• Monday - Friday - 8:00am - 5:00pm
  • 6051 GARTH RD, STE 1100, BAYTOWN, TX, 77573

Faiza Tahir, MD

Infectious Disease Physician located in Baytown, TX

When it comes to sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), many people primarily worry about HPV and HIV/AIDS. Yet cases of chlamydia are up 19%, gonorrhea rose by 56%, and syphilis has spiked 74% higher. With this trend, it’s essential to protect your health with STD testing and treatment from Faiza Tahir, MD PA, in Baytown, Texas. Dr. Tahir offers comprehensive care that cures STDs and keeps HIV/AIDS well controlled. If you have questions about STDs or need to schedule an appointment, call or book an appointment online today.

(832) 400-9249

STD Q&A

STD Q&A

What Are STDs?

Sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are infections that spread through oral, vaginal, and anal sex. Common STDs include:

  • Human papillomavirus (HPV)
  • Chlamydia
  • Gonorrhea
  • Syphilis
  • Genital herpes
  • Trichomoniasis
  • Hepatitis B
  • HIV/AIDS

While your body often clears HPV naturally, persistent infections can cause genital warts and increase the risk of cervical, vaginal, vulvar, penile, and throat cancers.

Who Needs STD Testing?

If you’re sexually active, consider regular STD testing, especially if you:

✔ Have multiple partners
✔ Have unprotected sex
✔ Learn that a partner has an STD

Since STDs don’t always cause symptoms, testing is the only way to detect an infection early. Without treatment, STDs can lead to serious complications, such as infertility, birth defects, arthritis, blindness, and paralysis.

What Symptoms Indicate I Need STD Testing?

STD symptoms may not appear immediately, and when they do, they can be mild and short-lived. However, even if symptoms disappear, the infection remains. Watch for:

  • Sores or bumps on the genitals
  • Unusual discharge from the vagina or penis
  • Burning sensation during urination
  • Pain during ejaculation
  • Itching, pain, or swelling of the vagina
  • Flu-like symptoms (headache, fatigue, fever, nausea)

What Type of STD Test Will I Need?

Testing depends on the infection. Options include:

✔ Urine tests
✔ Blood tests
✔ Swabs from the infection site

Dr. Tahir selects the most effective test based on your symptoms, risk factors, and potential exposure.

How Are STDs Treated?

  • Bacterial STDs (Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Syphilis) – Cured with antibiotics
  • Viral hepatitis – Treated with antiviral medications
  • HPV – Preventable with a vaccine (recommended before age 26). If warts or abnormal cells develop, Dr. Tahir can remove them.
  • HIV/AIDS – Not curable, but antiretroviral therapy (ART) helps manage the virus and lower transmission risks. Preventive medications are also available.

Schedule Your STD Test Today

Early detection is key to preventing complications. To book an STD test or treatment, call Faiza Tahir, MD PA, or schedule an appointment online today.