Robert decided that he wanted to “be responsible” and be tested for infections before having sex with his new partner, Lauren. He didn’t want to risk infecting her with an STD. He had just read in a magazine article that most of the sexually transmitted infections can be symptom free, and because he had been sexually involved in the past without using condoms, he decided to be tested for all infections. He went to a local family planning clinic, where he was diagnosed with chlamydia by a urethral swab test. He had never had any symptoms of infection in the urethral area, such as discharge or burning with urination, but he found out that about half the men with this infection don’t have any symptoms.
Robert was given an antibiotic to treat the infection and was told it was important he contact his last sexual partner to inform her of the diagnosis. He had broken up with his partner of two years, Linda, about two months ago. Although it was difficult for him, he realized that this infection could cause infertility if not treated, and he called Linda to inform her. She was initially surprised but was very grateful to hear from him. She realized that although it must have been difficult for him to call, it meant he cared enough about her and her future to do so.
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