Or do you have to ask for that specifically? Is it included in the PAP test?
2007-02-02 16:24:32 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
Usually a gynecologists does not routinly check for these conditions. If you have any suspiciouns that you know of or are worried about, dont hestitate to ask for the medical tests to be done? Don't be embarrased to ask your doc most likely has heard it all. Your health is more important.
2007-02-02 16:45:00 · answer #1 · answered by shelly92555 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've heard that you have to ask to get tested specifically for STDs. I asked a nurse whether I should get a pap or std test (cos I've had neither) and she said i should just get the pap since i've only been with one person and that during the pap they could see if i had any signs of stds
2007-02-02 16:29:27 · answer #2 · answered by Taylor 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no you have to ask for that. all a pap test does is detect hpv and ovarian cancer. now if you go in for a pap they might be able to squeeze that in because for some stds they have to get a culture sample as well, and of course a blood test for hiv and the other stds. The only way they are gonna test for all of that without asking is if you are pregnant. they do that during your first visit.
2007-02-02 16:30:21 · answer #3 · answered by Dr. PHILlis (in training) 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A gynecologist will screen yearly or bi-yearly if needed for cervical cancer by performing a pap smear. During the pap smear you will be screened for gonorrhea, chlamydia, gardnerella, candida, trichamonas, and lactobacillus to name a few. Your physician should inquire if you'd like further testing, which would include HIV/AIDS, Syphilis, Herpes simplex, and hepatitis. These would require being drawn from your blood.
You do have to ask for it. Usually, your physician will ask if you'd like further testing.
Good luck.
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2016-12-16 20:00:21 · answer #5 · answered by forgach 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yea they test for HPV, infections. But if want a specific test like for chlamydia, herpes, syphilis you have to ask--just tell your gyn to test for everything--except HIV you are still better doing an anonymous test for that for insurance purposes.
2007-02-02 16:31:36 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The first time I saw the ob/gyn she asked if I wanted the tests done. If your doctor doesn't ask, then you should request it.
2007-02-02 16:29:42 · answer #7 · answered by ~Christine~ 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You have to express that concern, or if the doc sees sores or you indicate multiple partners he may ask you to do it. But you pay for it. So he has to ask you first.
2007-02-02 16:30:52 · answer #8 · answered by justbeingher 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2007-02-02 16:40:13 · answer #9 · answered by ingwenya1 1 · 0⤊ 4⤋