Sexually Transmitted Diseases

Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) or Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) are a group of diseases primarily transmitted through sexual contact and can cause serious illnesses. Some individuals are carriers and transmitters of the microorganisms that cause them. Prevention is very important, detecting CARRIERS with high-sensitivity techniques to prevent their spread.

• Detected in blood: HIV (Combo or PCR), Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, and Syphilis.
• Detected in urine: Neisseria gonorrhoeae (Gonorrhea), Chlamydia trachomatis, Trichomonas vaginalis, Mycoplasma genitalium, Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma parvum, and Ureaplasma urealyticum

At Teletest, we offer studies for the detection of these through Self-Collection Kits.

How do I purchase the kit?

You can purchase it through the website, here.

How is it managed?

• Delivery: You can receive it at your home within 24-48 hours after the purchase.
• Return of the KIT to the laboratory: Requesting a collection with the courier company, as indicated in the instructions.

How do I interpret the result?

• NEGATIVE: The analyzed microorganism is not detected.
• POSITIVE: The presence of the analyzed microorganism is detected. It indicates whether it is scarce or abundant.

Is the test confidential?

Confidentiality is assured in any of our tests. You may not specify your name on the request.

Are there any prior considerations that prevent me from taking the test?

There are no limitations to performing the test. Neither menstruation, nor taking medications, nor the presence of other infections interfere with the test result.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Is an STD the same as an STI?

STDs are Sexually Transmitted Diseases, and STIs are the Infections that cause Sexually Transmitted Diseases.

What are STDs (Sexually Transmitted Diseases)?

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are a group of diseases that are spread through sexual contact and can cause health problems.

What are the most well-known STDs?

Although there are different Sexually Transmitted Diseases, the best known are: Chlamydia, Ureaplasma, Gonorrhea, HIV, Syphilis, Trichomoniasis, and Human Papillomavirus (HPV).

How are they transmitted/spread?

STDs are transmitted during unprotected vaginal, anal, or oral sex. It occurs through contact between biological fluids (semen, blood, saliva…).

How do I know if I have an STD?

People with risky sexual relations are the most exposed to contracting this type of disease, although anyone with an active sex life or who has had one previously may currently suffer from an infection by one of these microorganisms. We recommend doing any of our STD studies.

What are the most frequent symptoms of STDs?

• Ulcers on the genitals, in the rectal area, or in the oral area.
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Pelvic pain
• Fever
• Pain or burning when urinating
• Unusual vaginal bleeding
• Unusual vaginal discharge (Urethral discharge in males)
• Inflammation or pain of local lymph nodes

If I have anal sex, can I contract STDs?

Yes, there are Sexually Transmitted Diseases that can be transmitted through this practice without protection. (Gonococcus, Chlamydia, HPV…)

Can STDs be contracted if there is no penetration?

Yes, only through direct contact with secretions.

What are the complications of STDs?

Treatments with both antibiotics and antivirals have completely changed the complications derived from this type of disease, some of them very serious. Therefore, its early diagnosis is of great importance.

How can I analyze STDs not included in this group of tests?

A KIT has been designed so that the largest number of infections can be analyzed by taking the samples at home. For the rest, a blood sample should be taken directly from a vein in the laboratory (*consult the extension of these studies).

For more information, you can contact us at 932123345 or 912909973, or by email at laboratory@teletest.es.