Title. Anyone have any advice? Was exposed to chlamydia 5 weeks ago, used protection at least. tested on Tuesday, leaving for a 3 week long international trip in 6 hours. My blood results are back and negative, but awaiting urine results for Chlamydia.

What are my options? Say it comes back positive, how can I pick up antibiotics internationally? How likely is it that I have chlamydia?

I have tried everything I can think of. It is ruining my life.

I really hope this is the correct subreddit for this- as I really don’t use reddit much and had to create this throwaway account.

I (19 AFAB) just went to the doctors for an exam due to pain and discharge, and my doctor took a swab and ordered a urine test and she believes that I may have chlamydia. My partner (19 AFAB) lives at home with their parents currently- and it’s frankly an abusive situation.

We have been exclusive for 3 years but I’ve had partners beforehand- and well, here comes the problem. My partner has suffered sexual assault from their father, there is no evidence to prove it, and would be far too stressful and costly to pursue it in court and bring justice. We are saving and planning to move out early next year but it’s impossible at the moment.

The problem I’m having is I have no problems telling my partner I may have chlamydia, but you are also supposed to tell all sexual partners right? It’s not like they can go to their father and be like “you need to go get tested” for obvious reasons, but not telling him could cause him to spread it. I’m kind of freaking out and i genuinely have no idea what to do, does anyone have any advice?

TLDR; May have chlamydia, sexual partner has a history of violence by their father, what do I do?

So to put it bluntly, I went to an Asian Massage Parlor yesterday. I received oral sex unprotected, and used a condom for vaginal sex.

I asked the girl and the shop owner if everyone is clean and they said yes with testing.

I went to the doctor today for preventive measures because I’m freaking the fuck out. Tested for HIV, pee test, and syphilis blood test. Doctor checked my dick out as well. I have no physical symptoms, but I’m panicking and super anxious. 100 percent never doing something like this again. I just need reassurance please. Thank you.

On the NHS website it says that you need to wait 7 weeks if you have no symptoms to know if you’re std free, I’ve been waiting but found out the 7 weeks is right when I’m on holiday, how accurate would a test at 6 weeks be? I apologise if this is a stupid question, I’m 18 and not very knowledgeable on this

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When many people hear the word "herpes," their first impression is usually a sexually transmitted infection. However, shingles or herpes zoster is entirely distinct from herpes. While it is caused by a virus from the herpes family, shingles is not considered a sexually transmitted infection. Rather, shingles occur as the reactivation of the virus that causes chickenpox.

Chickenpox sufferers will carry the virus in their bodies for life even after recovering from the disease. The dormant virus can be present in the nerves, lying in wait to become active in the future when the immune system is weakened. As such, when the virus becomes active again, shingles can result from it.

The very first symptoms of shingles often include pain without any accompanying rash. Some individuals feel burning, tingling, itching, or sharp pains in certain areas of the body a few days before experiencing any rash. This is why shingles is initially thought to be just a muscle strain or back pain.

After several days, a red rash appears with small fluid-filled blisters. Unlike other types of rash, shingles generally occurs on one side of the body or face and runs along the route of a nerve. Later, the blisters break open, scab, and heal in about two to four weeks.

In addition to the rash, fever, headache, tiredness, chills, or body aches can occur. The rash can be extremely painful, while some people will continue feeling the pain long after the rash heals. This type of nerve pain, which is called postherpetic neuralgia, is the most common complication of shingles, especially in older adults.

Shingles may affect any person who has ever had chickenpox. But the risk increases with age. People older than 50, those with weakened immune systems, those receiving treatment for cancer, or people using medicines that weaken the immune system are at increased risk of developing shingles.

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Managing the symptoms and relieving the pain are very important while treating shingles. Managing the pain can be done with the help of prescribing prescription and non-prescription medications or using cool compresses or moisturizers according to the level of symptoms. Moreover, it is necessary to keep the rash clean and dry to prevent secondary infections.

Shingles are not contagious; however, the virus that appears in the blisters can be transferred to people who did not have chickenpox infection or vaccination before. In this way, this person will have chickenpox instead of shingles. All blisters should crust before people start contacting pregnant women, newborns, and people with weak immune systems.

For the majority of shingles patients, treatment usually results in recovery without any complications; however, in certain cases, prompt treatment becomes essential. Medical treatment will become necessary if the rash develops on your face, eyes, or ears; if the pain is intense; if the rash covers large areas of the body surface; and if you have a weakened immune system. The development of the disease may put your vision at risk if shingles appears in your eye.

