STI Treatment in Orange County, CA

Each year, it is estimated that there are 20 million new cases of Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) in the United States. At Southland Urology, we provide comprehensive care to patients experiencing STIs in in Fullerton and Yorba Linda, CA. Schedule an appointment today to discover whether you have an STI and how to treat it.

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How Do You Prevent STIs?

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are preventable, so there are many ways you can protect yourself and your sexual partners.

• Get the HPV vaccine. Girls from ages 13 to 26 and boys from ages 13 to 21 should get the HPV vaccine. The HPV vaccine is an effective way to prevent HPV, which can cause health problems such as genital warts and cervical cancer.
• Use condoms. Condoms are the most widely available and proven method for reducing the transmission of STIs, including HIV, and preventing pregnancy.
• Have fewer partners and talk with your partners about safe sex practices. One of the most reliable ways to avoid STIs is knowing that neither you or your partner has an STI. Communication and honesty can go a long way toward making a decision that is right for both of you.
• Practice abstinence. The surest way to avoid STIs and pregnancy is to not have vaginal, oral, or anal sex.

Download the CDC’s infographic on how to prevent STIs.

How to Talk to Your Physician About STIs?

Talking with one of our highly trained urologists at Southland Urology about your sexual health is important, but can be intimidating. Make sure you feel comfortable communicating with your doctor and remember that they there to help you. They have seen and heard it all before, so don’t feel shy about being truthful. In order to provide the best care, they need to know the whole picture to be able to give you advice and/or treatment.

It may be a good idea to talk to your doctor about:

• Your sexual history
• Your sexual practices
• Any symptoms you have

STI Testing in Orange County

There aren’t specific guidelines for STI testing if you don’t have symptoms, however many STIs have no signs or symptoms. To determine if you should get tested for STIs, the CDC has screening guidelines for certain groups, and your doctor can recommend which STI tests you should get.

Young adults, men who have sex with men, and certain races and ethnicities are disproportionately affected by STIs and should talk with their doctors.

What Do You Do If You Test Positive For an STI?

If you or your partner test positive for an STI, remember that all STIs are treatable and many are curable. Many STIs can cause additional health problems, so the next steps you should take after getting diagnosed are to get treated, tell your partner, and get retested.