Your doctor may be able to tell right away if you have an STD. But some tests take a few days or weeks to come back from a lab. Many clinics can do rapid testing for HIV — you'll get your result in about 20 minutes. If you don't hear back from your doctor after your STD test, don't assume everything's okay.
Do doctors tell your parents if you have an STD?
In most states, once you are 13, you can get checked and tested for STDs without a parent's involvement. Many family doctors or pediatricians will agree to treat their teen patients confidentially. That means they won't tell parents or anyone else unless you say it's OK.
Can a doctor tell right away if you have an STD?
The only way to be sure about whether or not you have an STD is to get tested and examined at a doctor's office or health clinic. Many STDs don't have obvious symptoms. Lots of people don't even know they have an STD until their doctor discovers it. Even a bump that looks like an ingrown hair could be something more.
How do I know if I have contacted an STD?
- Clear, white, greenish or yellowish vaginal discharge.
- Discharge from the penis.
- Strong vaginal odor.
- Vaginal itching or irritation.
- Itching or irritation inside the penis.
- Pain during sexual intercourse.
- Painful urination.
Do doctors tell you you have an STD over the phone?
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Will doctors call if your results are negative?
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How do doctors check if you have STDs?
STD testing may include: A urine test — you just pee into a cup. A cheek swab — you rub the inside of your cheek with a soft swab to test for HIV. A blood test — your nurse or doctor takes blood from your arm or a quick finger prick.