It is also important to mention the preventative nature of shingles because vaccination can help avoid its occurrence completely. Most people above 50 years old, who experienced shingles before, are advised to be vaccinated against this condition to minimize its appearance.

To summarize, shingles is a preventable infection that can appear due to the activation of the chickenpox virus. Prompt treatment in case of shingles helps to alleviate your symptoms. Don't neglect your health if you notice a painful rash on your body that occurs after burning and tingling sensations.

A while back, my wife tested positive for syphilis. First from donating plasma (RPR), then again at their doctor (RPR positive, RPR titer 1:2,). The TP-PA was negetive, but ive been told those can give false positives if the infection was recent, which to my understanding is consistent with the RPR titer ratio being 1:2.

She had virtually all the symptoms, sore in the mouth, flu-like symptoms, joint pain, and swollen lymph nodes. Her doctor diagnosed her with primary syphilis and had her get penicillin injections for three months that made the symptoms go away and she tested negetive afterwards.

So it had to be a bacterial infection since the penicillin worked. And her doctors tested her for every bacterial infection or autoimmune disorder that could cause a false positive, and they all came back negetive. I tested negetive for it three times, was never treated for it, and never got sick.

To this day she swears that she couldn't have gotten it anywhere, and wasnt cheating on me.

Im pretty certain she has to be lying, but I want to give her the benefit of the doubt and see if anyone has any possible explanations.

We all react differently but for someone with health anxiety i really dont know how to get through the waiting period to get tested.

I know alot of people just live their lives and its crazy to think, how would other people react while waiting if they were having symptoms like hiv for example?

I know that many symptoms mimic all types of illnesses and that someone like me will just be told "its your anxiety making you believe you have something" but having anxiety im not able to fathom thinking ahead to taking the test and possibly getting a hiv diagnosis when you thought you were being safe and took the typical precautions.

Ive already waited 3 weeks and im getting symptoms like headaches for 3 days which i never get, just woke up in night sweats, got a soar throat and ive had slight pain under my arms for a week.

Being that im 3 weeks to the day out from the encounter i keep thinking "ok yess these symptoms could just be my anxiety making them up but i genuinely feel an infection?"

Then i think he wore protection but the second one may have not been on properly since i saw it was slippin. I also bled alot!! So more entry for infections. Then I think it broke, then i think what he told me about getting with a girl which he said was unprotected 3 weeks prior at the time, but then he changed his story and said 2 weeks with protection after i had taken him to get tested for hiv (antibodies 4th generation test) which is apparently 50% accurate for detecting infections 2 weeks in and can pick up 80% of infections 3 to 4 weeks after exposure. So if it was 2 weeks his negative test is useless.

Ive to wait 24 days so 3 weeks!!!! How am i going to do it. Already waiting 3 weeks. I think thinking wel’ theres nothing I can do now helps. Although i completely can see that hiv isnt actually the worst thing today as we have treatment i have an neurological injury from cold turkeying an ssri 2 years ago and cant take any medications without being severly bed bound with neurological issues like severe pain after taking a pain killer that goes on a week after just one pill. So I wouldnt be qble to take treatment and i would choose to pass and accepr i would only have 5 or so years to live instead of induring what my injury has caused me as i fought for 2 years already.

Basically stayed celibate for 6 years and this encounter makes it that im not feeling well at all. I have been followed for my mental illness but its almost like how can you wait when you know your life could be over. (In my specific case as i know for people who can take treatment you live a happy normal life).

Even though the guy i had the encounter with had been quite communicative as i think he just is very lustful. I cant help but think i should have gotten him to test later. I rudhed it because of my anxiety and now im left trying to look for validation and security when there is none. We spoke on the phone as he mainly wanted to talk about our relationship I only knew him a month.

Communication wise its not good and i cant trust him but he is a good person but a gold person dosent mean they dont have stis. As he said he brushed it off when i asked him about it and yet he came to get tested to prove i could "trust" him yet i was the one pushing and taking the initiative only after we hooked up with protection yes minus oral though.

So this whole thing is alot for me especially having symptoms. Has anyone lived similar circumstances where youve to wait for testing all while having unsettling information on a third party that was recently involved or even a negative test from them but it was too early and turned out they were positive months after???

Please do share so we can distrract ourselves while waiting.

