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Saw gyn bc worried abt pid, stds or bv, she did a manual exam, said there's no cause for alarm/do tests. just yeast inf. can she tell by just that?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Yes and no : Yeast can be diagnosed by exam. Pid can easily be excluded by exam. Gonorrhea and chlamydia cannot be excluded by exam and testing should still be done.

Dr Kobasa agreed

Answered 9/29/2016

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A member asked:

Saw gyn bc worried abt pid, stds or bv, she did a manual exam, said there's no cause for alarm/do tests. just yeast inf. can she tell by just that?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Dr Kobasa agreed

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