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Free Testing Available To Battle STI Epidemic

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Wednesday, March 31, 2010   

ST. LOUIS, Mo. - The Centers for Disease Control estimates there are 19 million new sexually transmitted infections (STIs) each year in the U.S. Paula Gianino, president and CEO of Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region, says while the rate of infection is starting to decrease in the state, work still needs to be done.

Studies show that one in two sexually active young people will get an STI by age 25, and most will be infected unknowingly, Gianino says. Planned Parenthood is kicking off its annual GYT-NOW ("Get Yourself Tested Now") campaign in April.

Last year's program resulted in a large increase in the numbers of of young men and women coming in for testing and treatment, she says.

"We just have to continue to keep driving home the point for young people, for young adults and anybody who is sexually active, that if you care about your own health and if you care about the health of your partner, one of the most loving and important things you can do is get tested."

During April, Planned Parenthood is offering free and low-cost testing for STIs statewide.

Medical complications can arise from STIs, such as chronic pelvic pain and infertility, which is why regular treatment is so important, Gianino warns.

"Early diagnosis means easier, less expensive, less costly, less serious treatment. So the earlier we can catch a sexually transmitted infection, the better the outcome for the patient."

Gianino says testing for most STIs is easy and painless, involving a simple urine test.

More information is available by contacting Liz Eyraud, 314-531-7526 x336.




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