Std / Sti testing and treatment information and resources

**Saffrole** · 03-11-24 12:00

Originally Posted by BusSit69 [View Original Post]

Any one know legit websites to order zpacz and antibiotics without going to a doctor or planned parenthood. I get it, you want to be treated for the right std?

I had a good source for these, but it seems like all the legit US based places have dried up because of some crackdown by the FDA. Does anyone know a legit overseas pharm to order them from?

**SeattleSwm** · 02-20-24 16:14

I just got my result back from my first time of doing at-home testing. I ordered from tbd. Health and went with the 9 panel test -- I think it's their most comprehensive. Link here - https://www.tbd.health/products/the-mvp.

Some positive.

- Super discreet. Came in unmarked shipping packaging. If you saw the package you would have no idea what it was.

- Easy to use and shipping was quick (and free) both ways.

- Result came back quickly.

Negatives.

- No cash payment option. I ended up using paypal so it wasn't on my credit card, but for those of you who want fully anonymous it's not an option -- unless you get creative.

Overall a good experience and one I will use more often since I don't always have a lot of time during the day to get to a lab.

**PRodick** · 02-17-24 17:48

Originally Posted by Ficus [View Original Post]

As part of regular testing, I tried a new option.

STDCheck.com, which appears to be a vertical for healthlabs.com, offers in-lab collection (in Seattle, through Labcorp or Quest Diagnostics). You can purchase individual tests -- for example the Chlamydia / Gonorrhea combo ($99) -- or opt with the 10-test panel (which adds HIV Type 1 + 2; Hepatitis A, B + C; Herpes 1 + 2, and Syphilis) for $139.

Had complete results in about 24 hours after.

I selected the 10-test panel. It wanted me to pick a lab for collection, so I chose a nearby LabCorp. I set up an account on the portal and how they can contact me (options: portal only, text, email, leave voice mail). Then came the checkout, where they will try to upsell you. Those upsells include:

* Partial results notification for $29 - they will notify you as preliminary things come in. Since this was routine testing, I opted against it.

* HIV RNA Early Detection for $120. Since this was routine testing, I opted against it.

* DoxyPEP prescription for $49 - Doxycycline Post-exposure Prophylaxis is a two-pill regimen that you can take to reduce the risk of three bacterial STIs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis) after unprotected (v,o,a) sex. The CDC is evaluating it (more here: https://npin.cdc.gov/). You will need to complete a questionnaire affirming you had unprotected sex to justify the meds.

* Discount on other health tests offered by healthlabs.com -- lipids, CBC, testosterone, vitamin deficiencies, etc. Since I needed to do another test, I added it.

Once done, they will email you PDF intake form (s), one for the STI tests and one for everything else. For the STI tests, they provide information on the incubation periods. Testing too soon may yield a false negative, meaning you'll need to retest to be sure..

Those are:

* Chlamydia 1-5 days.

* Gonorrhea 2-6 days.

* Syphilis 3-6 weeks.

* Hepatitis A 2-7 weeks (you can also be vaccinated against Hep A).

* Hepatitis B 3-6 weeks (you can also be vaccinated against Hep B).

* Hepatitis C 8-9 weeks.

* Herpes 1 & 2 4-6 weeks.

* HIV 4th Generation 2-3 weeks.

* HIV RNA 9-11 days.

Only preparation was to not pee for at least 60 minutes before visiting the test center. They advise you that you do not need to show ID or provide insurance information at the lab (since you are essentially prepaid).

I was a walk-in at Labcorp, where they had some kiosks to scan the code on the top of the form. I forgot which form I scanned, but the lady at the desk was aware that I had a couple and I was given the option to do both at the same time (which is what I wanted). Wait time was about 10 minutes.

Blood draw was quick and painless. I was then given a cup to pee in. (Guys: wipe your wiener with an alcohol wipe, let it evaporate, pee a little bit into the toilet, then fill the cup about 1/4th without your junk touching the cup). Affix cap, and put in the cubby they have for these.

This is why I get a full panel done every 6-8 weeks.

**Ficus** · 02-15-24 17:42

Since others will have this question (thanks, PMer) you can pay for STDCheck with gift cards. This is mentioned on their payment page:

https://www.stdcheck.com/std-testing...nt-options.php

**Ficus** · 01-08-24 19:16

Originally Posted by ManOfSteel01 [View Original Post]

Where'd you get those stats for the incubation period for the STI's? Everything I have googled says its much longer especially for chlamydia / Gonorrhea. Curious what the correct incubation period is.

