g/f says she has dormant STD how often should i have her test to be safe?
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Depends on which STD she has. If it's chlamydia, gonnorhea, trichonomosis, or syphilis then she needs to get treated. These can be completely gotten rid of.\n\nHPV (genital warts) Depending on the strain, may go away on its own or may lurk inside her cells. The good news is that 75% of women have it but only 1% or so go on to develop cervical cancer and die. The bad news is that that's a lot of women... especially when you think that the number includes virgins and monogamous women of all ages. If this is what she has she can get vaccinated and you can use condoms... but that's no guarantee. You can still get the virus. It won't have much of an effect on you (besides an ugly wart that you'll get burned off) but then it will be lurking inside you, if it's the nasty strain your next girlfriend will be at risk for cervical cancer.\n\nHepatitis B: If she's chronically infected or a healthy carrier (tests positive for hepatitis B surface antigen) it will probably never be safe. On the other hand if she was infected, cleared the disease and only has antibodies against the virus, then you should be safe. I would recommend that you get vaccinated.\n\nHepatitis C: If she cleared the disease completely you're safe. If she's chronically ill, but doesn't have symptoms you're at a low risk from sex. (About a 1% chance each year you're with her) But don't share needles with her or I'll be seeing you in the liver transplant clinic in 20 years.\n\nHerpes: don't even waste your time testing. She can take acyclovir and hold down the outbreaks. But the virus is in there lurking and people periodically become infectious even without having a visible sore.\n\nHIV: Perhaps someone could be made non-infectious if you could get their virus count down to zero. But the virus is still in there lurking. (Notice the trend here?) condoms and tests every six months or year. but no guarantees.
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If it's ok with her, then fine. But if ever you two break up, and one day you find another girl willing to do it with you, don't second guess it--use a condom. Thousands of people catch STD's everyday without even knowing it. Like that one person said, "better safe than sorry."
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If there hasn't been intercourse, its highly unlikely your gf is pregnant. Sperm dies pretty quickly on contact with air and you'd have to have SERIOUSLY strong sperm to get through 2 sets of clothing!\n\nA missed period can be caused by lots of things other than pregnancy - has she been ill recently, or changed her diet? Is she stressed or worried about something? Has she been taking a new medication, or lost or gained a lot of weight?\n\nIf she is truly worried about pregnancy, she should buy a home test if only to put her mind at rest. Then, if her period hasn't arrived by next month and there still hasn't been any risk of pregnancy, I'd suggest she goes to the doctor to get this checked out.
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Well low chance... but there is no way to tell for sure that they are 100% negative... I mean they could have been with someone last week that was + went this week and took the test, however the HIV is not going to show up on that test for 3-6 months... Meaning that there is a possability that you could contrat the Viruse... Never be to safe... Oral sex is a low risk, but still use your head... Takes a couple min's to be safe, don't burdin your self with the matter of haveing to take medications the rest of your life or something to that nature... \n\nTrust me, when i say this... It's much easier just useing a condom, or not swallowing,...\n\nGood luck\n\nBelow are a couple good websites for information about this...\n\nHttp://www.cdc.gov/hiv\nhttp://www.thebody.com
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Women cant smell themselves, let her know your concerned.  It doesn't mean she is dirty, if the rest of her is clean.  It could be STD so be careful.  It could also be she is too clean.  Too clean kills off the normal bacteria women need down there to keep the bad bacteria away.  If this is someone special talk to her about it really nice.  Say I love it in that area but you are concerned,  If there is any green moisture its infection.  Use a condom and talk... Also dont do it in a car thats cheezy, may you can wait until the right place comes along
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Eleven days is a long time, tell her to take a test. Use the first urine of the day, it has the most beta-hcg which is the hormone that sustains pregnancy and makes the pregnancy test positive. \n\nIf she isn't pregnant. It could be worrying (stress), or change in diet/exercise. Best of luck to both of you.
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First of all, with this "ping pong volley" of chlamydia infection going on, you should know that there is strong probability of reinfection of this STD. For the infected person(s), there is a waiting time of at least a few weeks ,to a couple of months before they should engage in sex again, during treatment. A woman not treated could face possible infertility. STD's have no nationality or borders. Regardless of where she lives, one or both of you is not practicing safe sex! When sex is confined to marriage of two people faithful to each other, these type of problems can be avoided! For more personal info on this subject, check out the web site below.