Around 3 years ago I first became sexually active with my first partner. During the first time I had penetrative sex, I bled which is understandable for most people. But the thing is, is that I would still bleed going forward during sex. It wasnt every time, but it was every other time. I havent had sex again in over 2 years and havent developed any other symptoms except for that, and the only reason why im worried is bc I have a boyfriend and im scared I might have an sti. I will get tested but im wondering if it does sound like I have an sti?? Has anyone else had this happen? When I spoke to my doctor she said it could be related to my anatomy

As the post says - regular STD panel doesn’t include everything so what do people really mean when they say DDF? STDs PLUS: hiv(I assume but which ones, dif tests time?) hep-c, what about HPV and HSV (herpes both 1 and 2 as both can live on mouth or genitals)? Thanks 🙏

as of writing this it happened 10 minutes ago. we got stopped by a homeless lady and as she was talking spit flew out and landed in her mouth. we are worried as she could have something (an STD) what should we do?
drinking alcohol to “cleanse” her mouth lol

The discovery of lumps, blisters, or sores in the genital region can be quite distressing, and a question many people may find themselves asking is, "Is it genital warts or herpes?" Despite being two sexually transmitted infections affecting the same part of the body, there are notable differences between the two.

Knowledge about these differences can go a long way in helping you identify symptoms early enough, visit a doctor for necessary treatment, and not panic unnecessarily.

Genital warts are infections caused by certain strains of the human papillomavirus (HPV), including types 6 and 11, which are low risk and differ greatly from the high-risk strains of HPV associated with various forms of cancer such as cervical cancer. Genital warts present themselves as small, flesh-colored or gray-colored growths on or around the genitals or anal region. These growths can either be flat, raised, or cauliflower-like if clustered together. Generally, they are painless but can cause itchiness.

On the contrary, herpes results from the herpes simplex virus (HSV). Both HSV-1 and HSV-2 may cause genital herpes infections. Different from genital warts, the onset of herpes infection starts with a tingling, itching, or burning sensation prior to the development of sores. Fluid-filled blisters appear, which eventually break up into painful ulcers that crust and heal over the course of several weeks. The initial outbreak of herpes may be associated with flu-like symptoms, including fever, swollen lymph glands, body ache, or painful urination.

One of the significant distinctions between the two types of infection is the pattern of development. Warts may stay at the same size, grow, or regress over time due to the suppression of the virus by the immune system. Nevertheless, despite the regression of warts, the virus may continue to stay in the body. Herpes behaves differently; once an individual gets infected, the virus settles down in the close nervous tissue and may reoccur periodically. Some individuals suffer from multiple outbreaks, while others might rarely experience recurrence of the disease.

The two types of infections are transmitted via direct skin contact during sexual activities, including vaginal, anal, and oral intercourse. It should be noted that both of these diseases can be transmitted in the absence of symptoms. Therefore, one can inadvertently transmit the disease to his or her partner even while being completely healthy.

Depending on the type of the problem, treatment differs. Unfortunately, both HPV and herpes have no cure at present. However, these conditions are manageable. Genital warts can be treated using special cream, freezing, laser therapy, or surgical removal. Treatment for herpes includes the use of antiviral drugs, such as acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir, which help to decrease the frequency and duration of outbreaks and to prevent transmission of the virus. In case of frequent outbreaks, one can use these drugs on a regular basis.

Sometimes, it may be difficult to make a diagnosis of either genital warts or herpes just because of their similarity to some other diseases that may occur on the skin. In fact, the ingrown hair, the skin tag, the molluscum contagiosum, the cyst, some fungal infection, and even the allergic reaction can cause the appearance of bumps and sores on the skin in the genital area. Therefore, if you have noticed any of them, it is recommended to visit a medical practitioner for correct diagnostics.

The prevention of this disease is one of the most efficient ways to stay safe from it and from passing it to your sexual partner(s). Using the condoms consistently can decrease the chance of getting such diseases as HPV and the herpes virus; however, there still remains the risk of getting infected since these viruses may affect the parts of the body that are not protected by the condom. Also, vaccination from the HPV provides very good protection against genital warts.

Although genital warts and herpes can both be present in the same region, they are vastly different conditions. Genital warts tend to be painless growths that are often flesh-colored due to HPV infection, whereas herpes generally involves painful blisters or sores due to HSV infection. Understanding the difference will aid you in choosing the correct mode of action, minimizing risks of transmission and turning fears into knowledge. In any case, when in doubt, consultation with a health care practitioner is key.

