Gonorrhea testing NYC

When one wants the best results possible they engage in testing. No matter for what, testing makes sense if you want to do your best. In NYC you can engage in testing for just about anything in the world—even STDs. With NYC being the STD capital of the United States, it would seem to make good sense to begin. There’s HIV testing, herpes testing, you name it. For today, we’ll stick with gonorrhea testing NYC…and elaborate a bit.

Gonorrhea, along with syphilis, has long been a blight on America. These days, some would have you believe it is a thing of the past. Perhaps something that only World War II soldiers got when on shore leave. Or maybe something you got in old NYC (during the years that Times Square was a seedy sex cesspool). This cannot be further from the truth. Gonorrhea is alive and well in America, and still causing death, blindness and more commonly, infertility in many men and women.

What exactly is gonorrhea anyway? Gonorrhea is a sexually transmitted disease caused by a type of bacteria that loves nice warm crevices in your body. Unfortunately for us, these crevices include the urethra, the cervix, the uterus and the rectum. Gonorrhea can also grow in the mouth, throat and especially devastating, the eyes. Once in the eyes—if left untreated—blindness is quite common. Testing for gonorrhea is quick, easy and not painful in the least. It is merely a fast urine test to find out your status.

You may be thinking, well, I don’t need testing for gonorrhea. It is recommended that anyone engaging in any sort of sexual activity undergo testing at least once a year at a certified STD clinic. Others that should receive regular testing for this disease include:

·       Anyone who has had an STD in the past

·       Anyone who has or has had multiple sex partners

·       Anyone who works or has worked in the sex industry

·       And anyone who uses or has used drugs recreationally

Symptoms of this terrible disease are actually rare. It is more common for an infected person to not show symptoms. This is another reason testing is so important. For those that do show symptoms, be on alert for painful urination and/or any unnatural discharge from the penis or vagina. You are just as apt to get gonorrhea in a small town, than in a big city like NYC. Testing is recommended no matter where you live.

Women infected with gonorrhea have a higher risk of pre-term birth and miscarriage. If the mother is infected, the disease can spread to the baby during the birthing process. Infection of the eyes is particularly high during this time and may cause blindness in the baby. If a mother is known to have gonorrhea before birth the baby’s eyes must be treated immediately to prevent any infection.

Once again, all this can be prevented by the simple act of doing an STD test on a regular basis. If you are responsible enough to have sex, you should be responsible enough to protect yourself and your unborn children from disease. Who could argue with that?

If looking for a certified STD clinic in the NYC area, look no further than STD Center of New York. They are located conveniently on Madison Avenue in midtown Manhattan and easily accessible by train and bus. Don’t let the address fool you, they are quite affordable! Simply log onto STD testing NYC website for more information or call 1-212-696-5900 to book an appointment today. For professional and discreet gonorrhea testing or any other related problem, you’ll receive the best care available.