If I had a friend who felt they were infected with a sexually transmitted disease, I would definitely encourage he/she to get tested. I would explain to them that getting early treatment for STDs can decrease the chances of further problems that can be a result of the STD. I would discuss that the STD can affect not only his/her life,but their next partner's life as well as their future children's life. I would explain that not getting medical attention for a STD can lead to sterility and death. I would also inform them that it is better to know and treat it then not to know.
I would definitely be there for my friend and go with them to the doctor to get tested. STDs are very scary and can be life changing, but many of them can be treated. I feel that we should all take measures to prevent as well as getting tested annually so that we have the opportunity to stop the progression of disease before it becomes more serious.
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I agree that it is important to tell your friends that getting tested is important. I also think that you should let them know the facts concerning what will happen if they have an untreated STD. Many STD’s have no symptoms, but can cause major health problems if left untreated. I would show your friend pictures of damaged retinas, skin lesions, and other graphic pictures that show the results of not treating an STD. This will help you to make sure that your point is emphasized. Many people may fear that they have an STD, but push it in the back of their mind because they don’t want to deal with it. By planting these pictures in your friend’s mind, it may not be as easy for her to bury her head in the sand.
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