Frequently Asked Questions

Diseases that may be passed on through sexual contact. These diseases can include:

• Bacterial Vaginosis (BV)
• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhea
• Hepatitis
• Herpes
• HIV/AIDS
• Human Papilloma Virus (HPV/Genital Warts)
• Pubic Lice
• Scabies
• Syphilis
• Trichomoniasis

View fact sheets and additional information on these diseases.

• Bacterial Vaginosis (females)
• Candidiasis/yeast (females)
• Chlamydia
• Gonorrhea
• HIV
• Syphilis
• Trichomoniasis (females)

• Genital warts
• Herpes
• Molluscum contagiosum
• Pubic lice
• Scabies

Syphilis and HIV are blood tests that are collected from all new clients. Females may need a pelvic exam conducted by the Doctor. Gonorrhea and Chlamydia testing will be done by urine sample.

• HIV is a rapid test. You will get your results before you leave the clinic.
• All other test results will be available in 2 weeks. You will be given a phone number to call to get those results.

You are treated on the day of your visit for any sexually transmitted infections (STIs) that the practitioner diagnoses. If a test comes back positive and you were not treated at your visit you will need to come back into the clinic to receive treatment.

• Hepatitis A and B - Twinrix
• Human Papilloma Virus (HPV) - Gardasil

No, pregnancy tests are only performed at our clinics if certain medications are needed for treatment.

Yes, we offer a screening test for Hepatitis C in high-risk individuals. This test requires a drop of blood from your finger. Further testing with your healthcare provider will be required for anyone who tests positive with this screening test.

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention