There are a growing number of at-home STD tests available that allow you to gather a sample from yourself and send it to the lab. At-home STD tests are available for many common STDs such as gonorrhea, chlamydia, and HIV. You can order a test for a specific STD or order a test that checks for multiple STDs at one time.  If you live in California, Idaho, Minnesota, or Washington state, you can get a confidential online STI test kit that allows you to test yourself and send your results to one of the Planned Parenthood labs. The kit comes with good instructions and a pre-paid envelope.  Purchase the myLAB Box for HIV, gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, and other genital issues. You can order a specific test for 1 STD or a combo pack, which tests for multiple types of STDs. For users that test positive, myLAB Box will set up a complimentary telemedicine appointment with a local doctor for a prescription. If your lab kit requires urine, it will have a small plastic cup with a lid on it. Open up the plastic cup and fill it up to the fill line with urine, being careful not to spill any. Seal up the container right away to avoid any leaks. If your lab kit has any instructions on waiting until a certain time of day to take your sample, make sure you follow that timeline. Package up the urine sample in the box that is provided and send it back to the lab that you got the kit from. Depending on the company, you will either get your results in an email or by mail. The sooner you send out your sample, the more accurate your results will be. If you get your results in the mail or by email, they will most likely tell you if you are positive or negative for each STD that you tested for. Be sure to contact your doctor if you have any questions.
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One-sentence summary -- Buy an at-home, FDA-approved STD test kit. Fill the container with urine and seal it up. Mail your urine sample to a lab for analysis. Interpret your results based on the instructions in your test kit.


It requires medication. You aren't defective. Your brain chemicals are at an unhealthy level, just like in diabetes when your blood sugar is at an unhealthy level. Like diabetes, there are effective treatments to help you manage this illness. Many people believe St. John's wort to be an effective natural remedy for depression. Unfortunately, this supplement interacts with antidepressants and can lead to an increase in side effects and a potentially life-threatening condition known as serotonin syndrome. Refrain from taking any supplements until you have discussed their possible side effects with your doctor. If you find that the antidepressant you are currently taking doesn't work, another one will. You may have to go through several different options before you see a drastic improvement in your symptoms. If you've gone through several meds that have not worked after a good trial, get a second opinion or perhaps more lab work. A fresh set of eyes may find another cause for your depression (e.g., your thyroid quit or you have an auto-immune disease) and put you back to feeling like yourself again.
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One-sentence summary -- Remember this is an illness like any other one. Don't use supplements without telling your doctor. Don't give up hope.


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One-sentence summary -- Garnish with sliced green onions.


Applying pressure to your gums with sterile gauze after pulling out a tooth can reduce pain and stop any bleeding that occurs. If your gums hurt or bleed a little after you pull out a tooth, then roll up a new piece of gauze and apply it to the tooth socket (gum area where the tooth was rooted). Apply pressure to the gums until the bleeding stops. The bleeding should stop within a few minutes. You can also use a wet teabag to soothe your gums after pulling out a tooth. Steep a teabag in hot water for a few minutes and then take it out and squeeze out some of the excess water. Then, let the teabag cool for a few minutes and apply it to your tooth socket to combat any pain that you feel. You can use green, black, peppermint, or chamomile tea to soothe your tooth. If the pain is still bothering you, then you can take a pain reliever such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen. Make sure that you read and follow the manufacturer’s instructions for use. If the loose tooth is causing you pain or if you just can’t seem to get it out, then call your dentist for an appointment. Your dentist can pull the tooth with the help of an anesthetic so that you will not feel any pain. In some cases, teeth may have a cyst or granuloma, which basically an infection, at the end of the root. Your dentist is the only person that can clean the socket and remove the infection, so you should consult them if you think this might be the case.
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Apply pressure to your gums until the bleeding stops. Place a wet teabag over your tooth socket. Take an over-the counter pain reliever. See a dentist if the tooth won’t come out.