is the name given when you are in the later stages of the disease.

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In early stages of the infection, the symptoms may include, fever, headache,swollen lymph glands, and a rash.In the beginning you may not have symptoms but you will still be able to pass the disease on to others. In the later stages of the disease, the first signs are swollen lymph nodes,diarrhea,weight loss,fever and a couch. By the time that AIDS has set in the signs and symptoms may be the following. Soaking night sweats, shaking chills or a fever higher than 100,dry couch, shortness of breath,chronic diarrhea,persistent white spots or unusual lesions on your tongue or in your mouth,headahces, blurred or distorted vision, and weight loss.
This disease is passed a number of different ways and here are just a few of them. Having unprotected sex with an infectious person, through blood transfusion of an infected donor.Through needle sharing, meaning drug needles used by someone who is a carrier of the disease. Just to let you know you cant get the disease by kissing or hugging,dancing or shaking hands. It has to be passed through blood or sexual secretions.
The complications of this disease are that you are more vulnerable to pneumonia, tuberculosis, salmonellosis, hepatitis,herpes and HPV.Also you become more vulnerable to different types of cancer.
Testing for HIV is done using blood or oral mucous, but it isnt accurate sometimes becaus ethe disease takes about 12 weeks for the antibodies to develop and in rare cases it could take up to 6 months.
As of now there is not cure for HIV/AIDS, but there are drugs that suppress the symptoms and reduce the amount of the virus in your blood to very low levels or to the fact of being undetectable. Now that doesnt mean that its gone.Testing will be done at the beginning of treatment and every 3-6 months to see if the meds are lowering the levels of the virus in the blood.
Now when being treated remember to follow your doctor’s guidelines. Get vaccinations for pneumonia and the flu, dont smoke or do any illicit drugs and try your best to eat a healthy diet. Find ways to relax,get plenty of rest.
When receiving this news go out and learn all that you can about the disease to better prepare yourself for the changes.Maintain a strong support system, do what you can to come to terms with the illness. If you have to seek out counseling, there are a vast number of support systems out there to help you through this.

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Here is another testimonial. 

My name is Dallas,   and  this  is my story of how I contracted and STD. One night about 8 yrs ago, I had been out having a few drinks. Well I had met this enticing young woman, we hit it off and things were going rather well. We went back to my place and one thing led to another, we wound up sleeping together that night and several nights after. It was after the fourth or fifth time that I began to notice that it burned when I urinated and underneath the tip of my penis had become enlarged. When I tried to contact the woman, she was no where to be found. Myself being a little stubborn and stupid, thought that it would go away on its own. Now by this time it a couple of weeks had passes and the pain had only gotten worse. 

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It was so bad that I deliberately stopped eating and drinking just so I wouldn’t have to go to the restroom, trust me when I tell you this didn’t help. So after a couple of weeks of pain and burning I broke down and went the  to the doctor.  Now  the next part was the most embarrassing, I had to pull my penis out and show it to the ER doctor, so she could see what was wrong. Then they took a cue tip and swabbed the inside of the penis head to get a specimen. After waiting for a while she came back and said that it was Chlamydia. She asked if I had been having unprotected sex and I told her yes.  I asked should there have been a warning sign during intercourse where I should have known something was wrong? She said that every case is different, well then I began to think back and did remember that during one night it was painful during intercourse. She said that that could have been the night that I contracted the STD. I was horrified, here I was at the age of 23 with my first and hopefully last STD. She said that with medication the symptoms would go away and that I would be fine. From that point on I use a condom every  time that I have intercourse, this was a slap in the face tome because I thought that I was invincible. But, at that age I guess that we all think that. This was the wake up call that I never wanted to get. Yes, it was scary but I have made it a priority in my life now to use a condom every time that I have sex with someone.

Now I know that some of you may be tempted to blame the female in this spot, and at first I did as well. Should she have told me yes, but it was my responsibility to use and carry a condom with me. I look back and at times I do regret it but then I think that it could have been much worse than what it turned out to be and for that I am very thankful for this to have happened when it did.  Let this be a lesson that hopefully you wont have to go through, men always carry a condom. Women don’t take a mans word that he doesn’t have anything, always request that he uses a condom or nothing happens. If you happen to be someone who has an STD, take precautions but please be upfront with anyone that you think you could get sexually involved with. Yes some people are going to walk away from you but there will be those ones who will be okay with it and use the proper protection for themselves and for you as well. Thanks for listening to my story. Hopefully, it will entice you to protect yourself from this sad and embarrassing situation.

