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Princeton Location
📍 712 S. Rum River Dr.
Princeton, MN 55371
STD/STI Referrals
The Basics
There were more than 2.2 million STD/STIs reported in the United States in 2024. (1) With more than a dozen different STD/STIs, several of which are chronic and life-long, it is important to not only get tested regularly, but to prevent these infections in the first place.
What are STD/STIs?
Sexually transmitted diseases are diseases passed from person to person during sexual activity (e.g. vaginal, oral and anal sex, outer course or mutual masturbation). STD/STIs can be transmitted through bodily fluids and, in some cases, skin-to-skin contact. Although not everyone who has an STD/STIs will experience symptoms, an STD/STI can still be transferred to a partner without your knowledge. If you have a STD/STI, you may be able to spread the disease at any time, even if you aren’t experiencing symptoms.
Prevention
The only sure way to avoid all sexually transmitted infections is to abstain from any sexual activity. Using a condom during sex can reduce the risk of transmitting or contracting certain STD/STIs, but a condom never eliminates the risk entirely. There are vaccinations that exist for some STD/STIs, but not all. Facing the uncertainty of a sexually transmitted infection can be scary. If you think you may have an STD/STI, give us a call to talk to one of our client advocates who can then refer you to a testing center in your community. Just remember, no matter the diagnosis, you are never alone.
Treatment
Early detection is key when it comes to treating STD/STIs effectively. Some STD/STIs can be treated and cured with medications; however, some cannot be cured at all. For those infections that are incurable, symptoms can still be managed by other medications and treatments. Getting tested for an STD/STI is easy and painless and will ultimately benefit your health and safety.
Please call us to receive a referral to a STD/STI testing center near you.
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STD/STI Referrals
The Basics
There were more than 2.2 million STD/STIs reported in the United States in 2024. (1) With more than a dozen different STD/STIs, several of which are chronic and life-long, it is important to not only get tested regularly, but to prevent these infections in the first place.
What are STD/STIs?
Sexually transmitted diseases are diseases passed from person to person during sexual activity (e.g. vaginal, oral and anal sex, outer course or mutual masturbation). STD/STIs can be transmitted through bodily fluids and, in some cases, skin-to-skin contact. Although not everyone who has an STD/STIs will experience symptoms, an STD/STI can still be transferred to a partner without your knowledge. If you have a STD/STI, you may be able to spread the disease at any time, even if you aren’t experiencing symptoms.
Prevention
The only sure way to avoid all sexually transmitted infections is to abstain from any sexual activity. Using a condom during sex can reduce the risk of transmitting or contracting certain STD/STIs, but a condom never eliminates the risk entirely. There are vaccinations that exist for some STD/STIs, but not all. Facing the uncertainty of a sexually transmitted infection can be scary. If you think you may have an STD/STI, give us a call to talk to one of our client advocates who can then refer you to a testing center in your community. Just remember, no matter the diagnosis, you are never alone.
Treatment
Early detection is key when it comes to treating STD/STIs effectively. Some STD/STIs can be treated and cured with medications; however, some cannot be cured at all. For those infections that are incurable, symptoms can still be managed by other medications and treatments. Getting tested for an STD/STI is easy and painless and will ultimately benefit your health and safety.
Please call us to receive a referral to a STD/STI testing center near you.
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Get in Touch
Princeton Location
📍 712 S. Rum River Dr.
Princeton, MN 55371