At-Home STI Testing: What You Need to Know – With Rural Doc Alan Lindemann

In this episode of Rural Doc Alan, host Neil Haley welcomes back Dr. Alan Lindemann to dive into a crucial topic: at-home STI testing. With the FDA-approved VISIBI (also spelled VIS B) test now available, people have a new option to discreetly check for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) from the comfort of their own home. But how accurate is it? What STIs does it cover? And what happens if the result is positive? Dr. Lindemann, a longtime advocate for maternal health and informed care, walks us through the benefits and limitations of the test, the STI landscape in the U.S., and the potential risks of false results. He also highlights often-overlooked infections like mycoplasma and ureaplasma that could pose serious risks to fertility and pregnancy. 👨‍⚕️ Featured Guest: Dr. Alan Lindemann (Rural Doc Alan) Obstetrician with 40+ years of experience Committed to reducing maternal mortality Author of Pregnancy Your Way Website: www.ruraldocalan.com 🩺 What You’ll Learn: ✅ About the VISIBI Test FDA-approved and available without a prescription Tests for chlamydia, gonorrhea, and trichomonas Available online (GoodRx, VISIBI website) and in some pharmacies 🧪 How It Works Collect urine, transfer to the device, and get results via the app 🤔 Should You Get Tested Without Symptoms?