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Many people who get genital HPV, it will clear on it’s own with no treatment and with no symptoms. Most of the time, no health problems occur. The longer the virus is in the body, the higher the risk of experiencing health problems, including cervical, anal or throat cancer. The HPV virus lives in mucous membranes in the vagina, anus and throat.

Much of the information about HPV centers on women, since having the virus increases the risk of getting cervical cancer. HPV in men can cause health problems, too. Men have an increased risk of getting genital cancers, although these cancers are not common. HPV can also cause genital warts in men, just as in women.

Changing sexual practices have led to a dramatic rise in throat cancer in the United States. Increasing rates of HPV infections, spread through oral sex, is largely driving the rapid rise in oropharyngeal cancers, which include tumors of the throat, tonsils, and base of the tongue.

The appearance of warts is one way HPV infection is diagnosed. A doctor simply does a visual inspection. In women, an HPV test can be done by a doctor with a swab of cells from the cervix, just like a Pap Smear Test. There is no routine test for men to check for high-risk HPV strains that can cause cancer. However, some doctors are recommending anal Pap tests for gay and bisexual men.

There is no treatment for HPV infections when no symptoms are present. Instead, doctors treat the health problems that are caused by Human Papillomavirus.

Abstinence is the only sure way to prevent HPV transmission. The risk of transmission is lowered when a person has sex with only one person who is not infected and who is also monogamous. Condoms can provide some protection against HPV transmission. Unfortunately, they aren’t 100% effective, since HPV is transmitted primarily by skin to skin contact. The virus can still infect the skin uncovered by the condom. If a partner has HPV, it does not necessarily mean they have had sex with someone else recently. The virus can lay dormant in the body for years without causing noticeable symptoms.

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STD Testing During Pregnancy

Having an STD during pregnancy can be extremely dangerous to both the mother and the unborn child, and sometimes even fatal to the child. STD’s can passed on by sexual contact involving the mouth, anus or vagina. Testing for STD’s is a standard process during the first office visit with an OB/GYN after finding out a woman is expecting. It is crucial that if an STD is diagnosed that it is treated along with any sexual partners. If your partner is not treated, reinfection will occur. Make sure and use protection for a week after both partners have been treated to give the infection time to clear up.

If a woman is diagnosed with Chlamydia and/or Gonorrhea during pregnancy, she might not experience any symptoms at all. Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed STD. People infected with Chlamydia often are also infected with Gonorrhea. If there are slight symptoms seen with Chlamydia, often they appear as a slight discharge or lower abdominal pain. If Chlamydia is left untreated, it can cause preterm labor or postpartum endometriosis (inflammation of the uterus). If Chlamydia is passed on the child during delivery it may cause pneumonia or conjunctivitis, which can lead to blindness. The symptoms of Gonorrhea might be discharge, itching or burning with urination. If Gonorrhea is passed on the baby, it too can cause eye problems that can lead to blindness. Gonorrhea and Chlamydia both carry an increased risk of miscarriage. Both STD’s can be treated with antibiotics.

Genital Herpes can be very dangerous. Herpes can be passed on to the baby during a vaginal delivery and can cause damage to the eyes and the central nervous system. In some cases it can even cause death to the child. If the woman contracts Herpes for the first time during pregnancy near the time of delivery, it may cause premature labor or restict intrauterine growth. In this case there is a 1 in 2 chance that it will be passed on to the baby. This risk can be reduced by cesarean delivery.

Condyloma, better known as Genital Warts, is caused by HPV, and there might not be any symptoms for months or even years. Babies that contract the virus can develop warts on the larynx (voice box), usually by the time they reach five years old. Performing a c-section is only done if the warts are so large that they interfere with a vaginal delivery. Treatment for the mother will be postponed until after the child is born.

Syphilis can cause miscarriage or stillbirth and if it is transmitted to the fetus, it can cause skin lesions or problems with the spleen, liver, bones or central nervous system. There are antibiotics that can be given during pregnancy to lower the risk of transmitting the infection to the fetus and stop the progression in the mother.

Hepatits B has many different symptoms that can occur, some of which are fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, grey stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). The body will either fight the virus and build up anitbodies or if the body can not build up antibodies to it, the person becomes a chronic carrier. A chronic carrier can infect their child through the placenta. Women with Hepatitis B are more likely to have a premature delivery. An injection will be given to the newborn baby to immunize them from becoming infected.

