For our center, reducing waiting times when our patients suspect they may have an STD is a priority. For this reason, our laboratory professionals provide us with information to begin to rule out infectious pathologies and sexually transmitted diseases. 

As for the culture sample (urine, vaginal, semen...) you must wait a couple of days and from the moment the result is detected we immediately call our patients to give them personalized information and offer them the best treatment as soon as possible.

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that are transmitted from one person to another through sexual contact. The microorganisms that cause them are transmitted through body fluids (blood, semen, saliva and vaginal fluids).

This means that if we have sexual contact without penetration we can also become infected. In fact, nowadays the main route of transmission of many STDs is oral contact with the genitals (penis or vagina).

Symptoms: It is important to note that they do not always present symptoms and therefore may go unnoticed until a partner is diagnosed or complications appear. The most frequent signs and symptoms are: