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What Services Does Clearway Clinic Offer?

April 19, 2022

At Clearway Clinic, we have many services we offer to support our patients’ health, safety, and medical care in the Worcester and Springfield, Massachusetts area. We provide medical consultations, Pregnancy testing in MA, STD testing, ultrasounds, abortion recovery services, and local resources. Medical Consulting We provide in-person medical consultations and diagnoses from our trained medical staff. If you are pregnant, we can …

What Is The Difference Between STIs and STDs?

April 12, 2022

Signs & Symptoms, STDs

Posted by Kelly Wilcox

STDs and STIs are common abbreviations you have most likely heard, but what exactly are they, and what is the difference between them? To start, let’s go over what their abbreviations stand for. An STD is a sexually transmitted disease, and an STI is a sexually transmitted infection. As you can see by the names, the most significant difference is one is an infection, …

Signs You Have An STD

March 31, 2022

STDs

Posted by Kelly Wilcox

When an infection is passed from one person to another during sexual contact, it is considered a sexually transmitted disease or STD. However, some STDs can be transferred through other forms of contact like skin-to-skin (herpes, HPV). If you think you have been exposed to an STD, it is important to get tested as soon as possible or contact a medical professional to get …

HIV and other STDs

October 20, 2021

Quick Facts, Signs & Symptoms, STDs

Posted by Kelly Wilcox

Despite the increase in information about sexually transmitted infections – otherwise known as STIs – there is still some confusion and misunderstanding about them. An STI is an infection that is passed through contact with semen or vaginal fluid. You may not be aware you carry an active infection. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are some of the most frequently diagnosed types of STIs among young …

Gonorrhea Vs. Chlamydia

August 12, 2021

Chlamydia, Ghonorrhea, Healthcare, STDs

Posted by Kelly Wilcox

When it comes to STDS, gonorrhea and chlamydia are by far the most common. Both gonorrhea and chlamydia are transmitted through sexual activity. The large majority of these kinds of STD infections occur in people ages 15-24, so it’s important to understand the signs and symptoms and how they differ from each other. In both cases, early detection is key, so make sure to …

Do STDs Affect Fertility?

July 2, 2021

STDs

Posted by Kelly Wilcox

When it comes to sexual activity, unplanned pregnancies are usually the topic discussed the most. But sexually transmitted infections – otherwise known as STDS or STIs – are common among sexually active people, particularly for those 25 and under. Sexually transmitted infections pose a risk for developing several conditions that can result in other medical concerns, including infertility. WHAT ARE STDs? Sexually transmitted infections …

The Perfect Option for Students: Four Reason Why

May 14, 2021

Choice, Healthcare, Pregnancy Test, STDs, Unplanned Pregnancy

Posted by Kelly Wilcox

Are you a student facing an unplanned pregnancy, or think you might be pregnant? Maybe you have a friend that needs your support? When you’re a student, making decisions about pregnancy can seem overwhelming. The good news is that there is help! Clearway Clinic is a non-judgmental clinic here to answer your questions and provide information about pregnancy, abortion alternatives, adoption, and more. If …

What is Gonorrhea?

May 18, 2020

Ghonorrhea, Signs & Symptoms, STDs

Posted by Kelly Wilcox

WHAT IS GONORRHEA? What do you know about gonorrhea? Although it is a common sexually transmitted disease, you might still have questions. How can how you can get infected? How do you spread it? What are the common symptoms? Gonorrhea is a bacterial infection that you can get infected with through vaginal, oral, or anal sex if your sexual partner carries it. This is …

Do I Have Chlamydia

May 7, 2020

Chlamydia, STDs

Posted by Kelly Wilcox

DO I HAVE CHLAMYDIA? Think you may have contracted chlamydia or just want peace of mind? At Clearway Clinic, we can test for STD’s in our office at no cost to you with just a urine test – no needles or blood draw required. Although we are not scheduling STD testing during this time due to the COVID-19 crisis, give us a call and …

Quick Facts: Gonorrhea

April 10, 2019

Quick Facts, STDs

Posted by admin-clinic

QUICK FACTS: Gonorrhea Gonorrhea is a bacterial sexually transmitted infection and is curable with treatment but can have long term effects on your health including sterility and death. It affects over 700,000 people per year. If you are sexually active in any way, you are at risk. Transmission: or how it is spread.Through bodily fluid secretions, unprotected vaginal sex, anal sex or oral sex. An …

Quick Facts: Chlamydia

April 3, 2019

Quick Facts, STDs

Posted by admin-clinic

QUICK FACTS: CHLAMYDIA Chlamydia is a sexually transmitted infection (sometimes called disease) that is bacterial and is curable with treatment but can have long term effects on your health. It affects over 2.8 million people per year. If you are sexually active in any way you are at risk. Transmission: or how it is spread. Through bodily fluid secretions, unprotected sex and can be spread …

Can An STI/STD Affect My Pregnancy?

November 18, 2018

Pregnancy, STDs

Posted by admin-clinic

QUICK FACTS: How Could An STI/STD Affect My Pregnancy? Pregnancy can be affected by a sexually transmitted infection and, if left untreated, can create serious health risks for you and your child. Most OB/GYN offices will routinely screen for STIs at your first pregnancy (obstetrics) visit. It is possible to have an STI while pregnant and not have any symptoms. STIs can be …

STI’s: Quick Facts – What You Need To Know!

November 13, 2018

Quick Facts, STDs

Posted by admin-clinic

QUICK FACTS: Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) or Sexually Transmitted Disease (STDs) Anyone who is sexually active can contract an STI/STD. Birth control pills do not protect against STIs. Two most common kinds of STI/STD: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea Others include: Syphilis, HIV, Hepatitis A, B and C STIs are transmitted by person to person contact through blood, semen, or vaginal fluids. Symptoms can vary and …

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