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Hi Annie, for the past 2 years I haven't had any sexual contact, but in the area I live in checking for the most common STD's is the standard for an OB/GYN check up. I've been tested 4 times (once every six months) and I have always come back clean. But this time I went to a different doctor who uses another lab for their testing, and they said it's possible I might have an STD. How is it possible that they were able to catch it, and not my first doctor? (the doctor I used to go to moved out of town at the last minute, and I had to go to a new doctor because of that)
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I have to be honest, I'm not the most knowledgeable person about this. I do know that not all tests are 100% accurate and there is a chance for false positives. Also STDs take time to show up and most of the time you won't even have any symptoms. However, I did some research and it seems like its unlikely for something to show up two years later. ([Link](Mouse over link to see full location)). However, to be on the safe side, I would mention to the new ob/gyn this information and take any follow up tests simply because it's safer. I would talk to the new doctor about why the old doctor might not have caught anything. All doctors are different and perhaps the new one is more careful? All in all, i say it can't hurt to let the new doctor know and to take any follow up tests s/he recommends. I wish you the best of luck :)
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