The incubation numbers were supplied in the automated email that they sent with the confirmation. They do seem a little low, but are within the same relative magnitude as ones I found elsewhere. (See attached).

https://www.healthline.com/health/ho...std-to-show-up#how-soon-can-you-test.

**ManOfSteel01** · 01-08-24 13:17

Where'd you get those stats for the incubation period for the STI's? Everything I have googled says its much longer especially for chlamydia / Gonorrhea. Curious what the correct incubation period is.

Originally Posted by Ficus [View Original Post]

As part of regular testing, I tried a new option.

STDCheck.com, which appears to be a vertical for healthlabs.com, offers in-lab collection (in Seattle, through Labcorp or Quest Diagnostics). You can purchase individual tests -- for example the Chlamydia / Gonorrhea combo ($99) -- or opt with the 10-test panel (which adds HIV Type 1 + 2; Hepatitis A, B + C; Herpes 1 + 2, and Syphilis) for $139.

Had complete results in about 24 hours after.

I selected the 10-test panel. It wanted me to pick a lab for collection, so I chose a nearby LabCorp. I set up an account on the portal and how they can contact me (options: portal only, text, email, leave voice mail). Then came the checkout, where they will try to upsell you. Those upsells include:

* Partial results notification for $29 - they will notify you as preliminary things come in. Since this was routine testing, I opted against it.

* HIV RNA Early Detection for $120. Since this was routine testing, I opted against it.

* DoxyPEP prescription for $49 - Doxycycline Post-exposure Prophylaxis is a two-pill regimen that you can take to reduce the risk of three bacterial STIs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis) after unprotected (v,o,a) sex. The CDC is evaluating it (more here: https://npin.cdc.gov/). You will need to complete a questionnaire affirming you had unprotected sex to justify the meds..

**Ficus** · 01-04-24 22:23

As part of regular testing, I tried a new option.

STDCheck.com, which appears to be a vertical for healthlabs.com, offers in-lab collection (in Seattle, through Labcorp or Quest Diagnostics). You can purchase individual tests -- for example the Chlamydia / Gonorrhea combo ($99) -- or opt with the 10-test panel (which adds HIV Type 1 + 2; Hepatitis A, B + C; Herpes 1 + 2, and Syphilis) for $139.

Had complete results in about 24 hours after.

I selected the 10-test panel. It wanted me to pick a lab for collection, so I chose a nearby LabCorp. I set up an account on the portal and how they can contact me (options: portal only, text, email, leave voice mail). Then came the checkout, where they will try to upsell you. Those upsells include:

* Partial results notification for $29 - they will notify you as preliminary things come in. Since this was routine testing, I opted against it.

* HIV RNA Early Detection for $120. Since this was routine testing, I opted against it.

* DoxyPEP prescription for $49 - Doxycycline Post-exposure Prophylaxis is a two-pill regimen that you can take to reduce the risk of three bacterial STIs (chlamydia, gonorrhea, and syphilis) after unprotected (v,o,a) sex. The CDC is evaluating it (more here: https://npin.cdc.gov/). You will need to complete a questionnaire affirming you had unprotected sex to justify the meds.

* Discount on other health tests offered by healthlabs.com -- lipids, CBC, testosterone, vitamin deficiencies, etc. Since I needed to do another test, I added it.

Once done, they will email you PDF intake form (s), one for the STI tests and one for everything else. For the STI tests, they provide information on the incubation periods. Testing too soon may yield a false negative, meaning you'll need to retest to be sure..

Those are:

* Chlamydia 1-5 days.

* Gonorrhea 2-6 days.

* Syphilis 3-6 weeks.

* Hepatitis A 2-7 weeks (you can also be vaccinated against Hep A).

* Hepatitis B 3-6 weeks (you can also be vaccinated against Hep B).

* Hepatitis C 8-9 weeks.

* Herpes 1 & 2 4-6 weeks.

* HIV 4th Generation 2-3 weeks.

* HIV RNA 9-11 days.

Only preparation was to not pee for at least 60 minutes before visiting the test center. They advise you that you do not need to show ID or provide insurance information at the lab (since you are essentially prepaid).

I was a walk-in at Labcorp, where they had some kiosks to scan the code on the top of the form. I forgot which form I scanned, but the lady at the desk was aware that I had a couple and I was given the option to do both at the same time (which is what I wanted). Wait time was about 10 minutes.

