by Thrive Orlando | Jan 9, 2024 | Sexual Health, STDs
Finding the best ways to avoid STDs is important for your sexual health. Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), also called sexually transmitted infections (STIs), may be caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites. Generally, the only way to get these illnesses is...
by Thrive Orlando | Jul 25, 2023 | General, Health, Sexual Health, STDs
For hundreds of years, sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have had a lot of shame and stigma. If you have or suspect you might have an infection, you may be wondering, “Should I be ashamed of my STI?” This blog will explain why you shouldn’t feel dirty or...
by Thrive Orlando | Apr 18, 2023 | General, Pregnancy Resources, Sexual Health, STDs
You might be surprised to hear that contraceptives don’t always prevent pregnancy. After all, isn’t that the whole point of using birth control, condoms, and IUDs? Though contraceptives aren’t always reliable, there are ways to prevent pregnancy with better results....
by Thrive Orlando | Oct 4, 2022 | General, Health, Pregnant, STDs
According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 1 in 5 Americans has a sexually transmitted disease (STD). Some STDs are treatable with medication, but others can have lifelong effects on your health and well-being. Though many of these infections...
by Thrive Orlando | Sep 20, 2022 | General, Pregnant, Sexual Health, STDs
When you first see those two pink lines, a lot of questions fill your head. As you deal with the whirlwind of emotions, one question might stand out: What do I do next? Pregnancy can significantly affect your health, so seeing a medical professional should be at the...
by Thrive Orlando | Jul 26, 2022 | Pregnant, STDs
Thrive Orlando® offers free, confidential STD testing to our patients who have a positive pregnancy test in our office. STDs during pregnancy can be serious and we are committed to helping you understand why! Many STDs may not have symptoms right away and may go...
