Question 1

how long does it take for an std's to show up on a screening?|

Accepted Answer

Depends: Depends on the std.  Some, like gonorrhea or chlamydia may show up immediately after contracting the infection.  Others like syphillis and HIV may take months to show positive testing.

Question 2

ex cheated on me in june. got tested for stds in july. found out the girl has hepatitis and herpes. how long does it take to show up? i'm freaking out

Accepted Answer

No need to freak-out: STDs, including herpes and hepatitis B, are transmitted ineffiiciently; that is, most sex with infected people doesn't transmit. Your ex partner should be professionally examined and tested for these and other STDs. If he isn't infected, you couldn't have caught anything. New herpes or hep B often asymptomatic. If symptoms, usual onset 3-10 days for herpes, 4-12 wk for hep B. No risk for hep C.

Question 3

what std's can be detected by a pap smear? how long does it take for results ? does pap smear show yeast bacterial vaginosis as well ? hiv ? uti?

Accepted Answer

See below: PAP smear is not designed to test for STDs. However it may reveal, herpes, HPV, trichhomonas, yeast and bacterial vaginosis. PAP results may a take a couple of weeks. Not finding these in a PAP smear does not exclude these infections. PAP does not reveal HIV. If you have a concern, you should see a doctor and get specific tests for the particular infection in question.
For good health - Have a diet rich in fresh vegetables, fruits, whole grains, milk and milk products, nuts, beans, legumes, lentils and small amounts of lean meats. Avoid saturated fats. Drink enough water daily, so that your urine is mostly colorless. Exercise at least 150 minutes/week and increase the intensity of exercise gradually. Do not use tobacco, alcohol, weed or street drugs in any form. 
Practice safe sex. 
Get HPV vaccine.

Question 4

does it take longer for a std result to come back if its positive?

Accepted Answer

No: The time for a test result should be the same no matter the outcome....Ask you doctor for more specifics on the particular lab they use.

Question 5

is 2 weeks to soon to get tested for std after new partner? would it show up in a test? i got std tested & it was negative would that be accurate? or should i have waited longer to get tested?

Accepted Answer

: Different STDs have different window periods. Two weeks is too soon to rule out HIV or syphilis. Visit this site for information and talk to your doctor. : https://www.cdc.gov/std/healthcomm/fact_sheets.htm

Question 6

how long will it take for symptoms of stds to show up?

Accepted Answer

It varies: The most common symptom for stds is no symptoms at all. Some people may notice symptoms such as vaginal itching, odor, discharge or sores within 3 days of exposure. Others, will never have any of these symptoms. So, if you think you may have been exposed, its best to go ahead and get tested. You may even consider getting treated for common infections just to be on the safe side.

Question 7

for what length of time do stds take to show on results?

Accepted Answer

That is variable: Depending on which std it is.

Question 8

how long is it supposed to it take for symptoms of stds to show up?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes indefinite: It could be indefinite. If you have had contact with an infected partner or engaged in high-risk behaviors - get tested.

Question 9

negative hiv testing at 5 months after sex and also other std tests negative. can i believe the tests? or do i need more tests? ive read hiv can take years to show up on a test? is that true?

Accepted Answer

: The best tests are the ones that draw blood because they are the most reliable if done one month after possible exposure. Other tests are not as reliable and can give false positives or negatives.

Question 10

if i take an std test and i quit smoking about three days ago will the weed show up on the test. cause my moms taking me and i dont need her knowin all that. i am really stressed out about this?

Accepted Answer

: No worries. Marijuana cannot be detected (or even suspected) by STD testing.

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How long does it take for an std's to show up on a screening?|

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Ex cheated on me in june. got tested for stds in july. found out the girl has hepatitis and herpes. how long does it take to show up? i'm freaking out

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What std's can be detected by a pap smear? how long does it take for results ? does pap smear show yeast bacterial vaginosis as well ? hiv ? uti?

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Does it take longer for a std result to come back if its positive?

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Is 2 weeks to soon to get tested for std after new partner? would it show up in a test? i got std tested & it was negative would that be accurate? or should i have waited longer to get tested?

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How long will it take for symptoms of stds to show up?

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For what length of time do stds take to show on results?

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How long is it supposed to it take for symptoms of stds to show up?

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Negative hiv testing at 5 months after sex and also other std tests negative. can i believe the tests? or do i need more tests? ive read hiv can take years to show up on a test? is that true?

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If i take an std test and i quit smoking about three days ago will the weed show up on the test. cause my moms taking me and i dont need her knowin all that. i am really stressed out about this?

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