A 42-year-old member asked:
How long will it take for symptoms of stds to show up?
3 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ealena Callenderanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
It varies: The most common symptom for stds is no symptoms at all. Some people may notice symptoms such as vaginal itching, odor, discharge or sores within 3 days of exposure. Others, will never have any of these symptoms. So, if you think you may have been exposed, its best to go ahead and get tested. You may even consider getting treated for common infections just to be on the safe side.
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Dr. Ealena Callenderanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Depends on the STD: Depending on the infection, the symptoms may occur from 1 day to 3 weeks after exposure. If you do have symptoms such as unusual or foul-smelling vaginal discharge, vaginal itching or ulcers or bumps - you should see your doctor to be tested. You may also consider getting treatment for the most common stds right away just to be on the safe side.
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Dr. Larry Lutwickanswered
Infectious Disease 51 years experience
It depends: On the std. The infection may even be without symptoms and HIV may not show up clinically for 10 years. Get checked.
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A 35-year-old member asked:
How long is it supposed to it take for symptoms of STDs to show up?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
Sometimes indefinite: It could be indefinite. If you have had contact with an infected partner or engaged in high-risk behaviors - get tested.
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A 40-year-old member asked:
How long does it take for symptoms of a contracted STI to show up?
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Dr. Kelly Elmoreanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 21 years experience
Depends: It can take a couple of days, weeks, months or never have symptoms but the consequences can last a lifetime. Limit your partners and wear condoms.
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A 24-year-old male asked:
If a person diagnosed with STD then how long will it take to cure completely?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ron Eakeranswered
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
Varies : It totally depends on the type of std. For example herpes is with you forever whereas chlamydia can be treated with an antibiotic for a few days.
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A 43-year-old member asked:
For what length of time do STDs take to show on results?
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
That is variable: Depending on which std it is.
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Are there STDs that would be late-onset and not show symptoms for 4 or more years?
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Yes: HPV is one of the more common STD's and the non-wart producing strains can arrive and stay in the recipient for years with no noticeable symptoms. In ... Read More
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A 18-year-old female asked:
Do std symptoms show a day or two after you had sex?
Dr. Ali Khazaeianswered
Gynecology 26 years experience
It's possible: We have a long list of sexually transmitted diseases with different lengths of prodromal periods. Most of them will show the symptoms in about 7 days ... Read More
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A 46-year-old member asked:
What does it mean if you have a STD but show no symptoms?
Dr. Heidi Fowleranswered
Psychiatry 27 years experience
It can happen: That can happen. An example is chlamydia which is sometimes called a "silent std".
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A 20-year-old male asked:
Can how many years an STD develop.when it shows no symptoms.?
Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Which one ? I know of at least a dozen diseases that can be transmitted through sex. Some may never trigger symptoms in a male during the period when ... Read More
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