Published on January 16, 2023 by myLAB Box
Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are diseases, or infections, spread through sexual contact and activity. Approximately 1 in 3 people have an STD, but 80% don’t show symptoms. There are many types of STDs, which may be caused by bacteria, viruses or parasites. Some STDs can cause severe health issues and may even lead to death. […]
Published on November 21, 2022 by myLAB Box
In some ways, STD tests are similar to oil changes for your car. Depending on your lifestyle, you should get tested after a certain amount of time has passed or after a certain number of sexual partners. Of course, you aren’t a car, and your value and longevity don’t have anything to do with your […]
Published on July 8, 2021 by myLAB Box
Finding out that you have a Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) or Disease (STD) can come as a huge shock. It can lead to anger, self-blame, fear or stress. Some of the questions you might ask yourself are whether the infection is curable and how it will affect your life. As a woman who is planning […]
Published on June 11, 2019 by myLAB Box
Order Your At Home STD Test Now For biological and behavioral reasons, having an STD increases your risk of getting HIV Co-Infection diseases. In fact, we now know that STDs such as syphilis and gonorrhea provide easier access for HIV to attack vulnerable cells and tissues of the body. STD co-infections actually increase the infectivity […]
Published on June 11, 2019 by myLAB Box
Order Your At-Home STD Test Now In the early stages of Cervical Cancer, the disease shows little — to no — signs or symptoms. Regular pap screenings for women are essential to check for abnormal cells in the cervix. If abnormal cells are detected, they can be monitored and treated as quickly as possible. Pap […]
Published on June 11, 2019 by myLAB Box
Order Your At Home STD Test Now Prostate cancer is the second-most common cancer in men in the United States. There is a chance, that right now you have an STD in your system that is increasing your risk of prostate cancer. Trichomoniasis, also known as trich, is an extremely common STD that is caused […]
Published on June 11, 2019 by myLAB Box
Order Your At Home STD Test Now You may not know this, but there are a lot of STDs and STIs that carry flu-like symptoms with them. If you have been sexually active and are experiencing unfamiliar symptoms it might not be the flu. In fact, it could be one of the countless STDs or […]
Published on June 10, 2019 by myLAB Box
Order Your At Home STD Test Now So what’s the difference? There are five different strains of the hepatitis virus. Even though they are distinguishable, the sheer complexity of the virus makes it difficult to understand the differences and nuances. What is hepatitis? Hepatitis translates to, “inflammation of the liver”. Many different situations can cause […]
Published on June 10, 2019 by myLAB Box
STDs pose a special risk for women who are pregnant and their infants. If a mother is diagnosed with an STD, the fetus is at a much higher risk than normal of becoming infected. STDs and STIs including chlamydia, gonorrhea, herpes, and cytomegalovirus (CMV) can be passed from mother to child during delivery, especially if […]
Published on June 10, 2019 by myLAB Box
Order Your At Home STD Test Now Surprisingly, your eyes and genitals have a lot in common. Not only are they useful in reproduction, but the eyes and genitals both have mucosal surfaces. Surfaces on the body known as mucous membranes include: Eyes Inside the nose Inside the mouth Lips Urethra Anus Vagina The lining […]