Blood draw was quick and painless. I was then given a cup to pee in. (Guys: wipe your wiener with an alcohol wipe, let it evaporate, pee a little bit into the toilet, then fill the cup about 1/4th without your junk touching the cup). Affix cap, and put in the cubby they have for these.

**HBadger** · 01-04-24 22:14

Originally Posted by FarFarAway [View Original Post]

Can't tell if you are joking or not. If you aren't going to take the CDC's word for it on this one, I really don't get why you'd care to read the opinions of posters on this site. And, go forth into the world and do it however you will, far be it from me to suggest otherwise.

I was saying that yes, you can get HSV-1 in your genital areas as well, not just your mouth. You can find that information in the CDC website. If they want to read it themselves, here it is. Aight that's it, case closed.

https://www.cdc.gov/std/herpes/stdfact-herpes.htm

**WalterOne23** · 01-02-24 22:16

Originally Posted by TheSteelHead [View Original Post]

You can get it from online pharmacies like HIMS.

I see that Hims and oncalldoc both provide DoxyPEP treatments, but are both just a two-pill prescription ($22 per pair of pills).

Instead, if you get the $49.99 Chlam+Gono treatment and click the box "I had exposure to STI", and navigate your way through the questionnaire, you get a prescription for 14 pills 100 mg Doxy - 7 PEP doses.

The meds were $12.50 at Rite aid without insurance, and of course the didn't check documents, they only asked for birthdate (which could backfire because they automatically link you to your insurance by default, the safest course if you want to avoid your SO's scrutiny is make sure the identity given to them doesn't have insurance).

In short, less than 10 bucks per fuck.

**Ficus** · 12-27-23 21:42

Originally Posted by DavidIs21 [View Original Post]

Wonder if its possible to transfer between online pharmacies LOL. Don't have a prescription but I have been looking at amazon pharmacy and seems like a good price.

Amazon Pharmacy has, so far, been great. Prices posted online, the non-insurance cost has been less than what I spend for other meds (nothing exotic) with the insurance company's mail order place, and shipping is like Prime, usually overnight. They do check for interactions among the other meds you list (which IMO is important).

**DavidIs21** · 12-27-23 17:53

Originally Posted by PoonHound1969 [View Original Post]

Looks like you can get same day meds all online, like they do with ED meds now.

Have not use.

https://hellowisp.com/

Wonder if its possible to transfer between online pharmacies LOL. Don't have a prescription but I have been looking at amazon pharmacy and seems like a good price.

**PoonHound1969** · 12-07-23 20:09

Looks like you can get same day meds all online, like they do with ED meds now.

Have not use.

https://hellowisp.com/

**BbKingg** · 12-01-23 16:45

For those concerned about the local strip club scare.

**Ficus** · 08-30-23 12:08

Originally Posted by DrtyHarry [View Original Post]

especially the ones who are vaccinated for (HSV)

To my knowledge, there is not a generally available vaccine for HSV1 or HSV2. It's alluded to in the WHO link you posted, though it's more explicitly said here:

https://www.who.int/news/item/05-09-...ne-development

Currently, research to develop vaccines against herpes simplex virus (HSV) and HIV is advancing but not complete.

I do agree that no one should want to contract it since it is persistent.

**Ficus** · 08-21-23 09:15

Two things to add:

You should ("if appropriate") preemptively get vaccinations for hepatitis A (spread through food, poop and blood) & B (spread through sexual contact or sharing body fluids). You can do these at nearly any pharmacy and it's probably covered by your insurance. When I got them, it was a two-dose vaccination, the second taken a few months apart. No side effects. (Unlike shingles vax, which was a BAMF.).

Hep A: https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hav/afaq.htm.

Hep B: https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/bfaq.htm.

Your provider will also tell you this, but each STI has a different incubation period, during which the test is most effective at identifying whether you have it. If you test earlier than the incubation period, you likely need to retest to have greater confidence that you're truly clean. In other words, to reduce the likelihood of an extremely uncomfortable conversation with your significant other..

https://www.healthline.com/health/ho...std-to-show-up#std-testing-chart.

It's most common to get tested for gonorrhea and chlamydia. If your encounter was higher risk, they might add syphilis and HIV testing. They typically will not test for herpes for reasons mentioned elsewhere.