Can a pelvic exam help screen for sexually transmitted diseases (STD)?

Univ. of Nev. School of Medicine, Family Medicine

Sometimes a sexually transmitted disease (STD) will cause abnormalities that can be seen on a pelvic exam. However, STDs often cause no symptoms at all for a long time. An accurate STD screening is done with lab evaluation of blood and sometimes urine.

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STDs

Sexually transmitted diseases may involve infections of the mouth, penis, vagina or anus. There are many different types of sexually transmitted diseases such as herpes, gonnorhea and syphillis. Not everyone who has an STD has symptoms, so if you think it's possible that you may have contracted one, you should see a doctor for testing. Most STDs can be treated with antibiotics.

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