Sexually Transmitted Infections and Pregnancy

Pregnant women can become infected with the same STIs as non-pregnant women. The good news is that many common sexually transmitted infections—including chlamydia, gonorrhea, syphilis, and trichomoniasis—can be effectively treated and cured with antibiotics that are safe to take during pregnancy. Other STIs, such as herpes and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), can be safely treated with antiviral medications. This is important because an untreated STI in a pregnant woman can affect not only her health but also her baby’s health.

Because many sexually transmitted infections are “silent,” most experts recommend STI testing for a pregnant woman at her first prenatal visit and throughout her pregnancy as necessary, e.g., if she is later exposed to an STI.

At South Tampa Immediate Care, we believe regular STI testing is an important component of preventive healthcare for anyone who is sexually active, including pregnant women. We offer convenient and confidential testing for many common sexually transmitted infections at our walk-in clinic in Tampa, Florida.

Why Choose Us for STI Testing?

Here are just some of the reasons to choose South Tampa Immediate Care for STI testing:

  • Our walk-in clinic is open during extended hours, including weeknights and weekends.
  • You do not need to schedule an appointment to be seen by a Board-certified or Board-eligible doctor at our urgent care center.
  • You have the option to make a reservation online and enter our waiting room remotely if you like.
  • We have an on-site clinical lab, so you won’t have to travel to an off-site diagnostic center to receive a reliable STI test.
  • We offer rapid STI testing for chlamydia and gonorrhea using the revolutionary binx health io Diagnostic System®.
  • If you aren’t sure if you are pregnant, we can perform a pregnancy test on-site as well.

If you have questions about STIs and pregnancy, please contact us or stop by our urgent care center at 602 S. Howard Ave. in Tampa, FL, today. We accept most major health insurance plans, including Aetna, Blue Cross & Blue Shield, Cigna, Humana, Tricare, UnitedHealthcare, and Medicare. We also have a reasonable and transparent rate schedule for our self-paying patients. Our goal is to provide exceptional urgent care at an affordable price.