HIV is increasing in women worldwide. Women account for 50% of the 40 million adults living with HIV/AIDS. A woman that has been exposed to HIV may not have symptoms for years and can still infect others, including her child. HIV can be passed on to an unborn child while still in the uterus, during delivery and after delivery through breastfeeding. Over 90% of children with AIDS contracted HIV from their mother. A c-section will decrease the risk of infecting the child. A child born with HIV, might not have symptoms for years. HIV may develop into AIDS, and the only way to know if you have HIV is an HIV test. If a woman is HIV positive and does not take any medications during pregnancy to prevent transmission to the baby, there is a 25% chance of passing the virus on the unborn child. If medications are taken, the risk is then lowered to less than 2%.

All pregnant women need to be tested. If there has been an exposure, start on anti-viral medication as soon as possible. If you are given medication to treat any STD, make sure you take the full prescription, even if symptoms have gone away. The only sure form of protection is abstinence. If there is any sexual activity, practice safe sex. Always use a condom with spermicide. Make sure if you use a lubricant that it is water based. It is better to limit the number of sexual partners, the more partner, the higher the risk of contracting an STD. Everyone should practice monogamy, meaning having sex with only one person. That person must also have sex with only you to reduce the risk. If someone is sexually active, they should get STD testing regularly.

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Dallas is part of a politically red state and many are conservative.  It goes against their grain to be on any government list.  The law says lab testing companies must report all positive HIV and STD tests; however, Texas law does not require a name to be given.  This is how anonymous HIV & STD testing in Dallas is possible.

There are additional laws in place when it comes to anonymous HIV tests.  In addition to requiring each HIV positive incident to be reported, they also ask for mandatory face-to-face presentation of HIV test results.  Not everyone realizes this and they freak out when they are told they must come in to get their results. 

Have you ever wondered “what is the difference between confidential STD testing and anonymous STD testing?”  First off, you medical records are required to be confidential.  If a company advertises confidential STD testing they are stating the obvious.  Anonymous HIV & STD testing is very different.  I have never heard of a Doctor’s office performing anonymous testing considering they work so close with the insurance companies who need your personal information.  In fact, it is not possible to get an anonymous STD test using your insurance so expect to pay cash.

How much should you pay for an STD test?  I suggest you pick the closest Any Lab Test Now® to you.  They are located throughout the DFW metroplex.  I have placed links to their pricing and locations in the top right corner of this blog.  Depending on which STD you want to test for it will cost you between $49 and $89.  A full comprehensive STD panel runs $229.  The results will be back in 1-2 business days.

I was told on my last round of yearly tests that the name “Mickey Mouse” or simply “Anonymous” has been often given when ordering tests.  They claim they can get you in-and-out within 15 minutes from the moment you walk in the door and I have yet to prove them otherwise.  They are a niche lab that specializes in customer service, lower prices, and speed of results.  I am told give lower prices by not dealing with insurance companies.  Their thyroid test is only $79 verses $279 at Quest.  There are no hidden fees or charges such as an “office visit” fee. 

There can be many legitimate reasons you would want anonymous HIV & STD testing in Dallas.  Getting tested for sexually transmitted diseases may seem very embarrassing but it doesn’t have to.  Truly anonymous HIV testing is available and if you are concerned you can get tested today and find out tomorrow.

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Not testing for STDs during pregnancy can be extremely dangerous to both the mother and the unborn child, and sometimes even fatal to the child. STD’s can passed on by sexual contact involving the mouth, anus or vagina. Testing for STD’s is a standard process during the first office visit with an OB/GYN after finding out a woman is expecting. It is crucial that if an STD is diagnosed that it is treated along with any sexual partners. If your partner is not treated, reinfection will occur. Make sure and use protection for a week after both partners have been treated to give the infection time to clear up.

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If a woman is diagnosed with Chlamydia and/or Gonorrhea during pregnancy, she might not experience any symptoms at all. Chlamydia is the most commonly diagnosed STD. People infected with Chlamydia often are also infected with Gonorrhea. If there are slight symptoms seen with Chlamydia, often they appear as a slight discharge or lower abdominal pain. If Chlamydia is left untreated, it can cause preterm labor or postpartum endometriosis (inflammation of the uterus). If Chlamydia is passed on the child during delivery it may cause pneumonia or conjunctivitis, which can lead to blindness. The symptoms of Gonorrhea might be discharge, itching or burning with urination. If Gonorrhea is passed on the baby, it too can cause eye problems that can lead to blindness. Gonorrhea and Chlamydia both carry an increased risk of miscarriage. Both STD’s can be treated with antibiotics.