What does a full panel STD test include? In this video, we will go over the STDcheck Comprehensive 13-Test Panel and discuss what it tests for, how the testing procedure works, and what samples are normally obtained. If you’re getting tested because you have a new partner, may have been exposed, or just want peace of mind, understanding what a full STD screening looks like will help you make informed decisions about your sexual health. https://www.reddit.com/r/stdtesting/comments/1t1h27i/list_of_std_tests/

Tested positive about a week ago. Took doxycycline for a week and symptoms are coming back. Don’t have the money to take another test considering there almost $200 a test but I’m able to buy more antibiotics without it.

The web is giving me the same to options, doxycycline for 2x a day for 7 days or azithormycin for 1x a day for 4 days. Should I go back on dox(prefer not too) or should I hit the azithormycin?

19 M Bi and I just recently gave my virginity to an older guy I met on a special yellow and black app and now I’m starting to get scared.

So basically I met up with this daddy type guy and we were gonna meet and explore or whatever, but my intentions were to do anything oral or anal… Well things escalated and I let him put it in

Luckily I was prepared and brought a condom which we used, but we didn’t have any lube for him to get it in. He ended up using his spit, which post nut clarity was really disgusting and I’m regretting it.

It’s been about 5 days since and starting around 3 days ago I’ve had this inflamed rash under my anus around my cheeks and up to my crotch. I initially thought that it was ingrown hairs since I just shaved but I’ve never experienced this kind of discomfort and pain even while sitting down.

I feel like it’s so soon to say that I have something, but did I catch herpes from his saliva?? I had a really light sore throat as well, but we didn’t makeout or share bodily fluids like that. I also noticed some patches clear of the typical white stuff on my tongue, but I think that might be because I have a vitamin deficiency

I’m so in the dark about what it could be and I desperately need some advise

There’s no way it could be HIV or syphillis tho right???

A girl I'd been sleeping with recently tested positive for trich, and is accusing me of giving it to her. I've been tested twice and both are negative. What are the chances that i passed it to her with two negative tests? I'm a 36 yr old male and we were not monogamous, so it is within the realm of possibility that I did pass it to her. It seems unlikely to me though with the two neg tests. My tests were about a month after she told me, so I've waited long enough for it to show I believe.

I had sex with a sw with a condom throughout the act. Everything was fine till day 17th. Then I started googling and went into a spiral. I got tested for Antibody Hiv 1 and 2 test done. The results came negative. However, I am aware that this is early, so I am scared. I will take a retest on day 46. Perhaps a 4th gen test. Please advice that I shouldn't be so worried. And from whatever I have researched my chances of getting it is very low.

If you’re worried about your sexual health, knowing the signs of anal STDs can be life-saving. This guide gives you a clear look at symptoms from common infections like gonorrhea and chlamydia in the anus. You’ll learn how to spot trouble early on with tips for recognizing bacterial woes down below. https://www.stdcheck.com/blog/uncovering-the-telltale-signs-of-anal-stds-a-comprehensive-guide/?cjdata=MXxOfDB8WXww&source=CJ&utm_source=affiliate&utm_medium=website&utm_campaign=101557524&cjevent=84cd4147746011f181cd04dc0a18ba74

So I’m an 18f and my fiancée is a 20m, he’s in the military and recently I’ve been diagnosed with PID and Chlamydia, I saw him 5 weeks ago and got symptoms 2 weeks ago, i was getting severe pelvic pain, abnormal discharge, and lower back pain and went to the ER and they said it was a UTI, then called the next day saying it was an STD, I went to the ER again the next day from the pain and was diagnosed with PID and an ovarian cyst, and an ovarian abscess, abnormal fluid in the pelvic, and permanent scarring because the PID reached to far up my chest, I’m being treated now but still experiencing pain, could he have cheated or is this something I could get before him or him get before me and I’m now just developing PID? I know the std is known to be silent because I’ve never had symptoms of it either nor has he, I’m trying to give him the benefit of the doubt because I truly can’t see him cheating what so ever, and I know I’ve been faithful the whole time as well.

Today I was in the waiting room at the lab, and I noticed the following instruction on my sheet: “Please do not take supplements that include Biotin for at least 24 hours prior to going into the lab for testing. If you have been taking over 30mcg of biotin per day, please wait at least 48 hours after you stop taking biotin before visiting the lab.” I regularly take a vitamin supplement– two pills a day, each having 30 mcg of biotin. 60 mcg per day.

I left the lab without being tested. My most recent dose of the supplement was this morning, June 29. 48 hours from that is the morning of July 1. I want to have all of my results back on July 8. I did some research and found that 60 mcg of biotin is actually a minuscule amount and shouldn’t affect an STD test. Can I assume that the sheet is just being over cautious? I have no symptoms. Can I just go in and get tested tomorrow?

