A 27-year-old member asked:
I have recently started seeing a new partner and we are both sexually active with each other. i have recently noticed an irregular rash on my penis and want to know - how do i know if i have an std? also, what is the best course of action from here?
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Dr. James Fergusonanswered
Pediatrics 48 years experience
Get screened: The way to sort this out is to have a screening done for STD's. There are several that can be carried & passed with no obvious symptoms in some. The assessment is commonly done by exam along with blood & urine tests.
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