STD Testing and STD Treatment
Confidential STD testing and treatment services help you stay informed, protected, and healthy. At Obria Iowa, you receive private, judgment-free care with clear next steps.
Why Get STD Tested
Regular STD screening helps you catch infections early, protect partners, and avoid complications. Many STDs have few or no symptoms. Testing is the only way to know for sure.
Types of Appointments
Tests for STDs
We review your health history, collect samples such as urine or blood, and answer your questions. Your results are confidential. We explain what they mean and guide your next steps with care and respect.
Common tests include: chlamydia, gonorrhea, HIV, syphilis, trichomoniasis, and others based on your history and risk.
Treatment for STDs
We go over your test results, provide any necessary medication, and answer your questions. Our goal is to ensure you are treated quickly, confidentially, and with compassion. We also discuss follow-up testing and partner notification when appropriate.
Who Should Get Tested
You may need STD testing if:
You have a new partner or multiple partners.
- A partner has tested positive for an STD.
- You are experiencing symptoms such as burning, unusual discharge, sores, or pelvic pain.
- You are pregnant or planning to become pregnant.
- It has been more than a year since your last STD screening.
Prevention and Safe Sex
Condoms reduce the risk of many STDs when used correctly and consistently. Vaccines can prevent some infections, such as HPV and hepatitis B. Testing and open communication with partners are key parts of sexual health.
Results and Next Steps
Your results are kept confidential. If a test is positive, we discuss treatment options, the duration of abstinence, when to retest, and how to protect partners. Many STDs are curable. Others are manageable with ongoing care.
Ready to Schedule?
Take the next step toward clarity and peace of mind by calling or requesting an appointment online. Whether you need to book an STD testing visit, schedule a treatment follow-up, or simply contact us with questions, our team is here to help.
STD FAQs
If you are sexually active, most medical experts agree that you should get an STD test once every year. If you have just had unprotected sex with a new sexual partner, you need to get STD testing immediately.
While condoms help prevent the spread of STDs and STIs, they are not always 100% effective. The only way to really prevent the spread of an STD or STI is to abstain from any sexual activity, including vaginal, anal, or oral sex.
While it is possible to get an STD like herpes from kissing, in general, kissing is considered a relatively low risk of the spread of STDs.
Yes, there are many tests that you can order online that analyze your urine to detect the presence of an STD or STI. However, it is important to note that these at-home tests are not as accurate as those you will find at your doctor’s office or hospital. If you decide to test yourself for an STD at home, follow up with a medical professional in the event of a positive result.
No, many men and women infected with STDs like chlamydia and gonorrhea do not show any symptoms. Therefore, they are unknowingly spreading STDs to new sexual partners.
If your test returns positive, our provider will send in a prescription to your pharmacy of choice, or will offer you receive the antibiotic at our clinic.
Most of STD tests cost less than $20 each. Ask your provider during your appointment for a specific list of tests and prices. Cash pay, Medicaid and most insurance plans accepted.
