Expert Q & A Answers About syphilis testing

How do I get tested for STDs?

What tests detect STDs? Is there one test or are there a series of tests?

How do I know if I have syphilis? Are there different stages?

I had unprotected sex a while ago and now I’m worried about syphilis. What are the symptoms of syphilis? How would I know if I have it? Are there different stages?

Do women have different signs and symptoms of syphilis than men?

I know that men usually have a sore on their penis if they have syphilis. What about women? When it comes to syphilis, do women have different signs and symptoms than men?