Understanding STD Testing: What You Need to Know After Risky Encounters
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing A few days ago, I impulsively went out with a girl and had unprotected oral sex, while I used a condom for vaginal intercourse. The next day, I felt feverish, fatigued, had a loss of appetite, and experienced diarrhea. I measured my ea...
Dr. Chen Jiansheng Reply:
Please visit the urology department for consultation.[Read More] Understanding STD Testing: What You Need to Know After Risky Encounters
Do I Need STD Testing After a Massage Parlor Visit?
Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) Hello doctor, if I went to a massage parlor and the attendant helped me with manual stimulation and kissed my nipples while she was fully clothed, do I need to get tested for any sexually transmitted infections afterward? Thank you, concerne...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: It is recommended to first observe if there are any issues with urination, and to check for rashes, lesions, or breaks in the skin around the urethral opening and genital area. It is advisable to get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) three months after sexu...[Read More] Do I Need STD Testing After a Massage Parlor Visit?
Can Minors Visit Hospitals for STD Testing Without Guardian Consent?
Can a minor go to the hospital on their own to get tested for sexually transmitted infections (STIs)? Is it still necessary for a guardian to accompany or consent?
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
Your question pertains to legal matters and is not within the medical profession. In practice, hospitals do not require a consent form for blood tests and other examinations, except for HIV testing, which does require consent.[Read More] Can Minors Visit Hospitals for STD Testing Without Guardian Consent?
Understanding STD Testing One Month After Potential Exposure
Sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing after one month? Hello, doctor. I have a few questions regarding my sexual health. Last month, I had unprotected oral sex and protected vaginal intercourse, and I currently have no symptoms. 1. Can I get tested for syphilis and HIV n...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. HIV testing generally requires 90 days, although some facilities may provide results earlier, so it depends on what each facility states. 2. Herpes can have a longer incubation period in some cases. 3. It is important to get tested for HIV. 4. If enough time has passed,...[Read More] Understanding STD Testing One Month After Potential Exposure
Can Asymptomatic Gonorrhea Be Detected in STD Testing?
Is it possible to test positive for gonorrhea even if there are no symptoms? Hello, Dr. Du. I had a history of gonorrhea six months ago. Over the past six months, I have been anonymously screening for HIV and STDs (syphilis serology, HIV testing, gonorrhea testing, herpes simplex...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Generally, institutions require a medical certificate from a hospital. You may inquire with your institution. The tests for sexually transmitted infections do not specifically target gonorrhea. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Can Asymptomatic Gonorrhea Be Detected in STD Testing?
Understanding STD Testing and Treatment: Your Questions Answered
Sexually Transmitted Infection Inquiry 2 Hello Doctor, I am Xiao Ming from #166701. Last January, I visited the urology department after experiencing painful urination and frequency due to unprotected sexual intercourse. The doctor initially prescribed antibiotics to treat Chlamy...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1) If the test results from a major hospital are normal, they should be reliable. 2) The diagnosis of gonorrhea is mostly based on unsafe sexual behavior and symptoms, supplemented by culture (pus/urine) or staining. Hospitals generally follow this approach; there is nothi...[Read More] Understanding STD Testing and Treatment: Your Questions Answered
Understanding STD Testing: Timing and Accuracy After Unsafe Sex
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing Questions Is it accurate to test for HIV after three months of potential exposure, or do I need to wait until the full three-month window period has passed before testing?
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
If there are concerns, you can undergo testing in advance.[Read More] Understanding STD Testing: Timing and Accuracy After Unsafe Sex
Understanding STD Testing Window Periods and Condom Effectiveness
The window period for sexually transmitted infection (STI) testing? I would like to ask if there is a difference between getting tested for STDs after a three-month window period and just after reaching three months? Additionally, if condoms are used consistently, is there still ...
Dr. Xu Wencang Reply:
It is still possible. If you are concerned, you can get checked multiple times.[Read More] Understanding STD Testing Window Periods and Condom Effectiveness
Understanding STD Testing: Timing and Risks of Transmission
STD Testing 2 Thank you, doctor, for your answer regarding #162637. I would like to ask you a few more questions, and I hope you can help me. 1. How long do you recommend waiting after sexual intercourse before getting tested for STDs to effectively avoid the incubation period?...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. How long after sexual intercourse is it recommended to wait before getting tested for STDs to better avoid the incubation period? → If asymptomatic, wait 3 months. 2. If unfortunately infected with HPV, syphilis, HIV, chlamydia, etc., can the virus be transmitted during...[Read More] Understanding STD Testing: Timing and Risks of Transmission
Understanding STD Testing: What You Need to Know After Exposure
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing Hello, doctor. After engaging in unprotected oral sex with an online acquaintance on August 21, I experienced symptoms of gonorrhea about a week later. I visited a clinic on August 31 and was diagnosed, subsequently undergoing a week o...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1) Cultures can be analyzed, but there will always be some degree of error, and sometimes there may be discrepancies in patients after treatment. 2) Please take your medication on schedule and return for follow-up visits; if the treatment period has ended, regular monitori...[Read More] Understanding STD Testing: What You Need to Know After Exposure
Understanding Syphilis Testing: Can You Still Transmit It Even If You're Negative?
