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Can i go to my family doctor and get checked for stds there or do i have to go to the gyno?
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Either: It depends on what tests you want and if he performs them. Some require just blood work; others require a pelvic exam.
Answered 2/5/2013
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Family doc can: There shouldn't be a reason unless he/she is not equipped to do such studies that essentially involve bood draws and a urine sample
Answered 2/25/2013
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