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STI Testing & Treatment for Women

Get tested. Be informed, Make healthy choices.

How can we help

At First Step Women's Center, we offer STI testing for gonorrhea and chlamydia during your pregnancy testing appointment. Testing and treatment are available for you and your partner if your test is positive. 

when should I get tested?

You need to get tested if:

  • you've recently had unprotected sex

  • you've had a change in partners

  • you have experienced itching or burning in your pelvic area

  • you have scheduled an abortion

You may need to get tested even if you have no symptoms or consistently use a condom. Sex always carries the risks of STIs and STDs, even oral and anal sex.

What are the most common STD/STI symptoms?

The most common sign of an STD is actually no symptoms at all. If you have had any form of unprotected sex, you need to get tested. Other signs and symptoms can include:

  • Clear, white, greenish, or yellowish vaginal discharge

  • Discharge from the penis

  • Strong vaginal odor

  • Itching or irritation inside the penis or vagina

  • Pain during sexual intercourse

  • Painful urination
     

Make an appointment today for free testing and know for sure. At this time, we provide STI testing and treatment for pregnant patients and their partners.

What do I need to bring?

Please bring a photo ID with you to your appointment. No insurance is required. Minors are not required to have a parent or guardian present.

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Monday: 9am-4:30pm

Tuesday: By phone only

Wednesday: 11am-4:30pm

Thursday: 9am-4:30pm

Friday: Closed

First Step Women's Center in Springfield, Illinois is committed to providing you with everything you need to make an informed pregnancy decision. We believe women and men have a right to get evidence-based information from a resource that will not profit from the choices and pregnancy decisions they make. All our services are free and confidential. 

Please note that we can only provide telehealth services to individuals located in Illinois and can provide a state ID. If you do not have a license or identification that shows you are an Illinois resident, we can still provide in-person care at no cost to you.

 

First Step Women's Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit in the state of Illinois. The information on this site is for educational purposes only and should not be substituted for medical or legal advice. We are committed to protecting your health information. Please be aware that communicating via unencrypted text messaging or messaging services has some level of risk of being read by a 3rd party. While we do not provide or refer for abortion services, we can answer your questions about side effects, what to expect, and more. Contact us to learn more. We proudly serve in Springfield, Farmingdale, Sherman, Riverton, Buffalo, Cantrall, IL and the surrounding areas.

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