Girls who do not have symptoms and are just getting screened for STDs as part of a routine checkup probably won't need a pelvic exam. Based on what's learned from the interview and exam, the doctor or NP may take one or more of these samples:.
Sometimes, the sample can be tested right there in the health provider's office. Other times, the sample is sent to a lab and the results come later. Lots of people don't even know they have an STD until their doctor discovers it.
Even a bump that looks like an ingrown hair could be something more. When you go for your exam, tell the doctor or nurse practitioner that you had unprotected sex in the past.
Don't worry about how he or she will react — medical professionals are trained to help people, not judge them. Genital herpes is a common STD, and most people with genital herpes infection do not know they have it. Some health effects caused by HPV can be prevented with vaccines. Chlamydia and gonorrhea are preventable causes of pelvic inflammatory disease PID and infertility.
Syphilis is a sexually transmitted disease STD that can have very serious complications when left untreated, but it is simple to cure with the right treatment. Skip directly to site content Skip directly to page options Skip directly to A-Z link. Section Navigation. Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Syndicate.
All sexually active gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men should be: Tested at least once a year for syphilis, chlamydia, and gonorrhea. Those who have multiple or anonymous partners should be tested more frequently e. Tested at least once a year for hepatitis C, if living with HIV.
Anyone who has unsafe sex or shares injection drug equipment should get tested for HIV at least once a year. People who have had oral or anal sex should talk with their healthcare provider about throat and rectal testing options. You can quickly find a place to be tested for STDs by entering your zip code in the form below.
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