Hi, Im a 23 yr old female, my bf and I have both had sexual relationships in the past and want to have unprotected sex. We're going to take an HIV test , I was wondering whether there are other recommended tests (for other STDs) that we could take....
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What to get tested for before having sex
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are you using the pill or the patch?
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What does that have to do with STD tests?
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well, unprotected sex can lead to babies can't it!
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Well yes, but she is 23 yrs old. I think she knows that, and that's not what she is asking.
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I was only bloody asking........
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Totally irrelevant to the question...
Anyways...I'm not sure what the standard tests are for STD's but some of the others that can be tested are things like Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Hepatitis (viral), Syphilis, Trichomoniasis. Your best bet is to consult with the doctor or person doing the screening and see what's recommended based on your history.
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Thanx... a lot for your advice!!! actually we've decide to stick with the HIV test and leave the other STD tests since none of our doctors recomended them... but we have to wait a while coz I have to start taking the pill first and I want to take it for at least a month before having sex without a condom-- just in case...(to be on the safe side)