Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) are among the most common health concerns worldwide, yet stigma and silence often prevent people from seeking timely care. At UrgentWay Urgent Care, we provide confidential, fast, and affordable STI screening and treatment — because your health and peace of mind matter.
🔎 Types of STIs (with Symptoms & Complications)
STIs can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or parasites. Common examples include:
- Chlamydia – Often silent; may cause painful urination or discharge. Complications: Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID), infertility.
- Gonorrhea – Burning urination, discharge, pelvic pain. Complications: Infertility, joint infections, increased HIV risk.
- Syphilis – Sores, rashes, flu-like symptoms. Complications: Heart, brain, and nerve damage if untreated.
- HIV/AIDS – Flu-like illness, weight loss, recurrent infections. Complications: Weakened immune system, life-threatening infections.
- Human Papillomavirus (HPV) – Genital warts, often asymptomatic. Complications: Cervical cancer, throat cancer.
- Herpes (HSV) – Painful blisters or sores. Complications: Recurring outbreaks, neonatal herpes in pregnancy.
- Trichomoniasis – Itching, burning, discharge. Complications: Pregnancy complications, increased HIV risk.
🛡️ How to Prevent STIs
- Use condoms or dental dams consistently
- Limit sexual partners
- Get vaccinated (HPV, Hepatitis B)
- Avoid sharing needles or personal items
- Routine screening for sexually active individuals
🧪 When to Get Tested
- Painful urination or discharge
- Genital sores, warts, or rashes
- Pelvic pain or unusual bleeding
- Flu-like symptoms after exposure
- After unprotected sex or new partner exposure
📅 Routine Screening
Even without symptoms, routine STI screening is essential. Many infections are silent but can cause long-term complications if untreated.
💊 Why Get Treatment
Untreated STIs can lead to:
- Infertility
- Chronic pelvic pain
- Increased risk of HIV transmission
- Pregnancy complications
- Long-term organ damage
👥 Who Is at Higher Risk?
- Young adults (15–24 years old)
- People with multiple partners
- Men who have sex with men (MSM)
- Immunocompromised individuals
- Individuals with a history of STIs
🚨 Complications
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Cervical cancer (HPV-related)
- Neurological or cardiovascular damage (syphilis)
- Increased risk of other infections
❓ FAQs About STIs
Q1: Can I have an STI without symptoms?
Yes. Many STIs are asymptomatic but still spread and cause damage.
Q2: How often should I get tested?
At least once a year, or more often if at higher risk.
Q3: Are STI tests confidential?
Yes. At UrgentWay, all screenings and treatments are private and discreet.
Q4: Can STIs be cured?
Bacterial STIs can be cured with antibiotics; viral STIs can be managed but not cured.
Q5: Can urgent care treat STIs?
Yes. UrgentWay provides same-day testing, treatment, and counseling.
🏥 Screening & Treatment at UrgentWay
UrgentWay Urgent Care offers:
- Confidential STI testing
- Same-day treatment for bacterial STIs
- Vaccinations (HPV, Hepatitis B)
- Counseling and preventive guidance
📍 Locations: Bronx, Manhattan, Hempstead, Hicksville
📞 Call 877-276-9006
