how do doctors do std exams?
2007-08-05 19:52:35 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ STDs
There are several different ways to test for STDs including a blood sample, urine sample, swab sample, and a physical examination.
STDs that can be tested by a blood sample:
syphilis
HIV/AIDS
herpes
hepatitis
Urine sample:
gonorrhea
chlamydia
Swab sample:
gonorrhea
chlamydia
herpes
syphilis
Physical exam:
trichomoniasis
scabies
pubic lice (crabs)
herpes
syphilis
HPV (genital warts)
Pap smear:
HPV (a pap smear can detect abnormal changes on the cervix which can be caused by HPV)
http://www.cdc.gov/std/default.htm
2007-08-05 20:17:53 · answer #1 · answered by Alli 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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they can also test for other things, when you go to the gum clinic you can choose which once you want, they are friendly and not harsh! it does not hurt just feels a little uncomfy, but it take less than 5min and is better to be checked out than pass it on, also dont be embarrast imagine how many peoples down belows they see each day!, also its always a nurse who is female for females and male for males.
dont panic and relax it will be over with a blink of an eye, i was glad i went i dont have an STD but it picked up thrush, which is a common bactira overgrowth
2007-08-05 20:18:35 · answer #4 · answered by susan s 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There are vast amounts of STDs in the world.
To check for HPV (humanpappoloma virus), they will do a "pap" smear, which is where they brush a bit of cells off of your cervix and check for abnormalities.
If you have herpes, or genital warts, they may diagnose it on sight, or take a tissue sample.
To test for syphilis or HIV, they'll take a blood sample.
2007-08-05 19:56:50 · answer #5 · answered by Sean C 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