Why Use an STD Home Test Kit If You Have No Symptoms?

If you don’t have any symptoms, why should you bother with an STD home test kit? Well, just because there aren’t any detectable signs, does not mean that you’re in the clear. The fact remains, sexually transmitted infections and diseases often don’t present easily noticeable symptoms. While one in three people carry an STD, a whopping a large percentage  don’t experience any signs that an infection is present. Symptoms or not, a person carrying an infection can still spread it to a partner. Secondly, if your infection is left untreated, it can cause further health complications.

The only way to know if you have an infection? You guessed it – get tested! That goes for whether you have symptoms or not.

When Infections Are Left Untreated

As we mentioned earlier, when infections are left untreated, they can often affect your overall health. Put simply, you may not notice the damage it is causing. For example, when chlamydia is left untreated, it can cause pelvic inflammatory disease, which is a major cause of infertility.  Additionally, leaving some infections untreated can also increase your chances of contracting other infections. The genital inflammation associated with trichomoniasis for instance, can increase your risk of contracting HIV from an HIV+ partner. HIV on the other hand can become symptomatic if it is not properly treated. .

On a positive note, there are many STD home test kit options to choose from. myLAB Box is dedicated to screening for the most common sexually transmitted infections and diseases.  This includes individual test kits for infections like syphilis, HIV, chlamydia, genital herpes (HSV-2), and more. On top of that, there are combination panel test kits, such as the Uber Box and Total Box, which allow you to test for multiple infections at once.

Here’s How to Use Your STD Home Test Kit

When it comes down to it, testing at home is a no-hassle process. Whether you experience symptoms or not, you don’t have any more excuses!  You can screen at any time and from any place. It can’t get better than that!

Here’s how it works:

•             Order your STD home test kit online (You even get free shipping!)
•             Collect a sample using the easy-to-follow instructions.
•             Send the sample off for testing. (More free shipping!)
•             Receive your lab-certified results online in just days.

Luckily, many sexually transmitted diseases and infections are easy to treat. In fact, if you test positive, myLAB Box will provide a free phone consultation. with a local physician. In states that allow telemedicine (which is most!), a healthcare provider this physician can also prescribe your treatment.

If you tend to find reasons to put off your routine STD tests, an STD home test kit may just be the answer you’re looking for. If you are sexually active, you should test yourself regularly. It’s as simple as that. Don’t stress, just test!

Reviewed by Luis Ferdinand M. Papa, MD, MHA