Sometimes it can be hard to figure out if you have an sexually transmitted disease (STD) or just a symptom of another problem. Your family doctor or health department can test you for a wide array of diseases. Many STDs can cause permanent damage, whereas for others there is no cure. It is always a good idea to be tested if you change sexual partners, or suspect you may be infected. Here is talk to a health professional about getting tested.
Instructions
1. Call your family doctor if you have one, or your local health department if you do not. Ask for an appointment for a reproductive health issue. They will understand what you are asking for; you should not have to elaborate.
2. Before your appointment, if you have any symptoms, write them down to keep track so that your physician can check on this for you.
3. When at the appointment, tell your doctor what it is that you have a complaint with. They encounter these things every day, and you should not be afraid to tell them any concerns you have.
4. If you have no complaints, but have changed sexual partners, let your physician know this. They suggest that you be tested any time you have a different partner, and will understand your concern.
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