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Hi I'm Dee. I'm 23 and married. I've worked in health care as well as office settings but am now a home-maker. I'm knowledgeable in a variety of subjects but don't mind doing a little research if asked about something I don't know about. Most of my friends come to me for advice. I read several advice columns and would like to help you also. I'm not judgemental. Your life is yours to live it as you choose. I believe asking for advice is good, but ultimately the choice is yours. You WILL NOT find a hurtful or smartass answer here.
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I have an appointment to get an STD test done on Monday. Do you know how they give these tests? I am on my period. Does that affect the test at all? Just explain what the doctors will do from the minute I walk into the office, to the minute I leave. Please and thanks.
I always rate 5's.
A lot of STDs can be checked for with a simple blood test. There are a few that are diagnosed by doing a pelvic exam. If you're on your period, I don't think they'll be able to do the ones that require a pelvic exam. You may have to schedule a follow-up when you're not on your period for those tests.
Generally, when you go in, they'll ask you to fill out some paperwork. It usually asks the number of sexual partners you've had, if you've had unprotected sex, symptoms you might have, things like that. The doctor will speak to you about your answers and may ask more detailed questions. They'll probably check your weight and blood pressure, which is routine for about any doctor's visit.
The blood tests takes blood from your arm. If you have a habit of passing out, it's a good idea to tell whoever's drawing the blood so they're aware of it. The pelvic exam doesn't hurt, but might be a little uncomfortable.
I'm giving you a link to some information on STDs and how they're diagnosed.
http://www.plannedparenthood.org/pp2/portal/medicalinfo/sti/;jsessionid=F9C68718380A7E2D126711D18A64367B
(Rating: 5) thanks SO much!