Genital Herpes can be very dangerous. Herpes can be passed on to the baby during a vaginal delivery and can cause damage to the eyes and the central nervous system. In some cases it can even cause death to the child. If the woman contracts Herpes for the first time during pregnancy near the time of delivery, it may cause premature labor or restict intrauterine growth. In this case there is a 1 in 2 chance that it will be passed on to the baby. This risk can be reduced by cesarean delivery.

Condyloma, better known as Genital Warts, is caused by HPV, and there might not be any symptoms for months or even years. Babies that contract the virus can develop warts on the larynx (voice box), usually by the time they reach five years old. Performing a c-section is only done if the warts are so large that they interfere with a vaginal delivery. Treatment for the mother will be postponed until after the child is born.

Syphilis can cause miscarriage or stillbirth and if it is transmitted to the fetus, it can cause skin lesions or problems with the spleen, liver, bones or central nervous system. There are antibiotics that can be given during pregnancy to lower the risk of transmitting the infection to the fetus and stop the progression in the mother.

Hepatits B has many different symptoms that can occur, some of which are fatigue, nausea, vomiting, dark urine, grey stools, or jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes). The body will either fight the virus and build up anitbodies or if the body can not build up antibodies to it, the person becomes a chronic carrier. A chronic carrier can infect their child through the placenta. Women with Hepatitis B are more likely to have a premature delivery. An injection will be given to the newborn baby to immunize them from becoming infected.

HIV is increasing in women worldwide. Women account for 50% of the 40 million adults living with HIV/AIDS. A woman that has been exposed to HIV may not have symptoms for years and can still infect others, including her child. HIV can be passed on to an unborn child while still in the uterus, during delivery and after delivery through breastfeeding. Over 90% of children with AIDS contracted HIV from their mother. A c-section will decrease the risk of infecting the child. A child born with HIV, might not have symptoms for years. HIV may develop into AIDS, and the only way to know if you have HIV is an HIV test. If a woman is HIV positive and does not take any medications during pregnancy to prevent transmission to the baby, there is a 25% chance of passing the virus on the unborn child. If medications are taken, the risk is then lowered to less than 2%. All pregnant women need to be tested. If there has been an exposure, start on anti-viral medication as soon as possible.

If you are given medication to treat any STD, make sure you take the full prescription, even if symptoms have gone away. The only sure form of protection is abstinence. If there is any sexual activity, practice safe sex. Always use a condom with spermicide. Make sure if you use a lubricant that it is water based. It is better to limit the number of sexual partners, the more partner, the higher the risk of contracting an STD. Everyone should practice monogamy, meaning having sex with only one person. That person must also have sex with only you to reduce the risk. If someone is sexually active, they should get STD testing regularly.

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Herpes is a sexually transmitted disease that comes in two versions.  Herpes simplex I (HSV I) is often called a cold sore and occurs on the mouth.  A very high percentage of people living on the earth have herpes simplex I.  Most commonly, herpes simplex I is spread by kissing.  A few weeks after infection cold sores appear.  However, not everyone gets symptoms.  Personally, I took a comprehensive HIV & STD testing in Plano from Any Lab Test Now and found out that I carry the herpes simplex I virus.  However, I have never had a cold sore.  Although a cold sore does not have to be present for someone to be contagious, the virus does have to be active in their DNA.  The problem is that no one knows when the virus is active if they do not have symptoms. 

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 Herpes simplex II (HSV II) is also known as genital herpes.  There are also a very high percentage of people living in Dallas with herpes.  I believe the figure is between 66%-75% of sexually active individuals.  Herpes II can cause symptoms on the mouth as well as the genitals.  Small blisters appear approximately two weeks after infection.  Once again, not all people infected with HSV II have symptoms.  An STD test is the only way to truly know.  It was believed up until a few years ago that herpes was only contagious when signs and symptoms are present.  Research has proven this theory wrong.  Similar to HSV I, it is also possible to be a carrier and to never have a herpes outbreak. 

The only way to truly know if you have herpes is to take a STD Test.  Dallas has many options where you can get tested.  I suggest Any Lab Test North Dallas if you live in that area.  The herpes I & II test costs only $49 ($39 with their website coupon) and you can be in-and-out in 15 minutes.  The best part is that they do not ask for identification.  I even used the name “Mickey Mouse”.  You get the results in 24-48hrs. 

Although there is currently no cure for herpes you do have many options.  There are medications that will eliminate the symptoms and prevent outbreak.  I believe there is soon to be released a once a day pill that will prevent outbreak as well as make the virus inactive.  Making the virus inactive will prevent others from becoming infected.

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