STD/STIs
Helping You Take Control Of Your Sexual Health
STDs (sexually transmitted diseases) and STIs (sexually transmitted infections) are infections passed through sexual contact, usually through intimate skin-to-skin contact or oral, vaginal or anal sex. STD/STIs can be bacterial, viral or parasitic, and vary in their severity. While it can be scary to learn you have an STD/STI, Dr. Frederick and the team at Hibiscus Medical are here to help you fully understand your STD/STI, listen to your concerns, ease your anxieties and develop a customized STD treatment plan that is right for you.
Symptoms Of STD/STIs
STDs and STIs vary in severity and symptoms. However, if you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, contact our team at Hibiscus Medical in Washington, D.C. to schedule an appointment. Symptoms of concern include:
Fever
Anal itching or bleeding
Itching or irritation in the genitals or throat
Sores or warts in the genital area or the throat
Blisters or sores around the mouth
Painful urination
Painful or unusual discharge from the vagina or penis
STD/STIs We Treat
There are many different types of STD/STIs, some more common than others. Dr. Frederick and the team at Hibiscus Medical are experienced in treating a variety of STD/STIs, including but not limited to:
Syphilis
HPV
HIV/Aids
Chlamydia
Herpes
Gonorrhea
Trichomoniasis
Many STD/STIs do not display any symptoms, so it is possible to be infected and not know it. That’s why it is so important to have regular annual wellness exams and/or women’s health exams to detect STD/STIs early on before they progress or are unknowingly spread to another person. Left untreated, many STD/STIs can lead to more serious health conditions and infertility. While some STD/STIs can be treated with medication, others do not have a definitive cure.
Types of STD/STI Screenings
The type of STD/STI screening that Dr. Frederick will perform depends on your symptoms and the suspected infection. There are three main methods of STD/STI testing:
Tips for Preventing STD/STIs
In addition to providing STD treatment to patients, Dr. Frederick aims to thoroughly educate patients about safe sex practices and STD/STI prevention, and eliminate the stigma surrounding infections. Safe sex practices include:
Get tested for STD/STIs before and after each new sexual partner
Limit overall sexual partners
Use condoms
Talk to your partner about their history of STD/STIs
Look for symptoms and signs of STD/STIs on your partner’s body
While these safety measures can drastically reduce your risk of contracting an STD or STI, they are not 100% effective. If you suspect that you may have contracted an STD or STI, need STD treatment, or would like to begin regular testing, call Hibiscus Medical in Washington, D.C. at 202-350-1546 or schedule an appointment on our website.
