Arizona is ranked 15th among 50 states for number of HIV diagnoses in 2015.

When it comes to the three most common sexually transmitted diseases in terms of bacterial infections (chlamydia, gonorrhea and syphilis), Arizona has two cities that stand out above the rest: Show Low and Tucson.

Though Tucson is the second largest city in the state, it is the second most sexually-diseased city in Arizona, beating out Phoenix.

Provisional results for last year show 108 cases of syphilis, 93 of which were diagnosed in men, according to county records.

While that was three fewer cases than 2015, cases reported by women last year at least tripled, increasing from “less than six” to 15. Of the 15 syphilis cases reported in women last year, 29 percent of the patients said they used internet dating sites. As of 2015, Arizona ranks 17th highest in syphilis rates among 50 states, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).

Many STDs do not have warning signs, so it is best to get screened regularly if you are sexually active. Seven common signs that may indicate its time to get tested are:
-Pain during intercourse
-Pain urinating
-Sores or bumps near or on the genitals and mouth
-Unusual discharge or odor from the genitals
-Itching, swelling or pain around the genitals
-Disturbances and changes to the menstrual cycle
-High fevers, fatigue and nausea

Private Testing Center strives to combat the ongoing STD/HIV epidemic in the United States by providing safe, easy, and confidential STD testing at over 2,000 locations around the country. There are 15 testing labs in and around the Tucson, AZ area, meaning the answers about your sexual health are never very far away. And with same-day appointments and most lab visits wrapping up within 15 minutes, there’s no reason not to schedule a test.

Don’t leave this aspect of your health to chance. Undiagnosed and untreated, STDs can cause irrepairable harm to your body, and you may unwillingly propagate the disease by infecting other sexual partners. Schedule a test with us today.