STD Testing, Treatment and Prevention of STI for Women in NYC

by Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger


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Sexually Transmitted Diseases in Women: What You Need to Know

Sexually transmitted diseases are a common concern for women of all ages. Whether you are in an exclusive relationship or have multiple sexual partners, it is advisable to have routine STD testing.  Routine HPV-vaccination is recommended to all women under age 45.

Some sexually transmitted diseases may not show symptoms. In fact, most women with STDs don’t know they have it. Such common STDs such as chlamydia, gonorrhea, HPV infection, HIV, ureaplasma, mycoplasma often cause no symptoms.  You may get infected with an STI even if you always have sex with condoms.

Herpes virus and HPV virus that causes genital warts and cervical cancer can infect through the skin to skin contact outside the reach of a condom.

Sexually transmitted diseases can be transmitted through vaginal, oral sex, and anal sex.

In women, many STIs even if not symptomatic may predispose to unpleasant problems such as infertility

At New York Urology Specialists we offer comprehensive testing for STDs in NYC for women. We also treat all common STDs, including molluscum contagiosum and genital warts.

Prevention is an important component of sexual health.  We advise all women to get HPV vaccination with Gardasil-9.  Even if you had HPV vaccination with older Cervarix vaccine (if you got vaccinated prior to 2016 in the US), it might make good sense to get the new vaccine that covers 9 different viruses compared to only 2 viral strains for Cervarix vaccine.

HPV Vaccination in Women Protects Against Cervical Cancer and Genital Warts

HPV is a sexually transmitted disease that can cause unsightly and embarrassing genital warts. The HPV virus can also predispose to cervical cancer.  The HPV vaccine is now recommended to all girls and women from ages 12-45Women older than 45 may also benefit from Gardasil-9 vaccination. 

At New York Urology Specialists, we offer Gardasil-9 vaccination to all women as well as their sexual partners. Gardasil-9 HPV vaccine may be effective even for women with a history of HPV infection, including women who had a positive PAP smear, genital warts or a positive DNA test for HPV.

The HPV vaccine is recommended even if a woman has a history of genital warts or an abnormal Pap test.

Pregnant women should wait until the completion of pregnancy before getting the HPV vaccine as its effects on the fetus are not known.

Scheduling Appointments for STI Treatment and STD Testing at New York Urology Specialists


If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation, please contact us or call/text: 1-646-663-4125.

We have excellent reviews from patients and their partners. 

We offer affordable, highest-quality urology care with or without insurance.   Find out our office hours or directions to our office. We offer weekday, weekend, and evening office hours.


STDs are Treatable in Nearly Every Man and Woman

Excellence-Urology_Care-banner2At New York Urology Specialists, our urologists are specially trained in the evaluation and treatment of sexually transmitted infections (STI).  We understand the challenges that STDs such as chlamydia, herpes, gonorrhea, and ureaplasma create for our patients, their relationships, and their self-esteem.  We help you find an effective treatment for your symptoms that may be caused by STD, UTI or another cause. 

Urologists are doctors specializing in the treatment of infections in men and women caused by sexually transmitted diseases as well as bladder infections (UTI). By the virtue of our experience and skill, we are able to offer an effective treatment option for nearly every man and women with urinary problems and bladder control problems.   

We treat some of the most complex STD problems including:

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Dr. Alex Shteynshlyuger is a fellowship-trained board-certified urologist with expertise in evaluation and treatment of urological problems in men and women using modern effective and proven treatment methods.  He is highly recommended by top primary care physicians in the New York area. If you or someone you know has been experiencing urological symptoms, make an appointment to take advantage of Dr. Shteynshlyuger’s expert advice. Please feel free to contact us with any questions.

If you have any questions, to schedule a consultation, please contact us or call/text: 1-646-663-4125.

We offer affordable, highest-quality urology care with or without insurance.   Find out our office hours or directions to our office. We offer weekday, weekend, and evening office hours.

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