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I would say yes.  You might not have to get tested for STD's because you're not sexually active.  But the PAP smear tests for cancerous cells in your cervix, and those can develop any time.  You don't want to risk your future fertility or health - Make, and keep those annual appointments!!
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Well, thats a problem sice the 80% of the STD have that same symptoum. Maybe if u extend your question it can be more chance to know what u have. But, like time is something you cant expend in this case, go to your doctor and check what u have, get your self tested. Thats the best thing u can do
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I would say you are safe this time - but this would be a good time for you to start using dependable birth control every single time you have sex. And - she should go visit Planned Parenthood and have an exam.
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You are smart. Make sure he is tested for Hepatitis, not just HIV. I would request HSV and VDRL serologies also. These would rule out syphillis and herpes. Repeat these in 3 and 6 months after as well and use condoms.\n\nConsider his willingness to do the testing and allay your fears as a sign that he is committed to the relationship and respects you.
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Sounds like a simple answer, right? Nope. \n1. No one that is sexually active can say that they are "clean." For several STD's there are no tests/ways to screen. \n   A. Genital Herpes--there is no way to screen/test for it unless someone has sores present and then those sores are cultured. 1 in 5 Americans have genital herpes and many of them do not know it because they have never had sores but they still have the virus, which they got from a sex partner, who may also have not know that he/she had it. Anyone sexually active has probably been exposed to it at some point because it is so common. So, if someone is sexually active there is no way to know for sure that someone does not have it.\n   B. HPV, the virus that causes genital warts and cellular changes on the cervix--similiar to genital herpes there is no way to screen/test for it unless someone has ever had warts/symptoms. Again, anyone sexually active has probably been exposed to it and may also have it and not know it--it is very common. \n  C. HIV--If someone contracts HIV it can take 3-6 months for the virus to be detected through testing, so a negative test today is not a definative test. A negative test today would be considered negative for 6 months ago and before.\n   D. Trichomoniasis--Only women can be screened for this STD, there is no way to screen/test men for it. Men only receive treatment for it when their partner comes back positive. \nThus, no one can say they are "clean" because they can not be tested for all STD's. \n2. The herpes virus can be transmitted from the mouth to the genitals and from the genitals to the mouth (though this pathway is much less common and not as easy to occur). Oral cold sores are caused by a herpes virus, if a partner with a cold sore performs oral sex on a partner they could very easily give their partner genital herpes. And, in this situation neither partner had genital herpes to start with beforehand. And, in many couples this type of herpes transmission occurs when both partner are virgins--never having intercourse, but having oral sex. Yet, on partner has a oral cold sore, performs oral sex on their partner and the other partner contracts genital herpes. Thus, here is a situation when virgins can contract an STD. When a partner has a cold sore they should not let their cold sore come into contact with their partner's mouth/lips etc or their partner's genitals to protect their partner.\n  Because there is no way to say that someone is clean and also because STD's can occur between two people w/o and STD and two virgins, regarding herpes, it would always be wise to pratice safer sex, get regular STD screenings for those infections that can be screened for and always talk openly with your partner about your health history and your comfort level.\nashastd.org\nplannedparenthood.org
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I think it is important for you to get checked for std's for yourself and your partners.  You should also start having safer sex by using condoms.  You may thank yourself later.
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Ask her to see a gynocologist to see if there is any infections and if not then talk to her about her possible fear of sex if there is any. But do not pressure her. She'll prolly come around eventually just give her time.
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She should probably see a doctor to check that nothing is wrong down there, that would seem sensible.\n\nS\nx
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well its already happened so there really is nothing to change the situation. i would say find out if protection was used if not take the next day pill. and in a few weeks go get tested for std's just to be safe. and next time u go drinking take a friend with u to help prevent it from happening again. its called the buddy system.
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No!!! Some people carry STDs for many years without knowing it. This is why it is important to get tested if you have reason to suspect you have contracted an STD.