I went for a sexually transmitted infection screening and tested positive for a slight case of syphilis? Hello doctor, I have been intimate with my boyfriend a few times using condoms, but we also engaged in unprotected oral sex. Two weeks later, we went for STD testing. I tested...
Dr. Cai Zhuorong Reply:
I'm not quite sure what this means. If someone has a mild case of syphilis, is there still a risk of transmission? Could I potentially be infected? A: First, it is essential to distinguish whether the test result is a false positive or if it is indeed syphilis. If there is u...[Read More] Understanding Syphilis Testing: Can You Still Transmit It Even If You're Negative?
Understanding STD Testing Windows: HIV and HPV Concerns Explained
Hello, doctor? Hello, Doctor. Q1: I had an STI screening in early March of this year, and my HIV test result was negative. However, my doctor advised me to get tested again in July, stating that the window period is six months. I found online that it is usually three months. Si...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: For males, if there are no lesions, it is difficult to obtain accurate results. Since you have warts, it is important to use condoms during sexual intercourse. Wishing you good health. As for HIV testing, there is a window period of three months. Some also say it is one hu...[Read More] Understanding STD Testing Windows: HIV and HPV Concerns Explained
Can I Stop STD Testing After Two Years of No Sexual Activity?
Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) Testing Questions I would like to ask the doctor, two and a half years ago I had sexual intercourse with a colleague of the opposite sex, and I found out afterward that the condom broke. Since then, I have undergone many tests, and my biggest ...
Dr. Li Xinyi Reply:
In principle, there is certainly no problem, but I cannot guarantee anything. Even if you see a urologist, no doctor will be able to provide you with a guarantee, as we still do not fully understand your actual condition.[Read More] Can I Stop STD Testing After Two Years of No Sexual Activity?
Understanding the Window Period for STD Testing: Key Insights
Issues Regarding the Window Period for STD Testing Hello Doctor: May I ask if the window period for sexually transmitted disease testing is 12 weeks? If I get tested on the last day, which is the 84th day, will the results be accurate? Or do I need to wait until after 84 days, sp...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: If there is a sexually transmitted infection, it should be detectable after about 80 days, give or take a few days. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Understanding the Window Period for STD Testing: Key Insights
Understanding False Positives in STD Testing: What You Need to Know
Infectious disease issues? Hello Doctor, on July 6th, I had an encounter with a girl with a complicated relationship (we used a condom throughout). Three weeks later, at the end of July, I underwent STI screening, which came back negative. On October 9th, I went to a hospital in ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: I would like to provide some suggestions for your reference. Anonymous screening for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) should include HIV testing. Since screening is a preliminary examination, a definitive diagnosis requires a second test using the Western blot method...[Read More] Understanding False Positives in STD Testing: What You Need to Know
Is Anonymous STD Testing Safe? Addressing Your Concerns About HIV and Syphilis
I'm sorry, but I need more context or content to provide Hello, Doctor. 1. Is it completely impossible to contract HIV or sexually transmitted infections like syphilis during the anonymous screening process at the hospital? 2. I am concerned because those who go for anony...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Hospitals absolutely cannot reuse needles, nor can infections occur during the examination process.[Read More] Is Anonymous STD Testing Safe? Addressing Your Concerns About HIV and Syphilis
Understanding Urological Concerns: Infection Risks and STD Testing
Please, doctor? 1. If there are no symptoms, does the doctor believe that it is necessary to get a blood test specifically due to the aforementioned situation? 2. I read online that the HIV virus and syphilis bacteria die immediately after leaving the human body, so it is unlikel...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1. If there are no symptoms, does the doctor think it is necessary to have a blood test due to the above situation? If there are no symptoms and you are not worried, then it is not necessary. 2. I read online that the HIV virus and syphilis bacteria die immediately aft...[Read More] Understanding Urological Concerns: Infection Risks and STD Testing
Do I Need STD Testing After Touching a Wound on My Penis?
Sexually transmitted disease inquiries? Hello doctor, I would like to ask if, one month ago, I had a skin injury on my penis due to masturbation, and sometimes my hand touches the injury after coming into contact with a doorknob or other external surfaces. Is there a possibility ...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: Besides sexual intercourse, sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) are not easily transmitted. If there are symptoms of STDs in the genital area such as rashes, blisters, bumps, broken skin, or urethral discharge, along with painful urination, it is advisable to get tested f...[Read More] Do I Need STD Testing After Touching a Wound on My Penis?
Do You Need STD Testing After Lip Contact? Urology Insights
Infection issues? Hello, doctor: Should I get tested for sexually transmitted infections if my lips have made contact?
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: In theory, it is not necessary, but if there is prolonged contact with bodily fluids, there is a slight risk. Wishing you good health.[Read More] Do You Need STD Testing After Lip Contact? Urology Insights
Understanding STD Testing Windows and Symptoms: What You Need to Know
Follow-up on the chances of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and testing? Hello doctor, I would like to follow up on <a href="https://adoctor.tw/article/145448">#145448</a>. Since the window periods for many sexually transmitted infections (STIs) vary,...
Dr. Du Shixi Reply:
Hello: 1) The examination schedule depends on the individual’s appointment time, and the examination items should be determined by the outpatient physician after an evaluation. We cannot provide specific recommendations; we can only emphasize that examinations should be conducted...[Read More] Understanding STD Testing Windows and Symptoms: What You Need to Know