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Are all genital discharges a sign of an std?

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Dr. Marcus Degraw answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

No: No, there are many reasons people can have a genital discharge, especially for women. Not all of those reasons are stds, but it is worrisome for an std and should be checked out...

Answered 10/12/2011

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No: Men with prostatitis may have a discharge that is not related to a std and in some females can have a "normal" vaginal discharge, but these should always be checked out.

Answered 9/2/2013

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