Question 1

how long after being exposed to herpes can i get an accurate std test?

Accepted Answer

Herpes simplex: You cannot obtain viral cultures until lesions are present, although vaginal shedding of this virus can occur in asymptomatic persons.  Antibodies take about 14 days or more to develop, but this testing is often positive in the overwhelming majority of persons from prior exposure to this virus (cold sores, etc.)  Would suggest that if you have had unprotected sex you see a doctor in this area.

Question 2

so im trying to figure out if i have a std because its really difficult for me to get a std test. i dont think i have any of the symptoms but i havent had sex since january so would i have symptoms now?

Accepted Answer

Maybe not: There are several std's including gonorrhea and chlamydia that may not cause symptoms in some people.For that reason screening occasionally if you are sexually active is part of the realistic approach to sex. Both gonorrhea &amp; chlamydia can result in female sterility if not adequately treated.

Question 3

where can a person get a free std test?

Accepted Answer

Health dept: Most states have free std screening programs provided at the county health department. Tests can also be anonymous and may include testing for hiv, gonorrhea, chlamydia, herpes, syphilis, trichimonas, hpv, and hepatitis.

Question 4

how long until i get my std test results?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on what tests were done and where they were sent to be interpreted.  Most tests, however, will be back for sure within a couple of days.  Some may be sent out to an outside lab and take longer.

Question 5

quickest/ cheapest way to get panel std test?

Accepted Answer

Health department: The local health department or Planned Parenthood clinic should do STD testing with charges on a sliding scale based on your ability to pay and both will be able to treat anything that comes back positive. Good luck.

Question 6

i know i'm clean, do i need to get a std test?

Accepted Answer

No testing: If you consider yourself a practitioner of truly safe sax, if you have no symptoms and if you have no physical findings....Then no, there is no need to test.

Question 7

can i legally force my wife to get an std test?

Accepted Answer

See an attorney. : Pending circumstances, you may be able to get a court order to mandate the testing.

Question 8

can i legally force my husband to get an std test?

Accepted Answer

No: No, not unless a crime has been committed and one is ordered by authorities.

Question 9

can i legally force my boyfriend to get an std test?

Accepted Answer

No: No, not unless a crime has been comitted and then its the legal syatem, not you, that does the ordering.  But you can avoid ever having sex with him again, if he wont get tested.  Usually, thats an effective route to getting partners tested or at least not infecting you...

Question 10

can i legally force my girlfriend to get an std test?

Accepted Answer

NO: No, no one has the authority to force someone into testing unless a crime has possibly been committed and even then only legal authorities can take control of that.  You have no authority over her body.

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Can i legally force my wife to get an std test?

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