HealthTap Online Primary Care Doctors Accepting New Patients
Book a video visit
HealthTap
Telehealth
A member asked:

Does stds stop your period from coming if you have an std but don't know you have it?

A doctor has provided 1 answer
Dr. John Fung answered

Specializes in General Surgery

No: Sexually transmitted diseases (gonorrhea, syphilis, herpes, chlamydia) do not affect your menstrual cycles (periods). If you miss your period, make sure that you are not pregnant.

Answered 4/7/2017

3.5k views

Thank

Related Questions

A member asked:

Can a missed period for two months mean you have a std or is that even possible. Can a std make you stop your period?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Itchy and sore 1-2 weeks before period? No STD tests negative. Husband works away so no frequent sex. Ongoing for months stops when period starts?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

22f.On 2 bc pills to stop period due to endo. Nothing for 2 years, suddenly Im bleeding. No intercourse for 3 months, no std, no missed doses. Normal?

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

A member asked:

Why would I bleed during sex, I don't have any pain, have been tested and i'm clean of any stds. I finished my period a week ago... ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

A member asked:

I have a fishy yellowish discharge from my vagina especially after my period i don't think I have an STD what can it be?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Sponsored Content
HealthTap Medical Group does not endorse products or services. Sponsored content revenues support our mission to make health information free and accessible to all.Learn more

People also searched for:

If you have a yeast infection or any STD , would that stop your period ?
When having an STD for a long period of time can it stop you from getting pregnant?
I was treated for std but been bleeding for 3 weeks non stop real heavy and lots of clots nothing like my normal period what could this be? What shoul
Can an std, UTI, or bladder infection stop your period?
No period for 8 months not pregnant im not sure what's going on? Can a STD or disease stop you from having one?

Telemedicine

Primary Care
Manage Your Conditions
Women's Health
Children's Health
Men's Health
Senior Health
Wellness, Prevention & Lifestyle
Sexual Health
Mental & Behavioral Health
Travel Medicine
Urgent Care
Ask your question
Didn't find what you're looking for?

90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.

Ask your question

More of what we treat

Allergies
Antibiotics
Asthma
High Blood Pressure
Prescriptions
Type 2 Diabetes
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HealthTap
HIPAA logo
HIPAASecure
Soc 2 Type 2 logo
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHO Accredited
JCAHOAccredited
Member App

Download HealthTap

Video visit and message your doctor

Member App QR Code
Play Store Member LinkApp Store Member Link

Questions?

+1 (888) 828-0841support@healthtap.com
LinkedInTwitter
HomeTermsPrivacyCookiesDMCAHealth TopicsDoctors DirectoryDoctor Q&A by Specialty
Copyright 2026 HealthTap, Inc.