at times there is a discharge. i have had an aids test and it was negative. do i need to do a pap smear.
2006-09-21 04:31:19 · 13 answers · asked by sweet buns 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
Yes, you should go in for a pap smear and be sure to request the additional testing for STD's .
It doesn't necessarily mean you have an std ... could be a yeast infection, bacteria infection, or minor irritation causing this problem. But, these things too should be diagnosed by a doctor.
But it is better to be safe than sorry.
Good luck.
2006-09-21 04:35:46 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should have a pap smear. It sounds like you may have a yeast infection to me too, but it's better to be sure than to take an over the counter medicaiton for it. If it's not a yeast infection and you use something like Monistat, you can give yourself a yeast infection on top of whatever else could be making you itchy and cracking. It may be an STD though, so get to your gyno and find out!
2006-09-22 17:44:48 · answer #2 · answered by Lady G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a pap only tests for cance or abnormal cells. Therefore, you should get a culture. It is kind of like the pap they just take a swab for a sample of the discharge. And the cut you have may be from a razor if you shave down there.
2006-09-21 12:59:18 · answer #3 · answered by Mermaid 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It could be a yeast infection OR a bacterial infection (NEITHER are sexually transmitted) either way you'd need to see a doc to be sure. Yeah and while you're there get a pap smear, you should every yr once you've become sexually active. Hope that helps!
2006-09-21 04:37:45 · answer #4 · answered by shawns 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Getting a pap smear is a good idea.
2006-09-21 04:35:21 · answer #5 · answered by ironica7 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO, IT DOESNT MEAN YOU HAVE AN STD, BUT YOU CERTINALLY WANT TO HAVE THAT LOOKED AT BY YOUR DR. THE VAGINA NATURALLY CLEANS ITSELF, SO SOMETIMES WOMEN HAVE A NON ODOR DISCHARGE. A CUT COULD HAVE GOTTEN THERE A VARIETY OF DIFFERENT WAYS, BUT WITH AN OPEN SORE, IT WOULD BE WISE TO AVOID SEX, OR ANYONE ELSE'S FLUIDS FROM MAKING CONTACT WITH IT.
2006-09-21 12:48:25 · answer #6 · answered by TINA M 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not at all
It could also be a small fungus infection which can be cured in a week.
Have the other person use condoms.
See your Gynaec.
2006-09-21 04:34:22 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
sounds to me like a yeast infection
2006-09-21 04:33:29 · answer #8 · answered by bobsdidi 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
u might have a yeast infection, but go to ur gyn
2006-09-22 05:24:49 · answer #9 · answered by yma31 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
go see a doc and see whats going on
2006-09-21 04:34:54 · answer #10 · answered by C live 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