Question 1

please tell me what std causes sores on the face?

Accepted Answer

Well: a herpes simplex infection could cause lesions on  the face.

Question 2

help docs! how to tell if my boyfriend has a std?

Accepted Answer

Get him tested: There is no way to "look at" a person and know they carry a STD. Many can produce no symptoms in a male and be passed years after they picked it up. If you have concerns, the best way to know is have a thorough set of tests done.

Question 3

can you tell me how is an std test performed for a guy?

Accepted Answer

Here are some ...: To decide what and how the STD-related tests be done largely relies on the result from a detailed personal and sex history and physical exam. For gono/chlamydia, taking fresh urine after no voiding for 3-4 hrs if possible and urethral swab are things to do; for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis, etc., taking blood for testing serum antibody concentration timely; for herpes, taking the fluid from lesions or

Question 4

please tell me what stds can you contract with a condom?

Accepted Answer

Some tissue: may contact other party's skin where the condom doesn't cover. Brushing up against venereal warts or herpes simplex might lead to transmission.

Question 5

please tell me if you can get tested for all std's through urine?

Accepted Answer

No: There are more than a dozen diseases that can be passed through sexual contact. Only a fraction will shed any material into the urine that could be used for diagnosis and treatment.

Question 6

doctors can you tell me how often should you get screened for stds?

Accepted Answer

As often as the risk: Stds come about from unprotected sex with partners whose history is unknown.  If this is your history then you should be screened soon after.  If your sexual activity is safe, then screening is unnecessary.

Question 7

please tell me how long it takes for to get results of an std test?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Gonnorhea or chlamydia can be urine tested after 2-3 days, syphilis or hpv when sore or lesion develops, can be weeks, blood tests take time because there have to be organism or antibodies develop, i.E hiv/aids or syphilis. Early tests can give both false positive & false negative results. Later testing much more reliable.

Question 8

can i tell me how i can get over my crush being diagnosed with std?

Accepted Answer

Disease has no favor: Despite the fact that   you maybe careful in your practice ;to contract an infection involves 2 people. If you are careful and the other is less then this could be a problem..Sometimes  infections such as Chlamydia could be untreated or Undiagnosed ;such as Herpes and the other party unknowingly transmits this infection.

Question 9

please tell me, could a woman get a std after having a hysterectomy?

Accepted Answer

Yes she can: Of course it would not affect her uterus as it has been removed. However the vagina ; introitus are not immune to catching an std from an infected partner.

Question 10

can you tell me about the likelihood of std transmission through a handjob?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Transmission of an std via masturbation (self or with partner) with hands is highly unlikely.  However, one could potentially transmit infections if there were any kind of rash or open sores on the hands.  A herpetic lesion on the hand would be an example.

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