Top-notch STD clinic in Miami

Family Medical Clinic is one of the few walk-in clinics with shorter waiting times. We are a leading STD clinic in Miami with a highly skilled medical team.

What are the risk factors for STD?

Individuals leading a sexually active life with multiple partners at the same time are at a higher risk for STDs. Also, having unprotected sex with an infected partner significantly increases your risk for an STI. Oral sex is another common carrier for this type of infection but is less risky when compared to unprotected anal or vaginal sex. Using latex condoms or a dental dam can reduce your risk of STIs.

Also, if you have a history of STIs, you are more prone to be affected by STDs in the future. Furthermore, victims of rape, sexual assault, abusive relationships, should see a doctor at the earliest, to rule out any risks for STD with the help of proper screening.

Symptoms of STDs

Sexually transmitted diseases are communicable diseases that spread from one person to another through sexual contact. Bacteria, viruses, and parasites pass on from one person to another include blood, semen, vaginal fluids, and other bodily fluids. STDs may also transfer from a pregnant mother to her infant and through blood transfusions.

Some of the symptoms of STDs include pain during urination, sores and bumps on the genitals or rectal area, fever, pain during intercourse, and odd-smelling vaginal or penile discharges. STDs do not always present with symptoms, and individuals may be clueless about having an STD until they encounter a complication. We run the best STD clinic in Miami to patients who have chlamydia, HIV/AIDS, herpes, etc.

Causes of STDs

Sexually transmitted diseases occur from bacteria, parasites, and viruses. STDs like gonorrhea, syphilis, chlamydia spread through bacteria, and STIs like human papillomavirus, genital herpes, HIV spread through viruses. Most individuals with an STD do not experience any symptoms in the early stages.

However, untreated STD can lead to major health problems and end up in fatal consequences. If you have an active sexual life, make sure to attend a screening for STI, at least once every six months to prevent complications.

Treatment for STDs

Sexually transmitted diseases like gonorrhea, syphilis, and chlamydia are easy to treat. On the other hand, viral infections cannot be cured but are manageable through medications and treatment. If you are a pregnant woman with an STD, treatment can significantly reduce the chances of your baby getting infected. The treatment for bacterial STIs includes the administration of antibiotics for a certain period. You must refrain from any sexual activity until the completion of a full treatment course. 

Individuals with a viral STD like herpes, HIV, etc., may be treated with antiviral drugs. While prescription antiviral drugs may reduce the recurrence of herpes, it is still possible for you to transfer herpes/HIV to a partner through intercourse, even after treatment.

Visit or call our top-rated STD clinic in Miami today. At Family Medical Clinic, we specialize in offering both primary and specialty care. We offer personalized patient care at affordable prices.