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Do I Need to Get Tested for STDs Before an Abortion?

  • Care Net of Treasure Coast
  • Sep 22, 2022
  • 2 min read

It’s a subject no one really wants to talk about. We get it. However, protecting yourself against STDs is a way you can protect the future you envision for yourself.


While we advocate for getting tested any time you have had unprotected sex or changed partners, ruling out an STI or STD before an abortion can protect you from serious complications.



Why do I need to get tested before an abortion?


During an abortion, the cervix is opened. If you have an infection, this can increase the risk of the STI spreading into other organs. Having an abortion procedure while infected with chlamydia or gonorrhea, two of the most common STIs, can lead to Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID). PID can cause lifelong damage and lead to future ectopic pregnancies or infertility.


If you are pregnant and considering an abortion, contact us today for free STI testing and treatment. We do not provide or refer for abortion services, but we can give you the medical information you need, including ultrasound verification, to make an informed decision.


What are the most common STD/STI symptoms?


Common Signs and Symptoms

  • Clear, white, greenish, or yellowish vaginal discharge

  • Itching or irritation

  • Pain during sexual intercourse

  • Burning sensation while peeing

  • Spotting or light bleeding (which can also be a sign of pregnancy)

Please note that the most common STI symptom is no symptom at all. If you have unprotected sex or have a new partner, it’s important to get tested. Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, HIV and other sexually transmitted infections and diseases can cause life-long health issues, infertility and can even be fatal if left untreated.


How much does STD testing cost?


We provide free STI testing and treatment for women and pregnant patients. We can also provide in-clinic pregnancy testing and ultrasound confirmation so you can know how far along you are, if the pregnancy is occurring inside the uterus, and which options are available to you.


Give us a call or make an appointment today.


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Care Net Treasure Coast

Port St. Lucie East

6704 S US Highway 1
Port St Lucie, FL 34952

(772) 828-3168

Hours

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Tuesday | 9am-5pm
Wednesday | 9am-5pm
Thursday | 9am-1pm, 7pm-9pm
Friday | 9am-1pm

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3237 SW Port St. Lucie Blvd.
Port St. Lucie, FL 34953

(772) 208-3053

Hours

Monday: 1pm-5pm and 7pm-9pm
Tuesday: 1pm-5pm
Wednesday: 10am-2pm
Thursday: 9am-1pm
Friday: 9am-1pm

Care Net of Treasure Coast in Florida is committed to providing you with everything you need to make an informed pregnancy decision. We believe women and men have a right to get evidence-based information from a resource that will not profit from the choices and pregnancy decisions they make. All our services are free and confidential. 

 

Care Net of Treasure Coast is a 501c3 non-profit in the state of Florida. The information on this site is for educational purposes only and should not be substituted for medical or legal advice. We are committed to protecting your health information. Please be aware that communicating via unencrypted text messaging or messaging services has some level of risk of being read by a 3rd party. While we do not provide or refer for abortion services, we can answer your questions about side effects, what to expect, and more. We do not profit from any of your sexual health or pregnancy decisions. Contact us to learn more.


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