Testing for STDs can be an embarrassing experience. Again, the privacy of your results is compromised when you are getting tested in a health facility since the doctor or the health professional testing you will ultimately know your results. So, what can you do if you want to test for STD but still wish to keep your affairs private? What options do you have? Well, the best option to opt for is a DIY STD Test kit. With this STD test kit, you can test for STD at home without having to go to any health facility.
Here are surprisingly easy ways of doing a DIY STD test at home.
Decide on the STD to get tested for
With so many STDs, it can be confusing which STD to get tested for. Before commencing your DIY STD test, decide on the STD you would wish to be tested for. For example, you can opt to test for HIV, syphilis, gonorrhea, herpes or any other STD that you think you might have contacted along the way.
Purchase an STD test kit
Many self-testing STD kits are designed for testing on a variety of STDs ranging from HIV, chlamydia to gonorrhea. You can purchase an STD test kit for the specific STD that you want to be tested for. Alternatively, you can buy a kit that is designed to test for multiple STDs. Purchase your kit online from a reputable site or buy one from a lab store. Regardless of where you get your kit from, you must ensure it is properly designed to give accurate results.
Follow the instructions on the kit to test for STDs
Nearly all home-testing STD kits come with instructions that users are supposed to follow carefully while testing for STDs. Some kits will give accurate results immediately after testing, while others will require you to send the sample to the kit’s provider after testing for analysis. Whatever instructions are outlined on the kit you are using, make sure you follow them carefully to get accurate results.
Confirm the results
Whether you test negative or positive for the STD you are testing yourself for, repeat the test for purposes of accuracy. If you are positive, get tested at a health facility to confirm the results.
Conclusion
As you can see, testing for any STD at home is ultimately a walk in the park. Just decide on the STD to test for, and then buy a self-testing kit that is designed with the accuracy of your results in mind.