Sumter, SC Sexually Transmitted Infections Information

The Truth About Sexually Transmitted Infections and Diseases

You thought your biggest worry this year would be getting a good grade in biology. Now you’re concerned you might have a sexually transmitted disease (STD).

At Light of Hope Pregnancy Center, we know you’re not alone. It’s estimated that 50% of sexually active women will contract an STD or STI before reaching 30 years of age. And the most common STD – chlamydia – is known as the silent disease, because the majority of men and women infected have no physical symptoms.

Unfortunately, all too often men and women with STI’s remain undiagnosed until complications develop. For women, this can mean developing pelvic inflammatory disease (PID) which may lead to permanent damage to the fallopian tubes, uterus and tissues surrounding the ovaries.

Don’t wait. Get tested – get treated. At Light of Hope Pregnancy Center, we can help answer your questions about sexually transmitted diseases and refer you to medical resources in the community for testing.

If you think you might be pregnant, we can also provide you with a free pregnancy test. You’ll learn the results of your test on-site before you leave our center.

We’ve been serving the Sumter area for over 15 years, helping more than 6,000 women with unplanned pregnancy and questions about abortion, abortion alternatives, and sexually transmitted disease. We can help you too.

You can reach us at 803-773-8858, or toll-free at 800-671-0681. Our services are free and confidential. You can find us at 207 N. Main Street in downtown Sumter, right across the street from Tuomey Hospital. Call us today to set up an appointment, or walk-in on Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10:00am and 2:00pm.