Tag: STD

5 “Facts” You Think You Know About STDs That Aren’t True

5 “Facts” You Think You Know About STDs That Aren’t True

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Since we began offering STD testing at PRC we have had the opportunity to serve many clients from all walks of life. One thing that is consistent is the difficulty telling someone they have a STD, especially when it’s a viral STD that they will have for life. Many times, they have a hard time […]

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How Often Should I Get Tested for STDs?

How Often Should I Get Tested for STDs?

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STDs are common They are so common that 19 million new cases are reported each year in the US. By age 25 it is estimated that 1 in 2 sexually active people will get one or more STDs. Why are they so prevalent? There are many reasons. One is that STDs often don’t show symptoms […]

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What Should I Expect On My First Visit to PRC?

What Should I Expect On My First Visit to PRC?

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You recently had sex and you’re concerned. Maybe you’re experiencing some early warning signs that you might be pregnant. Maybe you’ve even missed your period. Or, after sex you’ve developed an itch and think you may have caught something. Maybe your partner tested positive for Chlamydia and you’re concerned you might have it too. Whatever […]

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Teen STD Quiz – Are The Odds Ever In Your Favor?

Teen STD Quiz – Are The Odds Ever In Your Favor?

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  With teen STD rates on the rise in State College, we’ve created a short STD quiz to help you determine if you’re at risk. This STD quiz is meant to help you figure out if you need to get tested and is for informational purposes only. It does not constitute medical advice, diagnosis or […]

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Spring Break – Sand, Suds and STIs

Spring Break – Sand, Suds and STIs

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  Not that anyone is counting down the days, but Spring Break is almost here. Some of you are lucky enough to escape the frozen tundra of Happy Valley (we’re not jealous, really, we’re not). Whether you’re headed to the beach, some other sunny destination, or home to see family and friends, we hope you […]

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Are you at risk for an STD?

Are you at risk for an STD?

There are a few questions that need to be answered when looking at the risk of contracting an STD.  First of all, let’s define what a STD is: a sexually transmitted disease (STD) or infection (STI) you can get from having sex or a sexual encounter. It only takes one sexual encounter to contract a STD […]

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