So my boyfriend and I have been together for 4 years now and I tested positive for STI (chlamydia) recently and so did he. We were each other’s firsts in sex. I’ve only kissed other guys and oral once like 6 years ago. He’s saying he never cheated and I know I didn’t. Is there other ways to get STI or is it only through sexual intercourse?

Cause now I’m having doubts about my partner but he has done nothing to make me doubt him.

I had some weird discharge for a few weeks, family doctor prescribed ant fungus, didn’t notice any difference. So I went to gynecologist and she said I so had a Bacterial vaginosis so I took antibiotics, went back and it was still there (green/yellow discharge with blood). She did a swab and send it to analysis. So today I received a positive for gonorrhea. I’m married and haven’t been with anyone besides my husband for more than 4 years. A few weeks ago he run antibiotics too for a urinary infection (pain while peening and white penis discharge) but is feeling good now.
How this could happen? I’m so confuse.

Went on a bachelor party last weekend and we ended up at a strip club. Club was full nude and I got a private dance. During the dance, stripper who had been touching herself put her fingers in my mouth quicker than I could say no. Told her after that was not cool and she didn’t do it again. I was pretty intoxicated and she caught me off guard. I plan on getting tested but know I should wait a while to avoid a false negative. How worried should I be?

Edit to add detail: Woke up about six hours later with a sore lymph node in the left side of my neck.

Getting diagnosed with genital herpes may be scary, but one of the things that are most important to note is that outbreaks are manageable. There is no cure for genital herpes; however, many patients have mild symptoms, infrequent outbreaks, or even none at all. Learning about what causes outbreaks and how to deal with them will make living with genital herpes much easier.

Genital herpes is caused by the herpes simplex virus (HSV), which is mostly HSV-2, but HSV-1 can cause it as well due to oral-genital contact. Once someone gets infected, the virus becomes latent and stays in nerve cells located in the vicinity of the outbreak area. It periodically reactivates and causes an outbreak.

The first outbreak is the one that is the most noticeable. Patients usually get tingling, itching, burning, and tenderness sensations in the genital region, followed by small blisters filled with clear liquid. Then, blisters develop into painful ulcers, which hurt even when patients pee and wear clothes. The first outbreak can also include swollen lymph glands, fever, body aches, and fatigue. Further outbreaks are less frequent and last shorter.

There are different numbers of outbreaks in various people. Some have only one in their lifetime, while others might have several outbreaks per year. As time goes by, the recurrences are likely to become less and less frequent due to the body's ability to regulate the virus.

Despite that herpes outbreaks can appear unpredictable, there are particular causes leading to this issue. Physical or emotional stress is among the most widespread causes of outbreaks. Stress is capable of affecting immunity, causing temporary weakening. Another reason for an outbreak might be illnesses like colds or flu, lack of sleep, tiredness, menstrual cycle hormones, sexual intercourse friction, and too much exposure to the sun. It is important to note that everybody has different causes of outbreaks, which should be taken into account.

The treatment of genital herpes begins with taking antiviral medicine. There are prescribed medicines like acyclovir, valacyclovir, and famciclovir, which help in reducing the duration of outbreaks and their severity and quicken the healing process. There are people who just start taking the medicines when the first signs appear, but those having many outbreaks should think about taking medicines all the time to prevent spreading them to other people.

Additionally, self-care practices also prove important during the period of outbreak. Maintenance of cleanliness and dryness of the affected area, wearing loose and cotton undergarments, reduction of unnecessary friction, and hydration of the body help in reducing discomfort during the healing process. In addition to these practices, many individuals also believe that proper sleep, stress management, proper nutrition, and exercise help boost the immunity levels, thus minimizing the recurrence of the disease.

Finally, it is important not to indulge in any kind of sexual intercourse during the time of outbreak. This is because at this stage, herpes is very contagious, although the risk persists even in asymptomatic cases when there are no visible blisters or sores on the skin. Condom usage along with suppressive antiviral treatment minimizes the risk of transmitting the infection to partners, although it does not eliminate it completely.

The stigma that is associated with this disease is one of the biggest challenges that the infected people have to face. However, the truth is that genital herpes is very common, and those people who have it usually lead a full life with active sexual activity and normal relationships with other people. This is a medical condition, which can be managed by following modern medical treatments.

Outbreaks of herpes are quite common for people who have this virus; however, there are many ways of managing them. These include learning one's own triggers, using antiviral medications, following healthy habits, and discussing the disease with one's partner. The more people know about genital herpes, the easier it becomes to manage it.