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Are hemrrhoids considered to be an std?
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No: Hemorrhoids are dilated, swollen and painful veins in the anus or lower rectum. These do not occur as a consequence of sex.
Answered 1/21/2014
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Hemorrhoids are not : Std's. Examples of std's include: chancroid, lymphogranuloma venereum, mycoplasma genitalium, trichomoniasis, crabs/pubic lice, scabies, herpes, human papilloma virus (hpv), hepatis b, hepatitis c, hiv/aids, chlamydia, gonorrhea ; syphilis.
Answered 9/28/2016
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